An underrated ’80s Heep track that would’ve fit nicely on Raging Silence in place of one of the covers. This pop-rocker, written and sang by Phil. The band recorded a number of things, including a Live album before a new studio album. When Phil Lanzon joined Heep in ’86 he brought with him his songwriting, something needed with the departure of Goalby and John Sinclair, who contributed largely to the 80s Heep original output. I very much prefer this song from Peter over the 80s pop mess on the A-side. The B-side to the MTV aimed single “Rockarama”, from the last album to feature Peter Goalby. A solid, heavy, and tough rocker that even got in to the band’s live set during that tour. Such a good song simply astounding that this one were omitted from that album in ’78, because IMO – there’s a few that it could easily replace.Ī B-side from the Abominog recordings. This track, written by Lawton – was issued on a promo single, as a B-side. This is a track, older Heep fans would’ve welcomed on the album, at the time.įallen Angel produced a number of B-sides and leftovers. Aussum performances from Lawton, Lee Kerslake and Trevor Bolder. It’s classic Heep – mystical, plenty of organ, guitar, harmonies, and heavier than many on the Innocent Victim album. though I really like the Firefly album as it is, so not sure where it would fit. One of the best things he performed with Heep, and it didn’t make it to album…. This ballad that builds up til Lawton goes all out. The John Lawton era of Heep produced a number of great B-sides and outtakes. The other outtake wasn’t bad either! Ken Hensley did a solo version of this that wound up on his “From Time To Time” collection. Though this track wasn’t totally finished, it definitely would’ve beefed up the album on Side 2! Heavy guitar intro, great vocal from David Byron. High & Mighty, though one of my favorite Heep albums, is criticized by many as being a bit too ‘lightweight’. The other B-side was a decent heavier cut as well. Too bad it didn’t make the RTF album, which could’ve used another heavy song on Side 2. A very classic-Heep rock track, mixed full of heavy guitar & Hammond organ, harmonies … Love David Byron’s vocal on this. I really like this song, though I’m not sure how it would’ve fit on the Wonderworld album!?Ī B-side from Return To Fantasy. Would’ve made a nice tune for an acoustic showcase. An acoustic track, with a unique mix of guitars and vocals. This is a very different and outstanding Heep track. Gary contributed writing to some classic Heep cuts, but this is the one gem that he was credited as sole writer of.Ī demo from the Wonderworld period, which was eventually included on the “Time Of Revelation” box set. Not sure where this would’ve fit on the album, tho’ such a driving rock tune would’ve been nice on the first side. My 2 favorite 70s Heep albums, and this song was so different.Ī straight up rocker, written by Gary Thain, and leftover from The Magician’s Birthday recordings. Prior to Demons & Wizards, it would have been a great track on either album, but I really can’t imagine where it would fit or what I’d substitute. Having been recorded during the Look At Yourself sessions, and then later The song has a history to it,a few different releases, most notably the 14 minute version – hence the title. This song is probably the best known Heep B-side amongst fans. This is one epic piece of everything that made that classic Heep sound and feel, it’s got some soft moments and then crushingly heavy with the Hammond & guitar and harmonies all coming in.
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