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Caravan
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Caravan is a British jazz-rock band from the Canterbury area, founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan. Caravan rose to success over a period of several years from 1968 onwards into the 1970s as part of the Canterbury scene which also included Soft Machine. They still continue a part-time gigging existence into the 21st century. A feature of the Canterbury sound is the blending of psychedelia and jazz.
A regular cult favourite, the band’s chart performance in the UK and US was minimal, charting one album, “Cunning Stunts” at US#124. In the UK “Cunning Stunts” (#50) and “Blind Dog at St. Dunstans (#53) were their only hits. A loyal following has ensured steady back catalogue sales and a lengthy live career for the band, who continue to this day featuring founder members Pye Hastings (guitar, vocals, songwriting) and Richard Coughlan (drums). Caravan’s best known recording is the 1971 set “In The Land of Grey and Pink”, their second album for Decca. The All Music Guide states that it ‘showed off a keen melodic sense, a subtly droll wit, and a seductively smooth mix of hard rock, folk, classical, and jazz, intermingled with elements of Tolkien-esque fantasy. A fair summary of Caravan’s late sixties to late seventies work. Prolific and inventive, the band appeared to have too many ideas to produce direct, radio-friendly singles. 21st century reissues of their albums featured lengthy tracks, previously unissued, demonstrating the huge amount of releasable material that had failed to make their 1970s albums.
A regular cult favourite, the band’s chart performance in the UK and US was minimal, charting one album, “Cunning Stunts” at US#124. In the UK “Cunning Stunts” (#50) and “Blind Dog at St. Dunstans (#53) were their only hits. A loyal following has ensured steady back catalogue sales and a lengthy live career for the band, who continue to this day featuring founder members Pye Hastings (guitar, vocals, songwriting) and Richard Coughlan (drums). Caravan’s best known recording is the 1971 set “In The Land of Grey and Pink”, their second album for Decca. The All Music Guide states that it ‘showed off a keen melodic sense, a subtly droll wit, and a seductively smooth mix of hard rock, folk, classical, and jazz, intermingled with elements of Tolkien-esque fantasy. A fair summary of Caravan’s late sixties to late seventies work. Prolific and inventive, the band appeared to have too many ideas to produce direct, radio-friendly singles. 21st century reissues of their albums featured lengthy tracks, previously unissued, demonstrating the huge amount of releasable material that had failed to make their 1970s albums.
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LilShawtyGurl wrote:
What the hell? How do you people tag Japanese Caravan band?
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aprillalena wrote:
yes indeed....amazing!!!
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athaiya wrote:
amazing band!
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DrEeeb wrote:
Great, great music!
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Argaalofthemyst wrote:
Caravan are a fantastic band. My favourite from what I have heard of the Canterbury scene no less. 'In the Land of Grey and Pink' and 'For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night' are masterpieces.
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oxytenis wrote:
how can u not adore this music. in the land of gray and pink must be one of the greatest tunes ever.
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magnoliarock wrote:
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DaRTH_MuTaNT wrote:
Ограбить!!!
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takusamadotcom wrote:
Yeah humanethb sweet music, I like 70's progressive so inspired. I suggest to listen Camel if you like Caravan. Great timeless milestone.
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LEtranger-amant wrote:
I was just going through the attic and found a box of old cassettes. I had completely forgot Caravan. Shame on me ... shame I only have them on cassette as well but good find to remind me :)
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humanethb wrote:
beautiful music!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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mrtnd wrote:
nine feet underground
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Gilaventi wrote:
Are Caravan one the greatest bands Britain has ever produced? Join The British Rock Artists League and vote for them in Band Qualifying to get them in the final tournament. Spread the word!
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ahhh caravan *bowing down*... "And they briing that all back... Tooo meee..."
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KaileenaFarah wrote:
I love them * *
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timskinner1 wrote:
Has anybody else heard their later stuff? Cunning Stunts/Better By Far/Blind dog/Battle of Hastings? There are some lost gems on Cool Water too :)
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funkybrother wrote:
Their first album is the best!
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freefestival wrote:
Woow I have had In the Land of Grey and Pink in my CD collection for some time now, and just yesterday I listened to it and it is a masterpiece. The only thing I regret is that I hadn't listened to them before!
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Priamus wrote:
My copy of In the land of grey and pink will come tomorrow :)
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wydi wrote:
Caravan really really rocks! I like it :)
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- Tecfan tagged Caravan with ‘progressive rock’, ‘british’, ‘canterbury prog’, ‘uk’, ‘british progressive rock’, ‘70s’ and ‘70s progressive rock’. Thursday morning
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