01	Pedra da Gavea						04:15
	02	Front Line						03:45
	03	Bombay Duck						03:16
	04	Animal Showdown						02:40
	05	Big Ben						03:58
	06	Rhapsody in Blue						05:29
	07	Wooly Willy Tango						03:20
	08	The Pulse						05:23
	09	Swan Lager						02:46
	10	March Of The Gladiators						04:54
	11	Falcons de Neige						05:04
	12	The Flasher						05:25
	13	The Palais						02:21
	14	Stand By						03:31
	15	Sea Horses						03:52
	16	Half Holiday						03:00
	17	Summertime						04:25

Rhapsodies ( 1979)


Catalogue
Type Cat No. Label Country
Vinyl LP AMLX 68508 A&M UK
Cassette CXM68508 A&M UK
Vinyl LP SP6501 A&M USA
CD D50Y3128 A&M Japan

Track List
Title Length
1 Pedra da Gavea 4' 3"
2 Front Line 3' 43"
3 Bombay Duck 3' 14"
4 Animal Showdown 2' 40"
5 Big Ben 3' 37"
6 Rhapsody in Blue 5' 26"
7 Wooly Willy Tango 3' 22"
8 The Pulse 5' 20"
9 Swan Lager 2' 45"
10 March of the Gladiators 5' 0"
11 Flacons de Neige 5' 1"
12 The Flasher 5' 32"
13 The Palais 2' 24"
14 Stand By 3' 30"
15 Sea Horses 3' 55"
16 Half Holiday 3' 0"
17 Summertime 4' 35"
18 Credits 3' 10"

Artist List
Name Instrument
Rick Wakeman Keyboards
Bruce Lynch Bass
Frank Gibson Drums
Nico Ramsden Electric Guitars
Tony Visconti Acoustic Guitars


Additional Information
Studios:
 La Grange Studios
 Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland

Engineering:
 Tony Visconti
 David Richards (Asst)



Reviews
Tim Boudewijn van der Wart on 30/03/2002 [Other reviews by Tim Boudewijn van der Wart ]

Although some will argue this, to my opinion this is still a pure seventies album (and not even Rick's last! to my opinion that's Rock 'n Roll prophet!). The style, the instruments and the humour is all typically of the seventies and that makes it a very good album with good and powerful songs (sea horses, summertime, the pulse) and there are also good and funny songs like Bombay duck and woolly willy tango. The album being long does not affect its quality; it is a very good en enjoyable listen with typical Wakeman moments, which we actually all want to hear from Rick. It is a link you don't want to miss in your collection, there lots of them around too so it won't be any trouble finding a copy.

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Christian Loebenstein on 23/08/2000 [Other reviews by Christian Loebenstein ]

Some people say, the cover-art of this record is probably described best as: how low can you get (and they mean the inside of the Gatefold sleeve). Others have asked me, if Wakeman has ever been in Abba. That's "Rhapsodies" judged by the cover. From the inside, the view is quite different: 1979, Mountain Studios Montreux, Tony Visconti producing - what a mixture. The set: 17 tracks, all instrumental; a fantastic rhythm section and a lot of synths; nice melodies and some typically funny solo-ing. Somebody has mentioned an attempt at "easy-listening". Piano-indulgers check out "Summertime". All others I heavily recommend "Bombay Duck" - so am I really the only one to vote this song No.1??? Overall this Album must have been great fun in the making (credits-section)and it is listening to. Track down a vinyl copy, I don't think it will ever be released on CD.

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Scott Allsop on 18/10/1999 [Other reviews by Scott Allsop ]

If you want to know where Wakeman came from, this is the album for you. Featuring a large selection of classical (Swan Lager) and jazz (Rhapsody in Blue) influences, "Rhapsodies" plays a successful link between the Wakeman of pre and post Arthur. An important addition to any collection.

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Bjorn Olaf Syvertsen on 04/12/1997 [Other reviews by Bjorn Olaf Syvertsen ]

1979 was the year when Rick obviously got tired of being serious. It was also a time when punk had taken over the rock scene and progressive rock unfortunately was nearly abolished by critics the world over. It was also a time of disco... That marks Rick's recordings in 1979. "Rhapsodies" is a double album, containing more or less instrumental disco pieces. It does not stand out as a great album, but it contains some really entertaining tracks, especially "Bombay Duck" and "Woolly Willy Tango".

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Mats Landstrom on 24/09/1997 [Other reviews by Mats Landstrom ]

A double album (LP-that is) with a total of 70 minutes of music. Some songs are a little too lightweigth in my taste, and the material is overall "easier" and less serious than on Ricks most albums. I guess if you throw out the worst 30 minutes, you have a good, but not great, single album. The piano rendition of Summertime stands out.

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Tom Brenny on 24/09/1997 [Other reviews by Tom Brenny ]

A quirky album, with high spirits. Much of it very disco sounding. Although a lot of the keyboard sounds are tacky and dated, there's some good music. The jazz piano of 'Summertime' is outstanding. Though the rhythm section can't get past the funk and disco sound, still a lot of fun!

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Armando Betancourt on 19/07/1997 [Other reviews by Armando Betancourt ]

Rick "Just One More Jig" Wakeman, having fun with his pals at his most festive mood ever. A short double album (70:17) that induces unstoppable foot-stomping, with a few serene moments. Classics such as "Rhapsody In Blue" and "Swan Lager" ("Lake") played to a very danceable beat. Generous use of mini-moog and all the early period synth sounds. Plus a "Summertime" cover guaranteed to raise goose-bumps!


c Rick Wakeman/RWCC/Wayne Smith 1995-2003