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Presented with an 8-page booklet containing background liners and timeline photos.  Lee Jackson - vocals, bass guitar; Brian Davison - drums; Keith Emerson - keyboards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tracklisting: 1. Country Pie\/ Brandenburg Concerto No.6 \/ 2. Hang On To A Dream \/ 3. Pathetique (Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6, 3rd Movement) \/ 4. For Example \/ 5. She Belongs To Me\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Calling","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50460798714187,"sku":"2006278","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/s-l500_4acbbeeb_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727238380"},{"product_id":"live-broadcasts-1968-ep","title":"Live Broadcasts 1968 EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree live recordings featuring The Nice early on in their career as a four-piece with Davy O ́List on guitar. America and Rondo A La Turk were recorded in colour for Swiss TV in September 1968. The Hits a GoGo series also featured shows by David Bowie and Humble Pie. \u003ci\u003eAzrial (Angel Of Death)\u003c\/i\u003e was captured live at Piper Club, Rome on 6th April the same year for Italian TV. Remarkably, the clips survived and can be seen on popular video channels on the interweb. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1960's Records","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50466750792011,"sku":"1055236","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/448742a4-28a7-4947-baa8-ffe4321dffc9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727319493"},{"product_id":"the-thoughts-of-emerlist-davjack-expanded-edition","title":"The Thoughts Of Emerlist Davjack (Expanded Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGroundbreaking debut album by The Nice reborn to inspire a new generation of music fans. Recorded in 1967 and originally released in 1968,\u003ci\u003e The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack\u003c\/i\u003e marked the beginning of a revolutionary journey into progressive rock. Featuring the iconic lineup of Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson, David O’List and Brian Davison, \u003ci\u003eThe Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack\u003c\/i\u003e is a true testament to the band's pioneering sound. The album seamlessly fuses elements of classical music, avant-garde, jazz, and rock into a cohesive and innovative whole, setting the stage for the evolution of prog rock in the late 60s and beyond. Highlights of the album include tracks like ‘Flower King of Flies’, ‘Rondo’, and ‘Tantalising Maggie’, which capture the era's psychedelic vibe with echoes of San Francisco's counter-culture sound and the mind- bending influences of artists like Jefferson Airplane, Iron Butterfly, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and Cream. The expanded CD edition of this release also includes the haunting and brilliant track ‘Azrial (Angel of Death)’, originally released in 1967 as the B-side to The Nice's debut recording. This reissue is the opportunity to experience the daring creativity and genre-defying spirit of The Nice in their prime. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e TRACK LIST LP SIDE A 1. Flower King Of Flies 2. The Thoughts Of Emerlist Davjack 3. Bonnie K 4. Rondo SIDE B 1. War And Peace 2. Tantalising Maggie 3. Dawn 4. The Cry Of Eugene TRACK LIST EXPANDED CD 1. Flower King Of Flies 2. The Thoughts Of Emerlist Davjack 3. Bonnie K 4. Rondo 5. War And Peace 6. Tantalising Maggie 7. Dawn 8. The Cry Of Eugene Bonus track 9. 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Initially recorded with the original lineup of Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson, Davy O'List, and Brian Davison, the album took a transformative turn when O'List departed mid-session, leaving The Nice to complete it as a commanding, organ-driven trio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide One continues the path set by the band’s debut, The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack, featuring shorter, pop- psychedelic compositions interwoven with avant-garde elements. Tracks such as Daddy Where Did I Come From and Little Arabella highlight Emerson’s groundbreaking keyboard layering, incorporating piano and Hammond organ textures. Meanwhile, Side Two unveils the album’s true centrepiece—the epic title track Ars Longa Vita Brevis, an audacious 19-minute fusion of rock trio and full symphonic orchestra, marking one of the earliest and most innovative collaborations between rock and classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Immediate","offers":[{"title":"LP - X Ray Marbled","offer_id":51939913564491,"sku":"R4232-2713","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_bfdb77f9-924d-4226-a148-c76d5c430ee1.jpg?v=1748707821"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-nice.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}