Credits:

Poppy Family

Description:

The debut album by the four-piece Poppy Family, featuring Canadian singer/songwriter Terry Jacks, is now available on CD in paper jacket! (Original release: 1968/London Records)The debut album by the Poppy Family, a four-piece group with Canadian singer/songwriter Terry Jacks, known for their worldwide hit "The Ballad of the Breeze" in 1973, and who were also friends with the members of the Beach Boys. This is the debut album of the Poppy Family. Susan Jacks' beautifully clear voice, which seems to echo from the heavens, is beautifully blended with Terry's catchy melodies and elaborate orchestral arrangements. The psychedelic floating sound featuring sitar and tabla is also a highlight of the album. The title track, "Billy's Farewell Road," reached No. 1 in Canada and No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard for two consecutive weeks. This is the best of Canadian soft rock, winning Juno Awards in both album and single categories.

Tracklisting:

1.THAT'S WHERE I WENT WRONG
2.FREE FROM THE CITY
3.BEYOND THE CLOUDS
4.A GOOD THING LOST
5.YOU TOOK MY MOONLIGHT AWAY
6.THERE'S NO BLOOD IN BONE
7.HAPPY ISLAND
8.WHICH WAY YOU GOIN' BILLY?
9.SHADOWS ON MY WALL
10.WHAT CAN THE MATTER BE?
11.FOR RUNNING WILD
12.OF CITIES AND ESCAPES