Name: Ferguslie Park by Stealers Wheel
Brand: Stealers Wheel
SKU: 602517648937
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (77 reviews)

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Ferguslie Park was recorded after a dizzying string of changes in Stealers Wheel -- co-founder Gerry Rafferty's exit soon after finishing the group's first LP, his replacement by Luther Grosvenor and the delayed climb of "Stuck in the Middle with You," Rafferty's return, and the firing of all involved and the reduction of the group to its founding duo of Rafferty and Joe Egan. The resulting album, recorded with some nine support players (including ex-Herd members Gary Taylor and Andrew Steele, plus guitarists Joe Jammer and Bernie Holland), conductor/arranger Richard Hewson in support, and Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller producing, is an upbeat if somewhat less focused work than its predecessor -- the mix of hard rock ("What More Could You Want") and lean, melodic songs ("Good Businessman") highlighted by lush choruses, and augmented with occasional spacy digressions such as the shimmering percussion-based interlude between "Wheelin'" and "Waltz (You Know It Makes Sense)," makes this a surprisingly diverse body of music. There wasn't a hit single to be found here, however, which meant that listeners had to find the album on their own; there are moments that anticipate (albeit distantly) Rafferty's solo work, including some well-placed sax breaks, and also jagged, bluesy guitar in all sorts of unexpected places, such as behind the tuneful organ on "Blind Faith" (and the "Shakin' All Over" riff even makes a veiled appearance on "Good Businessman"). ~ Bruce Eder

1. Good Businessman

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Mike Stoller
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Richard Hewson; Performer
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Other

2. Star

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Joe Egan; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Joe Egan; Composer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Richard Hewson
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Mike Stoller; Performer
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Joe Egan; Other

3. Wheelin'

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Mike Stoller
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Richard Hewson; Performer
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Other

4. Waltz (You Know It Makes Sense!)

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Joe Egan; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Joe Egan; Composer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Richard Hewson
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Mike Stoller; Performer
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Joe Egan; Other

5. What More Could You Want

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Richard Hewson
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Mike Stoller; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gerry Rafferty; Other

6. Over My Head

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Richard Hewson
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Mike Stoller; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gerry Rafferty; Other

7. Blind Faith

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Mike Stoller
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Richard Hewson; Performer
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Other

8. Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind

by Stealers Wheel

Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Composer: Joe Egan; Composer
Lyricist: Joe Egan; Composer
Producer: Mike Stoller
Jerome Leiber; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joe Egan; Other

9. Steamboat Row

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Richard Hewson
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Mike Stoller; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gerry Rafferty; Other

10. Back On My Feet Again

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Joe Egan; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Joe Egan; Composer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Richard Hewson
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Mike Stoller; Performer
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Joe Egan; Other

11. Who Cares

by Stealers Wheel

Carillon: Peter Robinson; Performer
Primary Artist: Stealers Wheel; Main Performer
Bells: Andrew Steele; Performer
Drums: Andrew Steele; Performer
Electric Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Lyricist: Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Electric Guitar: Joe Jammer
Bernie Holland; Performer
Mixing: Phill Brown; Production
Mixing Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Recording Assistant: Rhett Davies; Production
Conga: Andrew Steele; Other
Guitar: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Producer: Jerome Leiber
Mike Stoller; Production
Hammond Organ: Peter Robinson; Performer
Harmonica: Chris Neale; Performer
Harp: Corky Hale; Performer
Composer: Gerry Rafferty; Composer
Harpsichord: Mike Stoller; Performer
Kazoo: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Mandolin: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Maracas: Andrew Steele; Performer
Moog Bass: Gary Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Andrew Steele; Performer
Performer: Bernie Holland
Steve Gregory
Richard Hewson
Gerry Rafferty
Gary Taylor
Peter Robinson
Chris Neale
Chris Mercer
Andrew Steele
Joe Egan
Joe Jammer
Corky Hale
Mike Stoller; Performer
Horn Arranger: Mike Stoller; Other
Piano: Gerry Rafferty
Peter Robinson
Joe Egan; Performer
Pipe: Peter Robinson; Performer
Recording: Phill Brown; Production
Tambourine: Andrew Steele; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Chris Mercer
Steve Gregory; Performer
Triangle: Andrew Steele; Performer
Vocals: Joe Egan
Gerry Rafferty; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Richard Hewson; Composer
Synthesizer: Peter Robinson; Performer
Studio Personnel: Phill Brown
Rhett Davies; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gerry Rafferty; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

36 minutes and 15 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1385x1385 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Soft Rock, Psychedelic, Classic Rock

Label

UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1972

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602517648937

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Notification

Ferguslie Park

1. Good Businessman

2. Star

3. Wheelin'

4. Waltz (You Know It Makes Sense!)

5. What More Could You Want

6. Over My Head

7. Blind Faith

8. Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind

9. Steamboat Row

10. Back On My Feet Again

11. Who Cares

Technical Specifications

Ferguslie Park

Product information

Release options

1. Good Businessman

2. Star

3. Wheelin'

4. Waltz (You Know It Makes Sense!)

5. What More Could You Want

6. Over My Head

7. Blind Faith

8. Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind

9. Steamboat Row

10. Back On My Feet Again

11. Who Cares

Technical Specifications