Grass & Wild Strawberries (Chilliwack album)
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Grass and Wild Strawberries, released in 1969, is an album by the Canadian rock band Chilliwack
when they were known as The Collectors. The songs were written as part of prominent Canadian playwright George Ryga
's stage play Grass and Wild Strawberries. The distinctly literary lyrics were written by Ryga. The song "Seventeenth Summer" was later re-recorded by Chilliwack and an extended jam based on it became a feature of their live performance. The fast-paced "Early Morning" was released as a single but did not become a major hit, reaching #84 on the RPM Magazine
chart on July 12, 1969.
Chilliwack (band)
Chilliwack are a Canadian rock band that had their heyday during the 1970s and 1980s. Although they are a Canadian band, the members were all born in, as well as reside in, the United States of America. They are perhaps best remembered for their five biggest songs "My Girl ", "I Believe", "Whatcha...
when they were known as The Collectors. The songs were written as part of prominent Canadian playwright George Ryga
George Ryga
George Ryga was a Canadian playwright and novelist.Ryga was born in Deep Creek near Athabasca, Alberta to poor Ukrainian immigrant parents. Unable to continue his schooling past grade six, he worked at a variety of jobs, including radio copywriter...
's stage play Grass and Wild Strawberries. The distinctly literary lyrics were written by Ryga. The song "Seventeenth Summer" was later re-recorded by Chilliwack and an extended jam based on it became a feature of their live performance. The fast-paced "Early Morning" was released as a single but did not become a major hit, reaching #84 on the RPM Magazine
RPM (magazine)
RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,...
chart on July 12, 1969.
Tracks
- "Overture" (4:49)
- "Grass & Wild Strawberries" (2:01)
- "Things I Remember" (2:46)
- "Don’t Turn Away (from Me)" (3:10)
- "Teletype Click" (2:55)
- "Seventeenth Summer" (3:29)
- "The Long Rain" (2:57)
- "My Love Delights Me" (2:23)
- "Dream of Desolation" (2:30)
- "Rainbow of Fire" (2:52)
- "Early Morning" (3:28)
- "Sheep On the Hillside" (4:17)
Musicians
- Bill Henderson: guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Claire LawrenceClaire LawrenceClaire Lawrence was a founding member of the Canadian band The Collectors, and remained with the group when it transitioned to Chilliwack in 1971. He performed on keyboards, flute, saxophone, and piano...
: flute, saxophone, harmonica, keyboards, vocals - Ross Turney: drums,
- Glenn Miller: bass, vocals
- Howie Vickers: vocals