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Notes: Released
in 1968 this was a fabulous record from start to finish. Four cockney
lads who could play along with the best of Britain's mods and rockers.
Screamin' Stevie Marriott could bring working class tales to the
table and keep you hooked right up to the end. All four musicians
went on to make their mark in rock 'n' roll history. Steve went
on to Humble Pie while the remaining fellows dropped the "Small" and
became the Faces behind a young Rod Stewart. Maling this
record even more special is side two where, utilizing comedian
Stanley Unwin as narrator, a rock opera unfolds and brings us the
tale of Happiness Stan and his search for the missing half of the
moon. Told in a deep, deep cockney accent it's a rollicking ride
and one everyone should take at least once, although it may take
repeated listenings to figure it all out. And just to make it a
complete package the record comes in a round cover simulating an
actual tobacco tin. Dealers had problems wiht the original round
cover so the Lp was re-released in a square cover with a round
insert. Just a fabulous addition to any collection.
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