original syn (1965-69)

• Hard cardboard sleeve with artwork by Sara Gossett
• Remastered sound
• Insert with detailed liner notes by David Wells with an introduction by Phil Collins (a huge fan during their Marquee days), plus rare photos / memorabilia

A must to anyone into ‘60s British beat and psychedelia, here’s the complete recordings of pre-YES band THE SYN, featuring Chris Squire and Peter Banks.

Including their sought after mod-psych singles for DERAM ('Grounded', '14 Hour Technicolour Dream', 'Flowerman'…) plus a treasure trove of rare 60s recordings, including a five-minute rehearsal excerpt of stage favourite 'The Gangster Opera’, an earlier recording of ‘Flowerman’, a pre-Deram acetate of the unissued-at-the-time ‘Merry-Go-Round’, two tracks by pre-Syn band The Selfs and more. Also including are a couple of 1974 bonus tracks from post-Syn project Narsquijack.

Led by singer Steve Nardelli, The Syn formed in1966 initially as a mod / Tamla band. They soon embraced psychedelia and flower-power with some legendary theatrical shows during their Marquee Club residency. After a string of singles for the Deram label, the band slowly evolved into legendary prog band Yes.

Track Listing

Side 1:
• 1. Grounded
• 2. 14 Hour Technicolour Dream
• 3. Flowerman
• 4. Created By Clive
• 5. The Last Performance of The Royal Regimental Very Victorious and Valiant Band
• 6. Mister White's White Flying Machine
Side 2:
• Flowerman (Demo)
• Merry-Go-Round
• I Can't Explain
• Love You
• The Gangster Opera (Chorus / Legs Diamond / Reprise)
• Sunset Boulevard Lament
• Cadillac Dreams