TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
Features “Valley Gardens” and “Wally”.
Wally was a band led by songwriter Roy Webber in the early seventies. They formed in Harrogate and were successful on the local scene. In 1973 the band entered a competitions sponsored by the weekly music paper Melody Makerto find a new recording act. The final took place at the Roundhouse in London and while the band were the runners-up they actually did very well. They caught the eye of radio DJ and presenter of The Old Grey Whistle Test, Bob Harris. The runners-up prize was to record a session for Bob’s radio show. Bob was so impressed with the band that he helped secure them a contract with Atlantic Records. Wally recorded their debut album with Bob Harris producing and Rick Wakeman acting as executive producer. Once the record was released the band embarked on a series of live dates including a high profile appearance at the Crystal Palace Garden Party supporting Rick Wakeman who had recently left Yes and was presenting his Journey To The Centre of The earth Show. Valley Gardens was the bands second album, released in 1975. By this time Nick Glennie-Smith had replaced Peter Gerret on keyboards. Again Bob Harris produced the album, which was notable for the inclusion of the side-long track The Reason Why. This song became a live favourite and is still highly regarded by the group's loyal fan base.
Valley Gardens 1. Valley Gardens 2. Nez Perce 3. The Mood I'm In 4. The Reason Why:I. Nolan II. The Charge III. Disillusion 5. Green Room Smiles 6. Nez Perce (live)
Wally 1. The Martyr 2. I Just Wanna Be A Cowboy 3. What To Do 4. Sunday Walking Lady 5. To The Urban Man 6. Your Own Way 7. Right By Me 8. Yes I Would 9. Your Own Way (live)
