Rick Wakeman - (2002) Wakeman & Cousins - Hummingbird

RICK WAKEMAN - (2002) Wakeman & Cousins - Hummingbird

"This is a very nice album - and quite a pleasant surprise for Strawbs fans. The songs are good and melodic and the entire album is quite pleasant and relaxing. A must for all Strawbs fans, and also an album Rick fans should buy. (I had looked for it some time when I suddenly found it in the record shop under "H"... Someone in the shop obviously thought there was a band named Hummingbird who had just released an album called "Wakeman & Cousins"...)
review by Bjorn Olaf Syvertsen on 18/06/2003"
"You'll probably all know that Rick's big break before joining Yes was spending a year with The Strawbs. He made one full studio album and one live album whilst a member and, I think, contributed to Dave Cousin's solo album. To hear that Rick was making a new album with Dave after many years was great news, and the finished product does not disappoint. Dave Cousin's voice is unique - and I can certainly understand that some people don't like it. But believe me, the songs on this album will send shivers down your spine, they are that good. And Rick is certainly on form. Just listen to the keyboard solo that occupies the last minute of the opening track "The Young Pretender". To me this is the best Rick has sounded for many years. If you've not been sure about buying this album, please do: I know you'll like it!
review by Kevan James on 10/04/2003"


Track List:
01 - The Young Pretender 5' 50" /
02 - Hummingbird 3' 41" /
03 - So Shall Our Love Die 3' 36" /
04 - Steppes 1' 23" /
05 - October to May 3' 36" /
06 - Ice Maiden 0' 41" /
07 - Higher Germanie 4' 35" /
08 - Stone Cold is the Woman's Heart 4' 32" /
09 - Crie du Coeur 1' 26" /
10 - All In Vain 3' 49" /
11 - Can You Believe 4' 44" /
12 - Via Bencini 2' 12" /
13 - Forever Ocean Blue 3' 38"

Artist List:
Rick Wakeman - Keyboards / Chas Cronk - Bass /
Dave Cousins - Vocals, Guitar, Dulcimer, Banjo /
Tony Fernandez - Drums /
Ric Sanders - Violins /
Mac McGann - Tipple