UK band, Family created a stir back in the late ’60s with a string of albums dating from 1968 through 1973. Primarily, interest in the band originated and stayed in the UK. There was a bit of interest in the US markets for three albums (Anyway [1970], Fearless [1971], and Bandstand [1972]). Assisted by original member, Roger Chapman, who went on to produce a nice string off solo albums afterward, and early drummer, Rob Townshend, Family has since returned for reunion shows.
On March 25, Cherry Red UK will reissue the third album from Family – A Song For Me. Originally released in 1970, A Song For Me charted well in the UK reaching the #4 spot. This new reissue will not only present a new remaster of the album from the original master tapes, but also add in fourteen bonus tracks, all in a 2CD set.
The bonus tracks will come from assorted Live BBC Sessions tracks, new stereo mixes, and A and B sides of two singles. A booklet will include notes, an essay, photos, and more stuff.
A Song For Me (Remastered) – Family
CD1
01 Drowned in Wine
02 Some Poor Soul
03 Love is a Sleeper
04 Stop for the Traffic (Through The Heart Of Me)
05 Wheels
06 Songs For Sinking Lovers
07 Hey – Let It Rock
08 The Cat And The Rat
09 93’s OK J
10 A Song For Me
Bonus Tracks
11 No Mules Fool (A-side of single)
12 Good Friend Of Mine (B-side of single)
13 Today (A-side of single)
14 Song For Lots (B-side of single)
CD2 (Bonus Tracks)
BBC Radio Sessions
01 Drowned In Wine (August 1969)
02 Wheels (August 1969)
03 No Mule’s Fool (August 1969)
04 The Cat And The Rat (August 1969)
05 Love Is A Sleeper (BBC John Peel Sunday Concert January 1970)
06 Stop For The Traffic (Through The Heart Of Me) (BBC John Peel Sunday Concert January 1970)
07 93’s OK J (BBC John Peel Sunday Concert January 1970)
08 Songs for Sinking Lovers (BBC John Peel Sunday Concert January 1970)
09 Here Comes the Grin (BBC John Peel Sunday Concert January 1970)
Tracks
10 No Mule´s Fool (Stereo Mix)
11 A Good Friend Of Mine (Stereo Mix)
12 Today (Edited Promotional Version)