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Here we have a very rare Folk LP released in 1970 on the orange `Dawn` label (DNLS 3010 ) by UK Band `Heron`. The original 1st issue was released in a gatefold sleeve and came with the rare insert. The interesting aspect was that the band recorded the album in a field which is why you hear birds singing in the background throughout, unfortunately the album failed to sell well making the original very rare in today`s marketplace a copy sold in 2022 for £450. I upload rarities regularly why not subscribe! Side 1 1. Yellow Roses 0:00 2. Car Crash 4:12 3. Harlequin 2 7:10 4. Smiling Ladies 9:38 5. Little Boy 12:09 6. Sally Goodin 15:22 7. Upon Reflection 16:06 Side 2 1. Lord & Master 18:45 2. Little Angel 23:46 3. Goodbye 27:47 4. For You 31:26 5. Sally Goodin 34:14 6. Carnival & Penitence 35:28 It all began in 1967 in Maidenhead at the Dolphin folk club, down by the river Thames. Roy Apps, Tony Pook and Robert Collins formed Heron. Heron soon became a regular feature and, being fans of the Incredible String Band, Dylan and the like, their songwriting talent soon started to be noticed. Martin Hayward and GT Moore crossed paths with Heron at Maidenhead folk club, Windsor College and other local venues. Exploring the sounds of penny-whistles, flutes, violins, steel guitar their experiments with sound all led to a deal with Dawn Label. Heron became Roy, Tony and GT. Steve Jones, who had been gigging with GT on keys and accordion, joined them to rehearse at Manor Farm in Appleford, Berks and record Bob Dylan’s ‘Only A Hobo’ as a maxi single at Pye studios… Despite a lot of airplay, vinyl shortages at the time meant it was impossible to buy the single and the opportunity for fame and success eluded them. But Heron didn’t enjoy the studio experience – their music didn’t really flourish in an urban environment – so they decided to only record outdoors! `Heron` (DNLS 3010) the album was born… Following the Penny Concert Tour this LP still failed to sell in any quantity.
