Format Details: Cd/DVD Newly Remastered Compilation
Release Date: 03 June 2022
Label: Esoteric / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929472785
Genres: Rock
Description
RE-PRESS: CD ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 2020
REMASTERED TWO DISC COMPILATION CELEBRATING MOODY BLUES’ FOUNDER RAY THOMAS
WITH 15 TRACKS INCLUDING RAY’S FINAL RECORDING ‘DADA’S SONG’
PLUS A BONUS DVD FEATURING THE 5.1 MIX OF ‘FROM MIGHTY OAKS’ AND THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS
WITH A BOOKLET FEATURING TRIBUTES FROM MANY MUSICIANS AND PRODUCERS WHO WORKED WITH RAY
Ray Thomas was a founder member of The Moody Blues. He was a musical pioneer, introducing the flute into the context of a rock band before such luminaries as Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. Ray’s contribution to the Moody Blues was immense, and when the band went on a hiatus in the mid 1970s Ray recorded two solo albums for the band’s Threshold label; ‘From Mighty Oaks’ and ‘Hopes, Wishes And Dreams’.
The release of a limited edition boxed set of his solo work in 2010 saw Ray return to the studio to record the song ‘The Trouble With Memories’ (co-written with keyboard player and arranger Bias Boshell). Sadly, Ray passed away in January 2018 leaving behind a wonderful legacy of work, including his very last song (co-written and recorded with the Welsh musician Ryland Teifi); ‘Dada’s Song’, a piece which lyrically paid homage to Ray’s Welsh ancestry. The booklet features many tributes from those who worked with him, including former band mates Denny Laine and Mike Pinder.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tko
Tim Hollier
The Spinners
The Residents
Ray Thomas
Ray Thomas
