1987 German pressing
The Hunting of the Snark is a musical based on Lewis Carroll's 1876 poem The Hunting of the Snark, written by composer Mike Batt.
As new, including 12 page lyric booklet
The Hunting of the Snark tells the tale of several characters who go on a sea journey, searching for a mythical creature called "The Snark", whatever it may be, for the Snark is different things to each of the characters.The Baker's uncle once told him, "If your Snark be a Boojum! ... You will softly and suddenly vanish away, And never be met with again!". Through this journey relationships develop, tensions rise and the Baker's worst nightmare comes true.
It was created as a concept album in 1986 but withheld from sale after a dispute with the record label CBS (now Sony Music). The recording featured Roger Daltrey, Art Garfunkel, John Gielgud, Stéphane Grappelli, George Harrison, John Hurt, Julian Lennon, Cliff Richard, Captain Sensible, Deniece Williams, and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Cast
Mike Batt, The Boots/conductor
Cliff Richard, The Bellman
Roger Daltrey, The Barrister
Art Garfunkel, The Butcher
Sir John Hurt, Co-Narrator
Sir John Gielgud Co-Narrator
Julian Lennon, The Baker
Captain Sensible, The Billiard Marker
Deniece Williams, The Beaver
Also featuring Maggie Reilly on vocals, The London Symphony Orchestra, along with George Harrison on Guitar and Stephane Grappelli on Violin
1 Introduction 2:06
2 Children Of The Sky Lead Vocals Mike Batt 5:25
3 The Bellman's Speech Lead Vocals Cliff Richard 3:14
4 The Escapade Lead Vocals Cliff Richard, Deniece Williams 9:21
5 Midnight Smoke Lead Vocals Julian Lennon 5:58
6 The Snooker Song Lead Vocals Captain Sensible 3:15
7 The Pig Must Die Lead Vocals Roger Daltrey 5:13
8 The Beaver's Lesson Lead Vocals Art Garfunkel, Deniece Williams 3:16
9 A Delicate Combination Lead Vocals Art Garfunkel, Deniece Williams 1:50
10 As Long As The Moon Can Shine Lead Vocals Art Garfunkel 5:01
11 Dancing Towards Disaster Lead Vocals Deniece Williams 3:01
12 The Vanishing Lead Vocals Julian Lennon, Maggie Reilly, Mike Batt 8:00
