Maybe Tomorrow (The Iveys album)
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Maybe Tomorrow was the only album released by Badfinger
under the name The Iveys. It was issued in 1969 on the Apple
label in Japan, West Germany and Italy. Although the album was scheduled to be released worldwide, the release in the US and UK at that time was halted without explanation. Many reasons for halting the album have been suggested by the band and Apple employees, but the most common theory in that Apple's newly-hired president, Allen Klein
, stopped all non-Beatle releases on Apple until he could examine the company's finances, which were in disarray at the time.
A majority of the album's songs were later issued as Badfinger songs on the Badfinger album Magic Christian Music
.
employee Mal Evans
in early 1968. It was through Evans' perseverance that demonstration recordings made by the group were presented to The Beatles
(Apple's presidents). Although the band was initially waived by Paul McCartney
and John Lennon
, the former relented as more impressive Iveys tapes were brought in by Evans.
The group signed with Apple
in April 1968 and began making recordings immediately upon their arrival. With the incentive of releasing a worthwhile single, the band was not focused on compiling an LP. Maybe Tomorrow was therefore culled from various studio recordings the group made during a 12-month period, mostly under the production of Tony Visconti
. The songs on the LP vary widely among pop, rock, and psychedelic sounds. With few exceptions, they do not resemble the sound Badfinger would later become known for. The sound quality of the Iveys album is relatively poor due to a rushed and "muddy" mix. When some of these tracks were carefully re-mixed for Badfinger's debut album Magic Christian Music
the sound quality was significantly improved.
The title track was released as an Apple single in 1968 and enjoyed limited success in regional markets -- for example, reaching #1 in Holland.
Due to Badfinger's subsequent fame and the album's limited release, Maybe Tomorrow became an expensive collectible for many years, often earning between $200 and $400 US dollars for a single used copy. Although a 1990s re-release of the album on CD format curbed demand for the original album, the CD itself became collectible because of its limited run.
writes that these "four very nice kids [...] were not, nor are they now adventurous innovators, but they are ready, they are ready to be. The Iveys can sing and they play tight, rich stuff, write it too; they can write anything. They are lovely lads. [...] For them all Apple feels love and admiration."
Badfinger
Badfinger were a British rock band consisting originally of Pete Ham, Ron Griffiths, Mike Gibbins and Tom Evans, active from 1968 to 1983, and evolving from The Iveys, formed by Ham, Griffiths and David "Dai" Jenkins in Swansea, Wales, in the early 1960s. Joey Molland joined the group in 1969,...
under the name The Iveys. It was issued in 1969 on the Apple
Apple Records
Apple Records is a record label founded by The Beatles in 1968, as a division of Apple Corps Ltd. It was initially intended as a creative outlet for the Beatles, both as a group and individually, plus a selection of other artists including Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, and Billy Preston...
label in Japan, West Germany and Italy. Although the album was scheduled to be released worldwide, the release in the US and UK at that time was halted without explanation. Many reasons for halting the album have been suggested by the band and Apple employees, but the most common theory in that Apple's newly-hired president, Allen Klein
Allen Klein
Allen Klein was an American businessman, talent agent and record label executive. His clients included The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.- The accountant :...
, stopped all non-Beatle releases on Apple until he could examine the company's finances, which were in disarray at the time.
A majority of the album's songs were later issued as Badfinger songs on the Badfinger album Magic Christian Music
Magic Christian Music
Magic Christian Music is an album by band Badfinger, released in early 1970 on Apple Records. Three tracks from the LP are featured in the film The Magic Christian, which also gives the album its title...
.
History of Badfinger
The Iveys (later known as Badfinger) were a successful live act on the London circuit when they attracted the attention of AppleApple Records
Apple Records is a record label founded by The Beatles in 1968, as a division of Apple Corps Ltd. It was initially intended as a creative outlet for the Beatles, both as a group and individually, plus a selection of other artists including Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, and Billy Preston...
employee Mal Evans
Mal Evans
Malcolm Frederick 'Mal' Evans was best known as the road manager, assistant, and a friend of The Beatles: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr....
in early 1968. It was through Evans' perseverance that demonstration recordings made by the group were presented to The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
(Apple's presidents). Although the band was initially waived by Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
and John Lennon
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
, the former relented as more impressive Iveys tapes were brought in by Evans.
The group signed with Apple
Apple Records
Apple Records is a record label founded by The Beatles in 1968, as a division of Apple Corps Ltd. It was initially intended as a creative outlet for the Beatles, both as a group and individually, plus a selection of other artists including Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger, and Billy Preston...
in April 1968 and began making recordings immediately upon their arrival. With the incentive of releasing a worthwhile single, the band was not focused on compiling an LP. Maybe Tomorrow was therefore culled from various studio recordings the group made during a 12-month period, mostly under the production of Tony Visconti
Tony Visconti
Anthony Edward Visconti is an American record producer and sometimes a musician or singer.Since the late 1960s, he has worked with an array of performers; his lengthiest involvement with any artist is with David Bowie: intermittently from Bowie's 1969 album Space Oddity to 2003's Reality, Visconti...
. The songs on the LP vary widely among pop, rock, and psychedelic sounds. With few exceptions, they do not resemble the sound Badfinger would later become known for. The sound quality of the Iveys album is relatively poor due to a rushed and "muddy" mix. When some of these tracks were carefully re-mixed for Badfinger's debut album Magic Christian Music
Magic Christian Music
Magic Christian Music is an album by band Badfinger, released in early 1970 on Apple Records. Three tracks from the LP are featured in the film The Magic Christian, which also gives the album its title...
the sound quality was significantly improved.
The title track was released as an Apple single in 1968 and enjoyed limited success in regional markets -- for example, reaching #1 in Holland.
Due to Badfinger's subsequent fame and the album's limited release, Maybe Tomorrow became an expensive collectible for many years, often earning between $200 and $400 US dollars for a single used copy. Although a 1990s re-release of the album on CD format curbed demand for the original album, the CD itself became collectible because of its limited run.
Track listing for The Iveys/Badfinger
Songs marked '†' also appear on Badfinger's first album, Magic Christian Music.- Produced and arranged by Tony ViscontiTony ViscontiAnthony Edward Visconti is an American record producer and sometimes a musician or singer.Since the late 1960s, he has worked with an array of performers; his lengthiest involvement with any artist is with David Bowie: intermittently from Bowie's 1969 album Space Oddity to 2003's Reality, Visconti...
, except: - + Produced by Mal Evans, arranged by John Barham and Evans
- ++ Produced by The Iveys
Side one
- "See-Saw Granpa"+ (Pete Ham) – 3:33
- "Beautiful and Blue"+† (Tom EvansTom Evans (musician)Thomas Evans Jr was a musician who was most notable for his work with the band Badfinger.- Badfinger :In 1969, The Iveys changed their name to Badfinger and Paul McCartney of The Beatles gave the group a boost by offering them his song "Come and Get It" which he produced for the band...
) – 2:38 - "Dear AngieDear Angie"Dear Angie" was the name of a song composed and sung by bassist Ron Griffiths of The Iveys for the album Maybe Tomorrow. It was released as the group's second single in some European markets, and it was also included on the Badfinger album Magic Christian Music.-History:Although The Iveys' first...
"† (Ron Griffiths) – 2:39 - "Think About the Good Times" (Mike Gibbins) – 2:21
- "Yesterday Ain't Coming Back" (Ham/Evans) 2:57
- "Fisherman"+† (Evans) – 3:09
Side two
- "Maybe TomorrowMaybe Tomorrow (The Iveys song)"Maybe Tomorrow" was the name of a song composed and sung by guitarist Tom Evans of The Iveys, which was released as the group's first worldwide single on Apple Records...
"† (Evans) – 2:52 - "Sali Bloo" (Ham) – 2:35
- "Angelique"† (Evans) – 2:26
- "I'm in Love"† (Ham) – 2:25
- "They're Knocking Down Our Home"+† (Ham) – 3:41
- "I've Been Waiting" (Ham) – 5:15
1992 CD bonus tracks
- "No Escaping Your Love" (Evans) - 2:12
- "Mrs. Jones"+ (Ham) - 2:15
- "And Her Daddy's a Millionaire" (Ham/Evans) - 2:08
- "Looking for My Baby"++ (Ham) - 2:08
Sleeve notes
On the sleeve Derek TaylorDerek Taylor
Derek Taylor was an English journalist, writer and publicist, best known for his work as press officer for The Beatles...
writes that these "four very nice kids [...] were not, nor are they now adventurous innovators, but they are ready, they are ready to be. The Iveys can sing and they play tight, rich stuff, write it too; they can write anything. They are lovely lads. [...] For them all Apple feels love and admiration."
Personnel
- Pete Ham: guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Tom EvansTom Evans (musician)Thomas Evans Jr was a musician who was most notable for his work with the band Badfinger.- Badfinger :In 1969, The Iveys changed their name to Badfinger and Paul McCartney of The Beatles gave the group a boost by offering them his song "Come and Get It" which he produced for the band...
: guitar, vocals - Ron Griffiths: bass, vocals
- Mike Gibbins: drums, vocals