Sky - The Collection CD

South Africa only compilation of Sky's best-known songs and hits. Similar to "The Best of Sky", released elsewhere in 1994, but with a slightly different tracklisting and running order.

Formed in 1979 as a direct result of classical guitarist John Williams' 1971 Changes album in which he ventured into soft rock for the first time, Sky was an attempt to meld the worlds of classical music and rock instrumentals, with results that echoed the U.S.-based work of composer Chip Davis with his Fresh Aire projects. In 1971, Williams recorded Changes with the intent of displaying his classical guitar prowess in the context of soft rock arrangements. Amongst the session players on the album were bassist Herbie Flowers (then with Blue Mink), keyboardist Francis Monkman (then working with Curved Air), and drummer Tristan Fry, who was doing session work in addition to working as a percussionist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the Fields. Williams continued to use the same group of session players for future projects, leading to a decision by Williams and Flowers during the recording of Williams' Travelling (1978) to form a band. Fry and Monkman were quickly brought into the fold, and the band was completed with the addition of Australian guitarist Kevin Peek. A name was chosen, demos recorded, and a label, Ariola, finally acquired after many rejections.

EAN: 6001210776239

CAT#: RTMCD 590

Phase Two Music, 1995

Country: South Africa

Very good condition

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