Dr. Strangely Strange - Heavy Petting (Vertigo 1970) 24-bit 96kHz Vinyl Rip

`Heavy Petting' is the second album by Dr.Strangely Strange, the experimental Irish folk group beloved of the late broadcaster John Peel. Although a short-lived outfit, the good Doctor has been favourably compared to The Incredible String Band and their work has achieved cult status among record collectors.

Formed in Dublin in 1967, the original group comprised Tim Booth (vocals, guitar), Ivan Pawle (bass and keyboards) and singer Tim Goulding. They augmented the line up with guest musicians for this album, including 16-year-old Gary Moore, later to achieve fame with Thin Lizzy. Gary's fluent guitar provides some of the best moments on this diverse and entertaining set of original songs, beefed up by Fairport Convention drummer Dave Mattacks.

Joe Boyd, the young American based in London, produced `Heavy Petting', which was first released on the Vertigo label in 1970. The album has eleven tracks, including such quirky songs as `Ballad Of Wasps', `Summer Breeze', and `I Gave My Love An Apple'. There are hymns and laments, country jigs and boogie riffs - all played with lively enthusiasm and innocent charm. `Kilmanoyadd Stomp' has Ivan Pawle playing harmonium, while Goulding plays the recorder, which adds to the traditional flavour. Amazon

Tracklisting:

A1. Ballad of The Wasps

A2. Summer Breeze

A3. Kilmanoyadd Stomp

A4. I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes

A5. Sign on My Mind

B1. Gave My Love an Apple

B2. Jove Was at Home

B3. When Adam Delved

B4. Ashling

B5. Mary Malone of Moscow

B6. Goodnight my Friends

Tim Goulding - vocal, organ, piano, recorder, harmonium, fiddle.
Tim Booth - vocal, guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, banjo, harmonium.
Ivan Pawle- vocal, bass, mandolin, piano, harmonium, organ, tin whistle, guitar.
Gary Moore - lead guitar.
Dave Mattacks- drums, percussion
Andy Irvine - mandolin
Brendan Shiels - bass guitar

Recorded at Eamonn Andrews Studios, Dublin and
Sound Techniques, London.
Produced by Joe Boyd for Witchseason Productions Ltd.