Biography
Wishbone Ash are a British rock band who achieved success in the early and mid-1970s. Formed in Torquay, Devon, in 1969, out of the ashes of trio The Empty Vessels (originally known as The Torinoes, later briefly being renamed Tanglewood in 1969), which had been formed by Wishbone Ash’s founding member Martin Turner (bass & vocals) in 1963 and complemented by Steve Upton (drums and percussion) in 1966. The original Wishbone Ash line-up was completed by guitarists/vocalists Andy Powell and Ted Turner. In 1974, Ted Turner left the band, and was replaced by Laurie Wisefield. The band continued on with strong critical and commercial success until 1980. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wishbone_Ash
Album & Cover
No Smoke Without Fire is the ninth studio album by rock band Wishbone Ash. It was the first album since 1972’s Argus to be produced by Derek Lawrence. It was also the heaviest Wishbone Ash album in years, featuring rockers like the hit single “You See Red” and the multi-part epic “The Way of the World.” Many fans considered this to be a true return to form after their flirt with an “American” sound on their previous trio of albums. After a 1978 tour to support the album, Wishbone Ash would take a one-year hiatus during 1979 before regrouping for songwriting sessions at the end of the year.
This cover is an illustration in close connection to photography. The design is based on a ‘rumour’, a whispering in the ear, -no smoke without fire. The illustrations were done by Colin Elgie and placed on a B&W photograph taken in the Hipgnosis studio. Decorative circles were added emanating from the source of the rumour.
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London.
Who Did What: Photo Models – Peter Christopherson/Richard Draper. Photography- P. Christopherson. Graphics – C. Elgie.
Label: MCA MCA-3060(US), MCA MCG 3528(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell
For The Love Of Vinyl – The Album Art Of Hipgnosis, Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell
Tracklist
| Side One You See Red Baby The Angels Are Here Ships In The Sky Stand And Deliver |
Side Two Anger In Harmony Like A Child The Way Of The World (Part 1) The Way Of The World (Part 2) Come In From The Rain Lorelei |
Credits
Bass, Vocals – Martin Turner
Drums – Steve Upton
Engineer – Rafe McKenna
Engineer [Assistant] – Peter Wandless
Guitar, Vocals – Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield
Producer – Derek Lawrence
