C.O.B – Spirit of Love (Side 2) 1970 UK Acid Folk Rarity 1st Ever Issue £200
C.O.B stands for Clive’s Original Band and `Spirit of Love` was their first album. Clive Palmer was a founder member of the Incredible String Band. The original 1st Issue was released on the Orange CBS label ` (CBS S69010) and came in a Matt Flapback Sleeve expect to pay 200-300 British Pounds for a True Mint Copy, with prices sure to increase. I regularly add rare records to my youtube channel why not subscribe
Side 2
1. Scranky Black Farmer
2. Evening Air
3. Serpent’s Kiss
4. Sweet Slavery
5. When He Came Home
Musicians:
Clive Palmer: Guitars, Banjo, Vocals
John Bidwell: Dulcimer, Recorder, Banjo, Organ, Indian Hand-Organ, Vocals
Mick Bennett: Organ, Washboard, Tambourine, Bongos, Percussion, Vocals
Ralph McTell: Guitar, Drums
Steve Bonnett: Bass Guitar
Ursula Smith: Cello
Chrissie Quayle, Christina Bonnett, Gillian McPherson, Reina Sutcliffe: Backing Vocals
Produced by Ralph McTell
Recorded at Marquee Studios, Wardour Street, London
Clive Palmer played on the Incredible String Band`s debut album before leaving to travel to India. On his return Palmer spent some time playing with legendary folk-jazz guitarist Wizz Jones before forming the Famous Jug Band with whom he recorded the album “Sunshine Possibilities” which came out in 1969. Again restless, he left to form C.O.B and made what is considered to be the best music of his career over the band’s two album career.
