Compil. US 2002 on Capital M label
Rock, R&B/Soul and Pop (Beat, Gogo, Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Ballad)
privately issued 4CD anthology containing rare & unreleased, demos, outtakes from Mark Wirtz career, 1964 - 1998. Issued in a limited edition of only 300 copies DISC ONE tr. 1: B-Side of 'Your Life, My Life', 1968 tr. 2: 45 A-Side, 1967 tr. 3: 45 B-Side, 1967 tr. 4: 45 A-Side, 1965 tr. 5 - 6: 45 A & B-Sides, 1964 tr. 7: 45 A-Side, 1965 tr. 8: 45 A-Side, 1967 tr. 9 - 10: 45 A & B-Sides, 1968 tr. 11: B-Side of 'Mr. Rainbow', 1968 (Peter Vince vocal) tr. 12: 45 A-Side, 1968 (John Carter vocal) tr. 13: B-Side of 'Good Guys In White Hats', 1968 tr. 14: 45 A-Side, 1968 tr. 15: B-Side of 'Dream, Dream, Dream', 1968 tr. 16: B-Side of 'Barefoot & Tiptoe', 1968 tr. 17: 45 A-Side, 1968 tr. 18: B-Side of 'Knights In White Armour', 1969 tr. 19: 45 A-Side, 1969 tr. 20: acetate, demo, 1968 tr. 21 - 22: from the LP 'Rendezvous Mit Thomas' tr. 23: acetate, unreleased demo, 1968 tr. 24 - 25: 45 A & B-Sides, 1963 tr. 26: acetate, unreleased recording, 1963 tr. 27: acetate, 'Teenage Opera' backing track, 1967 DISC TWO tr. 1 - 8: from the LP 'Judd', 1969 tr. 9: B-Side of Ímagination', 1968 tr. 10: 45 A-Side, 1970 tr. 11: acetate, demo for the Krimson Kake song, 1969 tr. 12: acetate, demo, 1969 tr. 13 - 18: from the German LP 'Bubblegum A Go-Go', 1969 tr. 19: 45 A-Side, 1969 tr. 20: 45 A-Side, 1969 tr. 21: acetate, unreleased recording, 1969 tr. 22: 45 A-Side, 1967 tr. 23: 45 B-Side, 1967 (note: Keith West is names on the 45 but is clearly not present.) tr. 24: 45 A-Side, 1968 tr. 25: 45 A-Side, 1969 DISC THREE tr. 1 - 3: from the LP 'Vicky Leandros', 1977 tr. 4: 45 A-Side tr. 5: B-Side of 'The Songs Sound Different...' tr. 6: 45 A-Side tr. 7 & 10: from the LP 'Ear Candy', 1977 tr. 8 - 9: from the LP 'We'll Sing In The Sunshine', 1978 tr. 11 - 12: from the LP 'Anything You Want', 1976 tr. 13 - 16: from the LP 'Tommy Knight', 1981 * tracks 1, 2 & 8 are taken from acetates because the mixes and mastering are significantly superior to the original LP's DISC FOUR tr. 1 - 17: home demos 1974 - 1982 tr. 18: out-take from 'Tempo', 1996 tr. 19: unreleased, 1998 all selections are home demos recorded on Teac 7,5ips, 1/4" 4-track recorder, except tr. 1 studio demo note: 'Capital M' is a fictitious label name. We just thought it sounded good!
Mark Wirtz p, eg, *1943 FR acoustic guitar, producer, album by | |
Alan Lindgren key, US arranged by | |
Simon Teolis , bass guitar | |
Billy Thomas dr, bvoc, US drums | |
John Beland voc, g, *1949 US guitar | |
Steve Flynn , performer on track | |
Valerie Avon voc, *1936 GB performer on track | |
Ray Singer perc, bvoc, dr, *1946 GB performer on track | |
Sheila & Jenny , performer on track | |
Russ Loader voc, performer on track | |
Jackie Lynton voc, *1940 GB performer on track | |
Tony Summers , performer on track | |
Mike Sedgewick , performer on track | |
The Whales , performer on track | |
Zion De Gallier voc, performer on track | |
Sweetshop , performer on track | |
Bob Monkhouse , 1928-2003 GB performer on track | |
Miki , performer on track | |
Charles Mills , performer on track | |
Thomas Fritsch voc, *1944 DE performer on track | |
Mark Rogers & The Marksmen , performer on track | |
Judd , performer on track | |
Kris Ife , performer on track | |
Father's Brown , performer on track | |
The Matchmakers , GB performer on track | |
Keith West voc, *1943 GB performer on track | |
Vicky Leandros voc, bvoc, *1949 GR performer on track | |
Lightheart , performer on track | |
Helen Reddy voc, bvoc, *1941 AU performer on track | |
John Valenti voc, bvoc, p, US performer on track | |
Tommy Knight , performer on track |
Susan Steward backing vocals |
Kim Fowley co-producer |
Bob Cullen producer |
Nils Nobach producer |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Disc One - Before The Opera And After | Mark Wirtz | ||
2 | Come Tomorrow | Steve Flynn (2) | ||
3 | He Knows I Love Him Too Much | Valerie Avon | ||
4 | To Be Let | Valerie Avon | ||
5 | I'm The Richest Man Alive | Ray Singer | ||
6 | When The Boy's Happy | Sheila & Jenny | ||
7 | But Please Don't Break Her Heart | Sheila & Jenny | ||
8 | Just Lies | Russ Loader | ||
9 | Only You | Jackie Lynton | ||
10 | Make Time Stand Still | Tony Summers | ||
11 | If A Smile | Tony Summers | ||
12 | Let's Live For Tomorrow | Steve Flynn (2) | ||
13 | Your Life, My Life | Steve Flynn (2) | ||
14 | Woman (She's Got To Be Treated Like That) | Mike Sedgewick | ||
15 | Come Down Little Bird | The Whales (3) | ||
16 | Geraldine | Zion De Gallier | ||
17 | Lead The Way | Sweetshop | ||
18 | I Remember Natalie | Bob Monkhouse | ||
19 | It's Easy To Say | Miki (32) | ||
20 | Dear Auntie Mary | Miki (32) | ||
21 | What's Good For The Goose | Charles Mills (2) | ||
22 | Lonely Lady Ungekusst | Thomas Fritsch | ||
23 | Goodnight | Thomas Fritsch | ||
24 | Lovely Christine | Charles Mills (2) | ||
25 | Bubble Pop | Mark Rogers & The Marksmen | ||
26 | Hold It | Mark Rogers & The Marksmen | ||
27 | Spanish Scramble | Mark Rogers & The Marksmen | ||
28 | Sad Story Of Simon & His Bugle | Mark Wirtz | ||
29 | Disc Two - Brill Dreams / Bubblegum A Go-Go | Mark Wirtz | ||
30 | Stronger Than A Man (Can Only Be A Woman) | Judd (2) | ||
31 | Daylight | Judd (2) | ||
32 | Until Tomorrow | Judd (2) | ||
33 | Merrilee Thompson | Judd (2) | ||
34 | Oddjob | Judd (2) | ||
35 | Louisiana Sunday | Judd (2) | ||
36 | The Days Of Flesh And Blood (Are Over) | Judd (2) | ||
37 | Thee | Judd (2) | ||
38 | I'm Coming Round (To Her Way Of Thinking) | Kris Ife | ||
39 | Maybe | Father's Brown | ||
40 | Feeling Better | Mark Wirtz | ||
41 | The Singer Sings His Song (The Gambler Gambles On) | Mark Wirtz | ||
42 | Baby Make Me Happy | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
43 | Sandy | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
44 | Fantastic Fair | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
45 | Tell Me A Secret | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
46 | Goody Goody Goody | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
47 | Gently Baby Gently | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
48 | Thank You Baby For Coming | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
49 | Lover's Congregation | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
50 | Judy | The Matchmakers (2) | ||
51 | Engel Fallen Nicht Vom Himmel | Keith West | ||
52 | Shy Boy | Keith West | ||
53 | Lilly Und Lilofee | Mark Wirtz | ||
54 | My Daddie Is A Baddie | Mark Wirtz | ||
55 | Disc Three - The Mark Peters Years | Mark Wirtz | ||
56 | Angels Of Mercy | Vicky Leandros | ||
57 | Career Girl | Vicky Leandros | ||
58 | A Million Tears | Vicky Leandros | ||
59 | The Songs Sound Different To Me Now | Lightheart | ||
60 | Love Was Meant To Be | Lightheart | ||
61 | Did You Come Alone Tonight | Lightheart | ||
62 | The Happy Girls (Album Version) | Helen Reddy | ||
63 | Poor Little Fool | Helen Reddy | ||
64 | Catch My Breath | Helen Reddy | ||
65 | Midnight Skies | Helen Reddy | ||
66 | Save Me | John Valenti | ||
67 | The Day After You | John Valenti | ||
68 | All I Do Is Dream | Tommy Knight | ||
69 | Almost Home | Tommy Knight | ||
70 | School Days | Tommy Knight | ||
71 | Better To Love | Tommy Knight | ||
72 | Disc Four - Lost Pets: Home Demos 1974 - 1982 | Mark Wirtz | ||
73 | Where Were You When I Needed You | Mark Wirtz | ||
74 | Love For Love's Sake | Mark Wirtz | ||
75 | Let | Mark Wirtz | ||
76 | (Saving It) For A Rainy Day | Mark Wirtz | ||
77 | Forgimme | Mark Wirtz | ||
78 | Bye Bye Sadie (Demo Version) | Mark Wirtz | ||
79 | Carrie McGrew | Mark Wirtz | ||
80 | I Wish I Knew You Better | Mark Wirtz | ||
81 | Miss Demeanor | Mark Wirtz | ||
82 | Dirty Little Boys | Mark Wirtz | ||
83 | Tit For Tat | Mark Wirtz | ||
84 | The Critic | Mark Wirtz | ||
85 | I Need To Fall In Love | Mark Wirtz | ||
86 | Eye To Eye | Mark Wirtz | ||
87 | When The Right Hand Don't Know (What The Left Hand Is Doing) | Mark Wirtz | ||
88 | Judy '74 | Mark Wirtz | ||
89 | Lost Pets | Mark Wirtz | ||
90 | I'm Not Lazy I'm Just Sad | Mark Wirtz | ||
91 | So Do I | Mark Wirtz |