Orange Bicycle – Orange Bicycle(1970)

Biography
Orange Bicycle was an English psychedelic pop band, which existed between 1967 and 1971. The band played a style influenced by The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the hippie counter culture. Previously, they acted as support, and backing band for the duo Paul and Barry Ryan as well as completing sessions for other vocalists, recording over 100 BBC Radio One sessions and appearing on UK TV.

Album & Cover
In 1970, already somewhat past its prime, Orange Bicycle recorded its only album, The Orange Bicycle. It was comprised largely of covers, including Elton John’s “Take Me to the Pilot,” Bob Dylan’s “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You,” and Denny Laine’s “Say You Don’t Mind.” A few tracks were produced by John Peel. Psychedelic pop music, however, was on the wane, or transmogrifying into heavier prog or hard rock, so the group decided to call it a day, breaking up in 1971.

Cover Location: Street in London, UK.
Who Did What: Photography – A. Powell. Cover Design – Hipgnosis.
Label: Parlophone PCS7108/ EMI 1E 062-04513(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell

Tracklist

Credits
Arranged By – Wilson Malone
Bass Guitar, Vocals – John Bachini
Drums, Percussion – Kevin Curry
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Steel Guitar, Vocals – Bernie Lee
Engineer – Andrew Stephens, Jeff Jarrett, John Kerlander
Lead Vocals – R.J. Scales
Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Mellotron, Vocals – Wilson Malone
Producer – Jonathan Peel