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Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a newly remastered anthology featuring the entire recorded output by the classic British band COCHISE.

Cochise are unsung heroes of British rock of the early 70s. Formed in 1969, the band featured the talents of legendary Pedal Steel Guitar player B.J. Cole, along with Stewart Brown (Vocals, Guitar), Mick Grabham (Lead guitar), Rick Wills (Bass) and John "Willie” Wilson (Drums). The band signed to the UK division of United Artists in 1970, releasing their self-titled debut (with legendary sleeve designed by Hipgnosis) the same year. Over the next two years they recorded two further albums, "Swallow Tales” (which featured guest Steve Marriott) and "So Far” (featuring Roy Otemro on drums). Cochise produced fine music, with influences ranging from rock to Americana, and failed to make a commercial impact at the time. The calibre of the musicians came to be realised following the demise of the band, with B.J. Cole becoming a famed session musician, Mick Grabham joining Procol Harum, Rick Wills performing with Roxy Music, Small Faces and David Gilmour before joining Foreigner and Willie Wilson joining Quiver and later performing with David Gilmour.

Track Listing

DISC ONE

1. VELVET MOUNTAIN
2. CHINA
3. TRAFALGAR DAY
4. MOMENT AND THE END
5. WATCH THIS SPACE
6. 59th STREET BRIDGE SONG (FEELIN’ GROOVY)
7. PAST LOVES
8. PAINTED LADY
9. BLACK IS THE COLOUR

TAKEN FROM THE ALBUM "COCHISE”

10. LOVE’S MADE A FOOL OF YOU
11. JED COLLDER
12. DOWN COUNTRY GIRLS
13. HOME AGAIN
14. LOST HEARTS
15. STRANGE IMAGES
16. WHY I SING THE BLUES
17. AKEN FROM THE ALBUM "SWALLOW TALES”

DISC TWO

1. 1. ANOTHER DAY
2. 2. AXIOM OF MARIA
3. 3. CAN I BREAK YOUR HEART
4. 4. O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

TAKEN FROM THE ALBUM "SWALLOW TALES”

5. 5. WORDS OF A DYING MAN

B-SIDE OF SINGLE - RELEASED IN 1970

6. CAJUN GIRL
7. BLIND LOVE
8. DANCE, DANCE, DANCE
9. SO MANY TIMES
10. DIAMONDS
11. THUNDER IN THE CRIB
12. UP AND DOWN
13. WISHING WELL
14. MIDNIGHT MOONSHINE

TAKEN FROM THE ALBUM "SO FAR"