Beggars Opera / Beggars Can't Be Choosers (1975)

United Kingdom

Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog, Boogie Rock, Rock, Blues Rock

The album that broke up Beggars Opera. It's also the epitome of the band's great start and lousy finish.

Members

Ricky Gardiner (guitar, vocals, 1969-76, ?-present), Raymond Wilson (drums, percussion, 1969-74), Alan Park (keyboards, 1969-73, 1980), Martin Griffiths (lead vocals, percussion, 1969-72), Marshall Erskine (bass, flute, 1969-71), Virginia Scott [aka Virginia Gardiner] (keyboards, 1970-74, 1975-76, ?-present), Gordon Sellar (bass, guitar, vocals, 1971-74, 1975-?), Pete Scott (vocals, 1972-73, 1975-76), Linnie Paterson (vocals, 1973-74, 1980-90), Colin Fairley (drums, 1974), Colin Pattenden (bass, 1980-?), John Hollywood (drums, 1980-?), Lyndsay Bridgewater (keyboards), Gordon Neville (vocals), Tom Gardiner (drums)

Track Listing

1. I'm A Roadie (4:40)

2. Beggars Can't Be Choosers (2:55)

3. Hungry Man (3:40)

4. You're Not Welcome (3:30)

5. Young Blood Man (2:50)

6. Union Card (2:30)

7. We Must Love (3:45)

8. Keep Climbing (2:50)

9. Bar Room Pearl (3:50)

10. Death (9:35)

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