Overlooked 1971 album from classically trained British composer Ed Welch, featuring lyrics by American folk icon Tom Paxton. Welch's sophisticated arrangements, from refined orchestration to elegant piano-led melodies, meet Paxton's warm, inviting words across ten songs that move effortlessly between upbeat pop and tender balladry. Often compared to the Elton John/Bernie Taupin partnership, the Welch-Paxton collaboration produced songs later covered by Cilla Black. This first-ever reissue, produced by Michael de Albuquerque and remastered by Prof. Stoned, includes two non-album A & B sides and an 8-page booklet with liner notes by Xander Pas and recollections from George and Michael de Albuquerque.

Tracklist:

Clowns
Maybe It's Today
I Couldn't Wait to Tell You
Smile Like a Movie Star
It's Another Beautiful Day
It's All Down to You
What Did I Do That Was Wrong
Down in the City
Show Me the Way to Your Heart
The Bird Song
We Can Make It
It Ain't Easy (But I'll Try) [Single A-Side]
Fridays [Single B-Side]
I Should Have Been a Lady [Single A-Side]
All the Way to Richmond [Single B-Side]

UPC: 601570655838
Label: Think Like A Key Rec
Release Date: 5.22.26
Format: CD

Ed Welch - Clowns (With Booklet) (Digipak)