''Just Testing'' is the tenth studio album by the British
rock band
Wishbone Ash, released on 18 January 1980 by
MCA Records. Recorded primarily at Surrey Sound Studios in England, it was the last to feature the original lead vocalist and bass guitarist
Martin Turner until the release of ''
Nouveau Calls
This is the complete discography of the rock band Wishbone Ash. Over the years they have released 24 studio albums, 12 live albums, 10 compilation albums and 20 singles.
Albums
Studio albums
Other albums
Live albums
Compilation albums
S ...
'' (1987). The track "Helpless" is only the second cover version released by the band on a studio album, the previous one being "Vas Dis" on ''
Pilgrimage''.
The album reached number 43 in the
UK Albums Chart.
Track listing
Personnel
Wishbone Ash
*
Andy Powell
Andrew Powell (born 19 February 1950) is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is a founding member of the British band Wishbone Ash, whose use of twin lead guitars was influential.
Early life and career
Powell was born in the East E ...
– electric and acoustic guitars, back vocals
*
Laurie Wisefield – electric and acoustic guitars, back vocals
*
Martin Turner – lead vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, back vocals; co-producer
*
Steve Upton – drums and percussion
Additional musicians
*
Claire Hamill
Josephine Claire Hamill (born 4 August 1954) is an English singer-songwriter. In addition to her solo career, she has collaborated with Wishbone Ash and Yes's Steve Howe.
Life and career
Claire Hamill was born in Port Clarence, County Durham ...
– vocals (on "Living Proof", "Pay the Price" and "Master of Disguise")
*Ian Kew – organ (on "Master of Disguise")
Technical personnel
*John Sherry – co-producer
*Martin Moss – engineer
*Bob Broglia – engineer
*Colin Elgie – sleeve design
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Hipgnosis – photography and art direction
Charts
References
External links
The Official Wishbone Ash WebsiteClassic Wishbone Ash History
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Wishbone Ash albums
Albums with cover art by Hipgnosis
1980 albums
MCA Records albums