Matthew Fisher - I'll Be There (1974) Vinyl LP • It's Not Too Late, Procol Harum

Catalog Number:

APL1-0325

Musical Styles:

1970s, Art Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Progressive Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and small spots of surface abrasion along edges (front/back); front has some surface "bubbling" and small tear on back near bottom center. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly readable with some wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Orange RCA label. (Notch in top-left.)

Tracks:

1. It's Not Too Late
2. Not Her Fault
3. Song Without Words
4. Taking The Easy Way Out
5. She Knows Me
6. It's So Easy
7. Do You Still Think About Me
8. Cold Harbour Lane
9. I'll Be There

About The Record:

I'll Be There, by Matthew Fisher, is a solo album that showcases his evolution as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist after leaving Procol Harum, featuring a rawer sound compared to his debut Journey's End. The album, recorded in RCA's Rome studios with a quickly assembled band, reflects Fisher's attempt to establish his solo identity, though it did not achieve commercial success. Historically significant for its context, it was hastily produced following the critical acclaim of Journey's End, with Fisher navigating personal frustrations from his Procol Harum tenure, including disputes over songwriting credits for A Whiter Shade of Pale. Standout tracks include the rockers It's Not Too Late and It's So Easy, alongside the instrumental Song Without Words.