Classic Rock (album)
Classic Rock is the first album in the Classic Rock series by London Symphony Orchestra. It was released on 1 July 1978 by K-Tel International, and entered the UK Albums Chart on 8 July 1978, rising to number 3 and staying in the charts for 39 weeks. The album gained platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry on 10 November 1978. The album was recorded at EMI Abbey Road Studios on 15–16 October 1976.Track listing
Side one
- "Bohemian Rhapsody" - 6:23
- "Life on Mars?" - 4:19
- "A Whiter Shade of Pale" - 3:51
- "Whole Lotta Love" - 4:28
- "Paint It Black" - 5:27
Side two
- "Nights in White Satin" - 4:49
- "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" - 6:06
- "Without You" - 3:53
- "I'm Not in Love" - 7:30
- "Sailing" - 4:56
All tracks arranged and conducted by Andrew Pryce Jackman except:
- Track 3 on side 1: Arranged and conducted by Martyn Ford
- Tracks 3 & 4 on side 2: Arranged by Ann Odell, conducted by Martyn Ford
Personnel
- The London Symphony Orchestra
- The Royal Choral Society
- Anthony Camden - Chairman of LSO
- Neville Taweel - Leader of LSO
- Michael De Grey
- The Rhythm Section
- *Les Hurdle
- *Clem Cattini
- *Paul Keogh
- *Nigel Jenkins
- *Ricky Hitchcock
- *Alan Parker
- *Mike Moran
- *Frank Ricotti
- *Tristan Fry
- *Chris Karan
- Peter Straker - Solo vocal on "Bohemian Rhapsody"
- David Bell - Organ solo on "A Whiter Shade of Pale"
