''Caravan'' is the debut album by the British Canterbury scene and

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band Caravan. It was released by

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in January 1969 and was the group's only album for the label.

Background

The album was the result of the band borrowing equipment from

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(who were touring the U.S. at the time with

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and using his backline), producing "an unusually mature musical statement". The album was released in stereo and mono, in both the

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and

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, but failed to reach chart hit status.

Track listing

All tracks credited to Sinclair, Hastings, Coughlan & Sinclair except where noted. ;Side one ;Side two

Re-release

The 2002 CD re-release included two full versions of the album, in its original mono and in

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, and an extra track "Hello Hello" (3:12) which had originally been issued as a single.

Personnel

;Caravan *

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– lead vocals (side 1: 1-2, 4), co-lead vocals (side 1: 5 & side 2: 1, 3), guitars, bass guitar * Richard Sinclair – lead vocals (side 1: 3 & side 2: 2), co-lead vocals (side 1: 5 & side 2: 1, 3), bass guitar, guitar * Dave Sinclair – Hammond organ, backing vocals * Richard Coughlan – drums ;Additional personnel * Jimmy Hastings – flute on "Love Song with Flute" * Tony Cox – production * Keith Davis of DBWX – sleeve design

References

External links

Official website

''Caravan'' album review by Lindsay Planer, credits & releases
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