Formed in Greece in the mid 60s they emigrated to France, by time when getting a big hit with
RAIN & TEARS on the European Continent. Their trademark was the high falsetto voice of DEMIS.
They released three albums, 2 for Mercury and the last 666 , their progressive masterpiece
concept album for the famous Vertigo Swirl label in 1972 - very recommended !!!
After that they split Demis Roussos became a famous mor singer (Schlager) and
VANGELIS got well known for his soundtracks and in the electronic scene.
He worked together with YESs Jon Anderson and Irene Papas.
Style : Pop-Rock ; Progressive ;
see:
Demis Roussos ; Vangelis ; Jon Anderson ; Irene Papas ; Ypsilon ;
Musicians:
Demis Roussos - vocals, ac.-guitar, bass, bouzouki, trumpet;
Vangelis Papathanassiou - organ, perc., vibes, flute;
Lucas Sideras - drums, bass;
Side 1
Spring Summer, Winter and Fall (E.Papathanassiou-R.Addams) - 1970
Such a funny Night (E.Papathanassiou-R.Addams)
I want to Live (J.P.Martini - arr.: E.Papathanassiou-B.Bergman) 1969
You Always stand in my Way (E.Papathanassiou-B.Bergman)
Rain and Tears (E.Papathanassiou-B.Bergman) 1968
Side 2
Let me love, let me live (L.Sideras-R.Francis) 1970
Dont try to catch a River (E.Papathanassiou-B.Bergman) 1968
Its Five OClock (E.Papathanassiou-R.Francis) 1970
Wake Up (E.Papathanassiou-R.Francis)
End of the World (E.Papathanassiou-B.Bergman) 1968
Zustandsbeschreibung / grading:
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RECORD =
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vg++ (only side1 Song 1 = vg (+) scratch without big affect)
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COVER =
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vg+ (gatefold cover; little edge wear)
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