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| Heavy on the Light Side | |
| David Ross 16 March 2004 14:58:03 | Does anybody know anything about a Roy Phillips album called Heavy on the Light Side? I've been a Peddlers fan for many years now and saw them live in Liverpool when Paul Johnson had taken over from Tab Martin, probably in 1973 or 1974. When I came to live in Bournemouth in Dorset a few years later, I was fascinated to find that Roy Phillips was a local lad and had been employed at Southernprint, which was associated with The Bournemouth Echo, the newspaper I worked for. I never got to meet Roy but was introduced to his cousin, who very kindly gave me a signed copy of an LP called Heavy on the Light Side which Roy had presumably recorded just after his days with the Peddlers. It wasn't in the best of condition even then and the word "Sample" was scribbled on the back of the sleeve. I was given to understand that this was just a test pressing and that the album had yet to be commercially released. For years this old vinyl album has been gathering dust in my loft but a friend at work (who once worked with Roy) has been good enough to transfer it to CD for me, painstakingly ironing out many of the pops and crackles. It's been marvellous hearing it again after all these years but I'd love to learn more about the recording and whether it actually saw light of day. As I say, the original record is not in very good condition but I wonder if it has any value, particularly on account of the signature. Incidentally, I'm still kicking myself over giving away my copy of Suite London many years ago (although I can still console myself with a very scratchy cassette recording). Congratulations on your first-class website and warmest regards to Peddlers fans everywhere! |
| Derek 20 March 2004 12:07:25 | Re:Heavy on the Light Side Hi David, Re:- "Heavy On The Light Side" The only copy of this album I have seen was on the ebay auction site and I was going to bid for it but it got too expensive (about £80 I think) and I think it was described as a test pressing. I also have heard that it was released in New Zealand (where Roy is now reported to be living) under the name of "Mr Peddler" (anyone out there please correct me if the information I have got is wrong). So this is an album which I myself still have to get but I think its pretty rare. I too,like yourself, have not got my original copy of "Suite London" anymore, but someone very kindly has done me a cd copy. I’m still looking for a nice vinyl copy at a reasonable price. Hope this helps. Regards Derek |
| Peter Horton 24 March 2004 19:41:19 | Re:Heavy on the Light Side This CD was on ebay 3 months ago and I bid 30 pounds. I think it went for 95 which I thought was a bit silly. The advert on ebay said the album had no release number suggesting it was not commercially available. That's about all I know. I am quite excited that you have a copy transferred to CD. What about this then - I am not particularly a vinyl collector but have a copy of Suite London in excellent condition. If you wanted Suite London and can get another copy of Heavy On The Light Side transferred to CD, I will do a straight trade with you but please also send say, 5 quid for post and packaging Regards, Peter |
| David Ross 27 April 2004 15:03:21 | Re:Heavy on the Light Side Dear Derek, Very many thanks for your e-mail about Heavy on the Light Side. Perhaps I could tape it for you? I'm delighted to say that I've now got a copy of Suite London and am now concentrating on tracking down a copy of the recent (deleted) CD featuring both Live at the Pickwick and Three For All. I've got both albums up in the loft (along with Live in London) gathering dust but haven't got a deck to play them on any more and suspect that they're a bit scratchy in any case. Best wishes and thanks again for the interest. |
| Derek Wales 27 April 2004 17:35:09 | Re:Heavy on the Light Side David Ross wrote: > Dear Derek, > Very many thanks for your e-mail about Heavy on the Light Side. Perhaps I could tape it for you? I'm delighted to say that I've now got a copy of Suite London and am now concentrating on tracking down a copy of the recent (deleted) CD featuring both Live at the Pickwick and Three For All. I've got both albums up in the loft (along with Live in London) gathering dust but haven't got a deck to play them on any more and suspect that they're a bit scratchy in any case. > Best wishes and thanks again for the interest. Hi David, Thanks for reply, I would love a copy thank you. I have sent you an email. Cheers Derek |
| Rob 11 December 2006 17:36:21 | I don't remember who now, but someone from here sent me a 'burnt to disc' copy of Heavy On The Light Side. Not the best quality, and has a couple skips, but I LOVE this album. Been playing it alot lately. Does anyone know the year it was recorded? I'm guessing mid-70s, but would like to know exactly what year, if possible. Thanks. |
| Del 12 December 2006 16:27:28 | Rob wrote: > > I don't remember who now, but someone from here sent me a 'burnt to disc' copy of Heavy On The Light Side. Not the best quality, and has a couple skips, but I LOVE this album. Been playing it alot lately. Does anyone know the year it was recorded? I'm guessing mid-70s, but would like to know exactly what year, if possible. Thanks. 1976 Rob according to my album "Mr Peddler" which was the NZ release name for the same album. The UK album has no date on. Best wishes Del |
| Del 12 December 2006 16:30:14 | 1976 Rob according to my "Mr Peddler" album which was the NZ release of the same album. The UK album has no date on. Best wishes Del |
| Rob 19 December 2006 05:10:58 |
Del wrote:
Thanks for the year. I knew it had to be mid 70s. There's a copy on ebay right now.....I didn't realize the CDR that I have is missing a song.....Three Thoughts Ago. Is that an instrumental? If anyone would like to send me a decent sounding CDR of the entire album, please e-mail me to possibly set up a trade....I'm in the USA, tho.....thanks! Been loving this album more with each listen. |
| Pete D 01 March 2010 14:31:12 | The NZ "Mr Peddler" LP on Warner Bros. is still titled "Heavy on the light side" on the labels. |
| Del 03 March 2010 09:57:42 | Pete D wrote: > The NZ "Mr Peddler" LP on Warner Bros. is still titled "Heavy on the light side" on the labels. Yes that is correct Pete. Although the sleeve says "Mr Peddler" the label on the vinyl does say "Heavy On The Light Side" The odd thing is that "Heavy On The Light Side" UK version has track 3 on side two listed as "Three Thoughts Ago" but it is in fact "Make My Day" The "Mr Peddler" NZ release of the same album has track 3 on side two listed as "Make My Day" but is in fact "Three Thoughts Ago" The UK version which I understand was never released here is on a "Wild Cherry" label. I wonder if that is the same company as "Cherry Red" which are still manufacturing albums here. Fortunately I have both albums of which the UK version is signed by Roy. Del |
| Del 03 March 2010 10:00:55 | Pete D wrote: > The NZ "Mr Peddler" LP on Warner Bros. is still titled "Heavy on the light side" on the labels. Yes that is correct Pete. Although the sleeve says "Mr Peddler" the label on the vinyl does say "Heavy On The Light Side" The odd thing is that "Heavy On The Light Side" UK version has track 3 on side two listed as "Three Thoughts Ago" but it is in fact "Make My Day" The "Mr Peddler" NZ release of the same album has track 3 on side two listed as "Make My Day" but is in fact "Three Thoughts Ago" The UK version which I understand was never released here is on a "Wild Cherry" label. I wonder if that is the same company as "Cherry Red" which are still manufacturing albums here. Fortunately I have both albums of which the UK version is signed by Roy. Del |
| Roy Phillips 04 March 2010 18:12:51 | Hi folks, Been reading the forum with great interest, regarding the 'HEAVY ON THE LIGHT SIDE' album. 1972 was the year it was recorded. Mike Claydon on sliders, recorded at I.B.C Studio. Portland Place, London. I have a good friend here in Christchurch, N.Z who will convert the album onto C.D It'll take a little while, as I am busy rehearsing for a concert tour of 'PEDDLERS REVISITED' with Bruce Kerr on bass's and Micky Ututaonga on drums. Also in the middle on recording a tribute to an old buddy Billy Peston, back on the Hammond again. Watch out on John an Roy's site and Dereck Wales 'My space' and my own web-site www.royphillips.org We at Robyn Promotions will get a special product ready for all those interested in' HEAVEY ON THE LIGHT SIDE' Incidentaly, Paul Johnston and I did all the backing tracks for that project. Thanks for your interest. Love Roy |
| jürginio 13 March 2010 20:39:18 | yoooooo! roy! thanx for the infos! so do i understand that correct that you release some old - new stuff? have a nice evening cherers from germany jürgen |
| Rob 08 May 2010 05:26:13 | Looking forward to buying a copy of your CD transfer of HOTLS, Roy! Do let us know when it's ready... |
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