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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Limited edition

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Release date

2023-10-27

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UMCLP62

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805520240628

Artist

Caravan

Label EU

Proper

Genre EU

Classic

Caravan is a UK progressive rock band that was formed in January 1968 in Canterbury, Kent. The original lineup consisted of *a608039* on drums, *a310634* on guitar, *a300121* on organ, and *a266835* on bass. In August 1971, Dave left the band and was replaced by *a239943*. Steve and Richard also left in July 1972 but were replaced by *a328759*, Stuart Evans, and *a382721*. Stuart was later replaced by *a328758* in February 1973. Derek rejoined the band in April 1973.

Their first public appearance took place at the Middle Earth Club in Covent Garden, London in June 1968. Caravan's music is often associated with other artists such as Valentin, Camo Columbo, LEFT., Arya, AFTRHOURS, Sandra Iris, Spritely, INTRN, Gloria Kim, Adriel Rivera, Scoobert Doobert Jaeger Johnning Munboi Liush BRAN High Tropics RIELL Macy Todd.

With their unique blend of progressive rock sound and captivating performances, Caravan has become a staple of the music industry. Their longevity and ability to adapt have solidified their position as one of the most influential bands within the genre.

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For those who still believe prog is a four-letter word, Caravan remain a mystery - More fool them, for they are missing out on some of the sweetest and most tuneful melodies in 70s rock, whether it be the jazz-inflected vaudeville of the title track of If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You, the gentle celebration of Virgin On The Ridiculous from Caravan and The New Symphonia or the funky ambition of The Dabsong Conshirtoe on Cunning Stunts.
Formed, like Soft Machine, from the group The Wilde Flowers, Caravan have much in common with UK 70s prog, punning titles, gatefold sleeves, many songs well over 10 minutes long, frequent line-up shifts, but they always had an innate accessibility – partly due to guitarist and lead vocalist Julian 'Pye' Hastings' easy-on-the-ear singing style.
Recorded at Tollington Park Studios (Decca 4) in North London, Cunning Stunts was Caravan's final studio album for Decca; with a tweak in line-up, it produced some of the group's most mature, fluid music, especially in the 18-minute The Dabsong Conshirtoe. 'Have you heard our story, a mystery it seems, gather round come listen, see the spectacle within,' the group state on the album's opening track The Show Of Our Lives. Had the group not been called Caravan and the album Cunning Stunts, Lover could have been a Top 10 single.

Cunning Stunts

Music EU

Discover Cunning Stunts by Caravan. A mystery of 70s rock with sweet melodies. Last studio album for Decca, with mature and fluid music. Proper label.