Clouds - Once Upon A Time

Clouds were a highly infuential Scottish prog-rock band formed in Edinburgh
in the mid-1960s
Under their original name 1-2-3, the band gained attention in London's underground
scene, especially at The Marquee Club in 1967. Their sound was ahead of its time--
melding classical, jazz, and rock infuences with no lead guitarist, and Billy Ritchie
taking centre stage on keyboards. Ritchie's famboyant, frontman- style organ work
would later inspire keyboardists like Keith Emerson.
In 1968, under the guidance of Brian Epstein's NEMS agency and Terry Ellis (who
would go on to co-found Chrysalis), they changed their name to Clouds. They were the
frst band signed to Chrysalis Records and were early architects of progressive rock,
predating many better-known acts of the genre. Though short-lived, Clouds are now
seen as pioneers of the progressive rock movement. Their innovative structure,
particularly Ritchie's role as a lead keyboardist, helped pave the way for bands like
Yes, ELP, and Genesis.
Once Upon A Time - The Collection: includes their three studio albums The Clouds
Scrapbook (1969), the band's debut album, which blends psychedelic pop with early
progressive rock elements, Watercolour Days (1971), their second album, which
showcases a more refned sound, , along with the US-only release Up Above Our Heads
(1970). The set comes with 23 previously unreleased tracks, pulled from the vaults
and a wealth of additional rare material. Featuring singles, B- sides and previously
unheard demos, providing a complete picture of the band's brief but infuential career.
At the centre of the package is a booklet featuring new essays from all three original
band members: Billy Ritchie, Ian Ellis and Harry Hughes along with never-before-seen
photographs and rare ephemera. All housed in a CD sized hardback sleeve with
booklet.

Tracks: Introduction - Scrapbook / The Carpenter / The Colours Have Run / I'll Go
Girl / Grandad / Ladies And Gentlemen / Humdrum / Union Jack / Old Man / Waiter,
There's Something In My Soup / Scrapbook / Make No Bones About It / Heritage /
Sleepless Nights / Laughin' / She's A Dish / Go Now Sheray / Preacher Man / Old
Folks Home / Smokey Old Town / You've Been Bad / Miscellaneous / Union Jack / Ice
Cream / Pawnshop / No Sign Of Being Better / The Clothes She Wore / The Camera
Never Lies / French Franc / J. Graham, Watchmaker Jeweller / Danger, Roadworks
Straight Ahead / Thats What Bothers Me / Imagine Me / Sing, Sing, Sing / Take Me To
Your Leader / Big Noise From Winnetka / In The Mine / The World Is Madhouse /
Once Upon A Time / See Me I'm Home / That Was Yesterday / The Feeling / R.I.P /
Watercolour Days / Cold Sweat / Lighthouse / Long Time / Mind Of A Child / I Know
Better Than You / Leavin' / Get Off My Farm / I Am The Melody / Once Upon A Time /
Mind Of A Child / Why Is There No Magic / Shadows / A Day In The Rain / Clockwork
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