Initially released only in Canada by Virgin Records, the Strawbs last full scale studio album features a number of new songs as well as a few reworkings of classic Strawbs tracks: "Tell Me What You See In Me" is given a new rock identity, whilst the live version of "Grace Darling" incorporating Willoughby's scorching lead guitar solos, which had become a popular part of the Strawbs' live performance, was captured for posterity. The rare single The King was re-recorded, this time with Cathy Lesurf rather than Maddy Prior) and the new writing team of Demick/Hudson/Willoughby had two offerings on the album. Unusually (dictated by the requirements for indigenous Canadian content), the single and opening track was a non-Strawbs track - Might As Well Be On Mars, which nevertheless fits well into the Strawbs mould.
Dave Cousins (vcls, ac gtrs)
Tony Hooper (vcls, ac gtrs)
Richard Hudson (drms, ac gtr, vcls)
Brian Willoughby (ld gtrs)
Chris Parren (kybds)
Rod Demick (bs, vcls)
Not released on vinyl.
CD: CDV 3031 (Virgin Canada, 1991). Released in Canada only. Double gatefold booklet includes lyrics.
CD: RGF/WC DCD039 (ROAD GOES ON FOREVER, 1998, 2 CD set with Don't Say Goodbye).Newly designed cover; booklet includes lyrics to both albums, but no photos.
Produced by Stuart Kerrison and Strawbs
Recorded at Parkwood Studios, Chalfont St. Giles, Spring 1990
Engineer Stuart Kerrison
Thanks to Henry Thomas for the Demos
Sleeve design
Sleeve design Rob Castle
Typesetting and assembly Riff Raff
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