Ray Thomas - From Mighty Oaks (1975) Vinyl LP •PLAY-GRADED•

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2-panel photo/lyrics insert included. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Gate-fold cover looks good; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and slight discoloration (front/back/inner-gate); writing near top-right on front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine is mostly readable with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. From Mighty Oaks
2. Hey Mama Life
3. Play It Again
4. Rock-A-Bye Baby Blues
5. High Above My Head
6. Love Is The Key
7. You Make Me Feel Alright
8. Adam And I
9. I Wish We Could Fly

About The Record:

From Mighty Oaks is the first solo album by Moody Blues flautist Ray Thomas together with Nicky James, Trevor Jones, Dave Potts, John Jones and Mike Moran. The opening and title track, like the opening to the classical-rock fusion Moody Blues album Days of Future Passed, is a symphonic-style overture incorporating themes from various songs on the album. Hey Mama Life is a contemplative piece about hard-earned wisdom ("I was once told the streets were paved with gold / Now I know them for what they are"). High Above My Head is an up-tempo number featuring a strong brass accompaniment and Thomas's harmonica. Adam and I is dedicated to Thomas's baby son. The final track, I Wish We Could Fly, with sweeping orchestral backing, encapsulates Thomas's trademark unassuming optimism.