Founded by highly successful songwriter Les Reed in 1968, the Chapter One label had a five-year run before eventually succumbing to the law of diminishing chart returns. Despite scoring a handful of hits (step forward Gerry Monroe and, er, Leeds United F. C.), their most enduring releases have turned out to be a swathe of singles that met with little success at the time, but which are now in great demand amongst collectors of late 60s/early 70s UK psychedelic pop and associated genres. A few tracks have found their way onto unauthorised compilations over the last few years, but Shapes and Shadows – taken from the masters, and with the full co-operation of Les Reed and Chapter One – proudly assembles these recordings in one place for the first time. Complete with rare photos, quotes and the full story behind the various bands as well as the label itself, Shapes and Shadows is a fascinating look at the soft white underbelly of the British pop industry during the late 60s/early 70s as well as an essential listen for genre aficionados.
1. PUTNEY BRIDGE - What’s It All About 2. EPISODE SIX - Lucky Sunday 3. THE BLISS - Lifetime 4. PHILWIT & PEGASUS - The Elephant Song 5. JASON CORD - Spring Never Came Twice 6. EPISODE SIX - Mozart Versus The Rest 7. PUTNEY BRIDGE - Your Turn To Die 8. CHRISTOPHER - The Race 9. SAD PEOPLE - Turn Around 10. THE MATCHMAKERS - Lovers’ Congregation 11. THE CALIFORNIANS - You’ve Got Your Troubles 12. EPISODE SIX - Mr Universe 13. CHRISTOPHER - Sharkey 14. THE MARCH HARE - Cry My Heart 15. MORNING GLORY - Marjory Daw 16. THE BLISS - Courtyards Of Castile 17. BROTHER JOHN - Brother John 18. SAD PEOPLE - Lonely Man 19. EPISODE SIX - Jack D’Or 20. PUTNEY BRIDGE - The Meaning Of Love 21. THE MATCHMAKERS - Thank You Baby For Coming 22. MORNING GLORY - Munday Street 23. THE MARCH HARE - With My Eyes Closed 24. EPISODE SIX - Gentlemen Of The Park 25. LES REED - Big Bare Beat 26. TANDEM - Shapes And Shadows
