The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other - Van Der Graaf Generator - Prog's Greatest Albums Podcast
The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other - Van Der Graaf Generator - Prog's Greatest Albums Podcast
Hey you wonderful prog heads, this week we look at an album at the forefront of the progressive rock movement of the 70's, The album is The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other by Van Der Graaf Generator. This was their second album, but the first to be released in the UK.
Their first album, ‘The Aerosol Grey Machine’ which came out in 69 is now considered a bit of a masterpiece or prog, paving the way for others to follow in the same way as Crimson did with 'In the Court of the Crimson King..
Side 1
1. Darkness (11/11)
2. Refugees
3. White Hammer
Side 2
4. Whatever Would Robert Have Said?
5. Out of My Book
6. After the Flood
Line-up / Musicians
Peter Hammill / lead vocals, acoustic guitar, piano (2)
Hugh Banton / Farfisa organ, piano, backing vocals
David Jackson / tenor & alto saxophones, flute, backing vocals
Nic Potter / bass, electric guitar
Guy Evans / drums, percussion
With:
Mike Hurwitz / cello (2)
Gerry Salisbury / cornet (3)
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