Ringing Down the Years
Ringing Down the Years is the 14th studio album by English band Strawbs. The album was released initially only in Canada. Because of the record company's request that a Canadian song be included on the album, the track "Might as Well Be on Mars" written by members of the Pukka Orchestra was included.
The title track was written by leader Dave Cousins about his hearing of the death of former member Sandy Denny.
Track listing
- "Might as Well Be on Mars" – 4:11
- "The King" – 3:01
- "Forever Ocean Blue" – 3:58
- "Grace Darling" – 6:32
- "Afraid to Let You Go" – 3:55
- "Tell Me What You See in Me" – 6:27
- "Ringing Down the Years" – 6:57
- "Stone Cold is the Woman's Heart" – 4:21
- "Taking a Chance" – 3:57
Personnel
- Dave Cousins – lead vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar
- Tony Hooper – backing vocals, acoustic guitar
- Richard Hudson – lead vocals, backing vocals, drums, acoustic guitar
- Brian Willoughby – electric guitar
- Chris Parren – keyboards
- Rod Demick – lead vocals, backing vocals, bass guitar
- Cathy Lesurf - vocals on "The King"
Recording
- Stuart Kerrison, Strawbs – producers
- Stuart Kerrison – engineer
Release history
Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog | Comments |
Canada | Virgin | CD | CDV 3031 | ||
United Kingdom | Road Goes on Forever | 2-CD set | RGF/WC DCD039 | released together with Don't Say Goodbye |