Rare Bird were an English progressive rock band formed in 1969. They released five studio albums between 1969 and 1974. Their single “Sympathy” reached number 27 in the UK in February 1970 and sold an estimated one million copies worldwide. The band was notable for its organ‑driven sound, featuring two keyboardists and no guitarist in its original lineup. In August 1968, organist Graham Field formed a group called Lunch with keyboardist David Kaffinetti. The project was short‑lived, and the two musicians began searching for a rhythm section for a new band. By late 1969, they had recruited singer and bassist Steve Gould and drummer Mark Ashton. Gould and Chris Randall, both former members of the pop‑psych band Fruit Machine, had initially joined as guitarist and bassist respectively. However, Field and Kaffinetti envisioned a guitar‑less band, so Randall was asked to leave, and Gould was persuaded to take on bass and lead vocals. Before departing, Randall and Gould had written a song titled “To the Memory of Two Brave Dogs”, which appeared as the opening track of Rare Bird’s debut album under the title “Iceberg”, though Randall received no credit. With a stable lineup in place, the band recorded a demo that attracted the attention of Tony Stratton Smith. As the group still lacked a name, Ashton and Smith came up with Rare Bird. Shortly afterward, the band became one of the first acts signed to Charisma Records, alongside Van der Graaf Generator and the Nice.
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Sympathy
Hard Time
Beautiful Scarlet
You’re Lost
As Your Mind Flies By
Flight
Peace Of Mind
You Went Away
What you want to know
Turn Your Head
Hey Man
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