Any love for the band Camel here?

[Fassa Albrecht]

One of my fave bands. Anyone else?

[steelhead2]

Blue Cheer? my recent fondling,man! talk about K/A!! grinding bass woowie(sorry no icon fits),,post up a link!

[PJSShearer]

Do you mean the Prog-Rock Camel from Guildford with Peter Bardens on Keys?.

[Bruce Lindfield]

I was always aware of them - but to me, they were like a second division outfit - like Barnsley to say Led Zeppelin's Manchester United or Yes's Liverpool!!

[foq1978]

I was never a Progressive Rock fan, but I must admit that there are a few songs (and even bands) that I like. A friend introduced me to Camel, and I really enjoyed the bass from Lady Fantasy from their album Mirage. The best part, for me at least, is the riff that starts around 9:10. 9:10!!!

The song: http://hearthebass.blogspot.com/2009...y-fantasy.html

[PJSShearer]

Originally Posted by Bruce Lindfield

I was always aware of them - but to me, they were like a second division outfit - like Barnsley to say Led Zeppelin's Manchester United or Yes's Liverpool!!

I wasn't too fond of them either, but being in a prog band from Guildford myself meant that a lot of my "hairy" mates were into them and I went with the flow (peace!!).

I remember seeing them at the Guildford Civic Hall in 1975 when they played the "The Snow Goose" in its entirity and I must say I enjoyed it, but otherwise they didn't quite do it for me - definitely second division.

[Kink Rimson]

I love the Snow Goose album. And Mirage is wonderful but the vocals are lamentable.

Never too impressed with the bass player unfortunately, I always feel their music offered a lot more for a bassist to work with. Still, he got the job done.

Lucky Andy Latimer's guitar playing was so damn good.

[N.F.A.]

I always liked them. Still have Mirage and Snow Goose on cd..

[Barkless Dog]

They were right up there with Soft Machine for me.

Looking back now they were kind of a "smooth" prog band, easy on the ears.


Good stuff.

[etechstan]

I heard them for the first time last month when a coworker was laughing about this "one hit wonder" band with a stupid name. I watched a few videos and thought they were awesome.

[Bruce Lindfield]

Originally Posted by Barkless Dog

They were right up there with Soft Machine for me.

Looking back now they were kind of a "smooth" prog band, easy on the ears.


Good stuff.

Soft Machine were very different - by the time you get to their 3rd album masterpiece, they are playing Free Jazz and have completely departed the rock scene - plus they are very far from "easy listening!!"

Just put on the first track of Soft Machine 3 and you are in a totally different world of horn sections and avant garde Jazz!!

[Phalex]

I was always a big fan! Andy Ward is still one my favorite drummers. (Pity he messed himself up. Just say NO kids!) That guy had pocket for days.

Great band all round. Rain Dances and the Snow Goose got lots of play way back when. I still have the albums someplace, but alas, no turntable....

[Fassa Albrecht]

Yaay!

[PhR]

Yes, especially he 1977-78 era when they had Richard Sinclair on bass and vocals. The best vocalist Camel ever had and, no offense Colin Bass, David Paton and Doug Ferguson, the best bassist too.

Mel Collins on reeds and flute didn't hurt either.

[FromBeyond]

Absolutely! Camel is awesome!

[refbassist]

some camel love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlTh6nsJpXw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ujk5QTHvdA

[Phalex]

I see your Camel love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEtBPI3fMQA

[bassarch]

one of the best progressive rock bands , snow goose especially ,lots of love here

[MusicManLN3]

One of my favorite bands. Some really great tunes.

[fretlessguy]

Camel was always a musicians' band to me. I'd say Stationary Traveler was my favorite. I have not heard the CDs from the last few years.