Out now, is a new remastered and expanded edition of Yes drummer Alan White’s solo debut album available via Cherry Red Records.
Originally released in March 1976 when members of Yes were each exploring solo projects, drummer Alan White’s Ramshackled album showcased some of the finest session musicians in Britain, including keyboard player Kenny Craddock, guitarist Pete Kirtley and bassist Colin Gibson (both of whom had played with Alan in the short-lived bands Happy Magazine and Griffin in the late 1960s). The album also featured guest appearances from Jon Andersonand Steve Howe on the track ‘Spring-Song Of Innocence’.
This new edition of Ramshackled has been remastered from the original master tapes and adds the single versions of ‘Ooh Baby (Goin’ to Pieces)’and ‘One Way Rag’ as bonus tracks (making their first appearance on CD). Presented with an illustrated booklet and new essay, it stands as the definitive edition of this unique album.
It is most unique to have both Jon Anderson and Steve Howe endorse such a release – underlining its special place within the extended Yes legacy.
Commenting on ‘Spring-Song Of Innocence’, Steve Howe reflected: “The track is beautiful, Jon sounds great. It’s a most noteworthy idea to re-release it now, 50 years later. I’m sure the Yes fans will love it!”
While Jon Anderson said: “Mystical and a wonderful memory. Such a peaceful event for me.”
The full track listing is: ‘Ooh Baby (Goin’ to Pieces)’, ‘One Way Rag’, ‘Avakak’, ‘Spring-Song Of Innocence’, ‘Giddy’, ‘Silly Woman’, ‘Marching Into A Bottle’, ‘Everybody’, ‘Darkness Parts 1 – 3’, plus bonus tracks ‘Ooh Baby (Goin’ to Pieces) (Single version)’ and ‘One Way Rag (Single version)’.
