Lucky Leif and the Longships
1975 studio album by Robert Calvert
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Lucky Leif and the Long-ships is a 1975 record album by Robert Calvert, produced by Brian Eno.
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| Released | September 1975 | |||
| Recorded | April 1975 | |||
| Studios | Island Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 34:55 | |||
| Label | United Artists Records | |||
| Producer | Brian Eno | |||
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It is a concept album dealing with how American culture might have been different had the Vikings managed to colonise the continent. The album is a tour through various styles of American music ("The Lay of the Surfers" is a Beach Boys parody), filled with references to modern American culture and ancient Norse myths and legends. The Vinyl LP Album was RE-released in 1987 by B.G.O. Records and Again on CD in 1994-BGOCD 2. A RE-released and Remastered CD Version was released in 2007 On The Eclectic Discs Label With Two Bonus Tracks-ECLCD1057. In 2013 Atomhenge Reissue the Album as a Remastered CD Also With the same Two Bonus Tracks – ATOMCD 1038. All songs by Robert Calvert; arranged by Robert Calvert and Paul Rudolph.
United Artist Vinyl LP 1975 - B.G.O. Vinyl LP Reissue 1987 And CD Album Reissue 1994
Track listing A1 - "Ship of Fools" A2 - "The Lay of the Surfers" A3 - "Voyaging to Vinland" A4 - "The Making of Midgard" A5 - "Brave New World" B1 - "Magical Potion" B2 - "Moonshine in the Mountains" B3 - "Storm Chant of the Skraelings" B4 - "Volstead O Vodeo Do" B5 - "Phase Locked Loop" B6 - "Ragna Rock"
2007 Eclectic Discs and 2013 Atomhenge Reissue Remastered
12 - "Howzat!"
13 - "Cricket Lovely Reggae (Cricket Star)"
Personnel
- Robert Calvert - vocals, trumpet, piano, harmonica
- Andy Roberts - organ, guitars, backing vocals
- Paul Fraser Rudolph - guitars, bass guitar, backing vocals
- Michael Moorcock - banjo
- Simon House - violin
- Nik Turner - saxophone
- Sal Maida - bass guitar
- Brian Turrington - bass guitar, piano
- Mike Nicholls - drums, percussion
- Technical
- Brian Eno - producer, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Rhett Davies - engineer
- Guy Bidford, Robert Ash, Sid Bucknor - assistant engineers
- Tony Hyde - illustration
Audio CD Remasterer: Paschal Byrne
