Doggerel Bank - Mister Skillicorn Dances
Review by Kazumasa Harumoto
Doggerel Bank's album "Mister Skillicorn Dances" is a delightful and eclectic mix of genres and styles. The band's musicianship is impressive, with each member bringing their own unique sound to the table. The album opens with the upbeat and catchy "The Ballad of Mister Skillicorn," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. From there, the band takes listeners on a journey through folk, rock, and even a touch of jazz.
The lyrics are witty and engaging, with a focus on storytelling and clever wordplay. "The Devil's Darning Needle" is a standout track, with its haunting melody and dark lyrics. "The Bumblebee's Lament" is another highlight, with its whimsical melody and clever lyrics.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse Keeper's Bicycle | 5:08 | |
| Lady Jane | 1:49 | |
| The Man With The Ginger Lily | 2:21 | |
| Valediction (Rondeau Redouble) | 3:11 | |
| Where The Sun Always Shines | 4:13 | |
| Mister Skillicorn Dances | 2:47 | |
| Cow Pie | 2:18 | |
| North Circular Blues | 2:38 | |
| Hyde Park Monster | 4:51 | |
| Crazy Lips | 2:29 | |
| Oblique Song | 3:36 | |
| Sarcophagus Blues | 2:52 | |
| Shopping Around | 4:53 |
Video
Doggerel Bank - Mr Skillicorn Dances, Live on Spike Milligan's Q6
Shopping Around - Doggerel Bank
Valediction - Doggerel Bank
Mr Skillicorn Dances- Doggerel Bank
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Catalog Numbers
CAS 1102Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | EMI Records |
| Marketed By | B & C Records |
| Manufactured By | B&C Records Ltd. |
| Distributed By | B&C Records Ltd. |
| Printed By | James Upton Ltd. |
| Published By | Firesign Music Ltd. |
| Produced For | Hush Productions |
| Recorded At | Morgan Studios |
| Lacquer Cut At | Master Room |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | William Bealby-Wright |
| Engineer | Gregg Jackman |
| Guest | Dave Olney |
| Bass Guitar | Dave Olney |
| Guitar | Richard Morcombe |
| Banjo | Richard Morcombe |
| Piano | Tom Parker |
| Organ | Tom Parker |
| Tuba | Martin Fry |
| Vocals | Clare Torrey, Jonathan Adams, Martin Jay, Tina Charles |
| Mastered By | Porky |
| Music By | Jim Parker |
| Oboe | Jim Parker |
| Cor Anglais | Jim Parker |
| Concertina | Jim Parker |
| Producer | Hugh Murphy |
| Violin | Susan Baker |
| Viola | Susan Baker |
| Mandolin | Susan Baker |
| Words By | William Bealby-Wright |
| Voice | William Bealby-Wright |
Notes
- UK original.
- Sleeve:
- Recorded at Morgan Studios
- Marketed by B&C Records, 37 Soho Square, London, W1
- All titles published by Firesign Music Ltd.
- Printed by James Upton Ltd., England
- Labels:
- ℗ 1975
- All tracks: Firesign Music Ltd
- Produced for Hush Productions
- Manufactured and distributed by B&C Records Ltd.
- Mastering and Pressing credits derived from runout matrix.
- Runout matrix: stamped, "PORKYO HUGMY" and "SAVE LOVE" hand-etched.
- Transitional release version consisting of a Phonodisc pressing in a refurbished B&C sleeve.
- [on sticker:] Manufactured & distributed by Phonogram Ltd, Phonodisc Ltd, Chadwell Heath, Essex
- Marketed and distributed by Phonogram Ltd
- Mastering, Lacquer Cut and Pressing credits derived from runout matrix.
- Runout matrix: stamped, "A PORKY PRIME CUT" and "PECKO" hand-etched.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Label A): †CAS 1102-A†
- Matrix / Runout (Label B): †CAS 1102-B†
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 1): CAS 1102 A-1U A 1 PORKYO HUGMY
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 1): CAS 1102 B-1U M 1 SAVE LOVE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 2): CAS 1102 A-1U A 1 PORKYO HUGMY
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 2): CAS 1102 B-1U G 1 SAVE LOVE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A): CAS1102 1Y//2 M 11 1 A PORKY PRIME CUT
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B): CAS1102 2Y//2 M 11 1 PECKO
Summary by Kazumasa Harumoto
Comments
Love it. Why isn't it on CD?
Loved Spike as I child, but I would have been too young to appreciate this band. Discovering it now at 53! Thanks for uploading :0)
does anyone know if they're still alive and going? the lead vocalist was called william bealby-wright, and i believe his wife is/was the violinist, called susan baker.
Not bad a Bit like Vivian Stanshall.
Remember hearing them live on John Peels "Sounds of the 70s". Excellent number called "A Shropshire Lad" (A Betjeman Poem) set to their quirky music. Sadly never recorded - I've searched for many years.
The best song
Heard this, probably this performance, over 40 years ago and it's stuck in my head ever since. Marvellous to hear it again.
...Pure genius, and you still can't get the albums on CD...
Thanks for uploading this- very interesting. I love their two LPs.
This clip brings back wonderful memories. I worked on the show and fell in love with the rhythm, poetry and music of this group.
The composer Jim Parker is seen here playing the cor anglais. His award-winning compositions, musical scores and TV themes range from mischievously funny to truly haunting. His collaboration with John Betjeman was pure genius. Mr Skillicorn is a strange piece - one you can't quite get out of your ears.
The composer Jim Parker is seen here playing the cor anglais. His award-winning compositions, musical scores and TV themes range from mischievously funny to truly haunting. His collaboration with John Betjeman was pure genius. Mr Skillicorn is a strange piece - one you can't quite get out of your ears.
I had no idea this clip existed! Bought their LPs years ago - still treasure them. Many thanks for posting this video.
Wow. I've been trying to track this down ever since I first saw it 36 years ago. Brilliant name, great work. Many many thanks.
Long been a fan of Silver Faces but hadn't seen him until now.Too observant to have been wildly popular.
Oh that was brill! Me and my bro use to love this when we were but knee high to a grasshopper! I've since managed to get hold of both lps again, never thought I'd get to see a live performance. Many thanks!
wow, big thank you for uploading this..
Thank you posting this. I bought Silver Faces after seeing them on TV way back.
