Caravan is the debut album by the British Canterbury scene and progressive rock band Caravan. It was released by Verve Forecast in January (UK) and March 1969 (US) and was the group's only album for the label.
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Background
The album was the result of the band borrowing equipment from Soft Machine (who were touring the U.S. at the time with Jimi Hendrix and using his backline), producing "an unusually mature musical statement". The album was released in stereo and mono, in both the United States and United Kingdom, but failed to reach chart hit status.
Track listing
All tracks credited to Richard Coughlan, Pye Hastings, Dave Sinclair & Richard Sinclair except where noted.
Re-release
The 2002 CD re-release included two full versions of the album, in its original mono and in stereo, and an extra track "Hello Hello" (3:12) which had originally been issued as a single.
Personnel
Caravan
Pye Hastings – lead vocals (1, 2, 4), co-lead vocals (5, 6, 8), guitars, bass guitar
Richard Sinclair – lead vocals (3, 7), co-lead vocals (5, 6, 8), bass guitar, guitar
Dave Sinclair – Hammond organ, backing vocals
Richard Coughlan – drums
Additional personnel
Jimmy Hastings – flute on "Love Song with Flute"
Tony Cox – production
Keith Davis of DBWX – sleeve design