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Idle Race
Studio album by the Idle Race
Released	September 1969 [1]
Recorded	1969
Studio	Trident Studios, London [2]
Genre	Psychedelic pop
Label	Liberty Sleeve photography and design by Michael Hasted
Producer	Jeff Lynne
The Idle Race chronology
The Birthday Party (1968) Idle Race (1969) Time Is (1971)

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Idle Race is the second album by the Idle Race, the follow-up to the band's debut, The Birthday Party.

Released in 1969, this record was the first to be produced by Jeff Lynne. After this album failed to chart, Lynne accepted Roy Wood's invitation to join fellow Birmingham band the Move.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Jeff Lynne; except where indicated Side 1

1. "Come with Me" - 2:45 (rechanneled to simulate stereo)
2. "Sea of Dreams" - 3:13
3. "Going Home" - 3:44
4. "Reminds Me of You" (Dave Pritchard) - 2:54
5. "Mr. Crow and Sir Norman" - 3:17
6. "Please No More Sad Songs" - 3:20

Side 2

1. "Girl at the Window" - 3:44
2. "Big Chief Woolly Bosher" - 5:15
3. "Someone Knocking" (Dave Pritchard) - 2:56
4. "A Better Life (The Weatherman Knows)" - 2:45
5. "Hurry Up John" - 3:33

Personnel

Idle Race

• Jeff Lynne - vocals, guitar, piano
• Dave Pritchard - guitar, vocals
• Greg Masters - bass guitar, vocals
• Roger Spencer - drums, vocals

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