Lucky Leif and the Long-ships is a 1975 record album by Robert Calvert, produced by Brian Eno.
It is a concept album dealing with how American culture might have been different had the Vikings managed to colonise the continent. The album is a tour through various styles of American music ("The Lay of the Surfers" is a Beach Boys parody), filled with references to modern American culture and ancient Norse myths and legends. The Vinyl LP Album was RE-released in 1987 by B.G.O. Records and Again on CD in 1994-BGOCD 2. A RE-released and Remastered CD Version was released in 2007 On The Eclectic Discs Label With Two Bonus Tracks-ECLCD1057. In 2013 Atomhenge Reissue the Album as a Remastered CD Also With the same Two Bonus Tracks – ATOMCD 1038. All songs by Robert Calvert; arranged by Robert Calvert and Paul Rudolph.
United Artist Vinyl LP 1975 - B.G.O. Vinyl LP Reissue 1987 And CD Album Reissue 1994
Track listing
A1 - "Ship of Fools"
A2 - "The Lay of the Surfers"
A3 - "Voyaging to Vinland"
A4 - "The Making of Midgard"
A5 - "Brave New World"
B1 - "Magical Potion"
B2 - "Moonshine in the Mountains"
B3 - "Storm Chant of the Skraelings"
B4 - "Volstead O Vodeo Do"
B5 - "Phase Locked Loop"
B6 - "Ragna Rock"
2007 Eclectic Discs and 2013 Atomhenge Reissue Remastered
12 - "Howzat!"
13 - "Cricket Lovely Reggae (Cricket Star)"
Personnel
- Robert Calvert - vocals, trumpet, piano, harmonica
- Andy Roberts - organ, guitars, backing vocals
- Paul Fraser Rudolph - guitars, bass guitar, backing vocals
- Michael Moorcock - banjo
- Simon House - violin
- Nik Turner - saxophone
- Sal Maida - bass guitar
- Brian Turrington - bass guitar, piano
- Mike Nicholls - drums, percussion
; Technical
- Brian Eno - producer, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Rhett Davies - engineer
- Guy Bidford, Robert Ash, Sid Bucknor - assistant engineers
- Tony Hyde - illustration
Audio CD Remasterer: Paschal Byrne
References
External links
- Lucky Leif and the Longships on Amazon.com
- [https://www.discogs.com/master/69024-Robert-Calvert-Lucky-Leif-And-The-Longships]