Taking Off (Neil Innes album)
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Taking Off is the second solo album by Neil Innes
and was released in 1977.
In 2005 the album was released on CD, paired with The Innes Book of Records
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Neil Innes
Neil James Innes is an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later The Rutles.-Personal life:...
and was released in 1977.
In 2005 the album was released on CD, paired with The Innes Book of Records
The Innes Book of Records (album)
The Innes Book of Records is the third solo album by Neil Innes and was released in 1979 to accompany the BBC television series of the same name...
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Tracklisting
All songs written by Neil Innes- "Crystal Balls" - 2:57
- "Catch Phrase" - 2:48
- "God is Love" - 3:42
- "Randy Raquel" - 3:23
- "Shangri-La" - 3:51
- "Drama On a Saturday Night" - 4:59
- "Dreams Shine Through" - 3:50
- "Busy Day" - 3:26
- "Three Piece Suite" - 3:35
- "La Vie En Rose" - 3:15
Personnel
- Neil InnesNeil InnesNeil James Innes is an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later The Rutles.-Personal life:...
- vocals, piano - John HalseyJohn Halsey (musician)John Halsey is a rock drummer, best known for his appearance as "Barry" in The Rutles, leading to his playing with Neil Innes's band Fatso and appearing in the film All You Need is Cash ....
- drums - Timmy Donald - drums
- Brian Hodgson - bass guitar
- Alan James - bass guitar
- Richard Lee - double bass
- Billy BremnerBilly Bremner (musician)William "Billy" Bremner is a guitarist best known for his work in the band Rockpile and on many of Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds' albums...
- guitar - Roger Rettig - guitar
- John Megginson - piano
- Julian Smedley - vocals, violin
- Keith Nelson - banjo
- Willie Fahey - flute, saxophone
- Brian Bowles - vocals
- Sue Jones-DaviesSue Jones-DaviesSue Jones-Davies is a Welsh actress and singer, who appeared as Judith in the 1979 film Monty Python's Life of Brian. Mayor of Aberystwyth from 2008–2009, she now serves as town councillor.-Early life and education:Sue Jones-Davies was born in Wales...
- vocals