Mc Donald and Giles - (1971) Mc Donald and Giles

After recording "In the Court of the Crimson King" as founding members of KING CRIMSON, Multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald and drummer Michael Giles made a blunder of a career move and left the band, forming the no-so-cleverly titled MCDONALD AND GILES. Lack on originality aside, they managed to record one self-titled album of fine quality prog music. The style is a less bombastic take on the first two KING CRIMSON albums. Steve Winwood guested on the album. It's recommended to fans of early KING CRIMSON.

Studio Album, released in 1971

Track Listings

1. Suite in C including Turnham Green, Here I Am and others (11:15)
2. Flight Of The Ibis (3:11)
3. Is She Waiting? (2:36)
4. Tomorrow's People - The Children of Today (7:02)
5-10. Birdman (21:11) involving:
5. The Inventor's Dream (O.U.A.T.) (3:53)
6. The Workshop (2:51)
7. Wishbone Ascension (1:30)
8. Birdman Flies! (6:18)
9. Wings In The Sunset (0:40)
10. Birdman - The Reflection (5:59)

Total Time: 45:20
Line-up/Musicians

- Ian McDonald / guitar, piano, organ, saxes, flute, clarinet, zither, vocals and sundries
- Michael Giles / drums, percussion (including milk bottle, handsaw, lip whistle and nutbox), vocals
- Peter Giles / bass guitar
- Steve Winwood / organ, and piano solo on Turnham Green
- Michael Blakesley / trombone on Tomorrow's People
- Peter Sinfield / lyricist