Soft Machine, The

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Soft Machine were never a commercial enterprise and indeed still remain unknown even to many listeners who came of age during the late '60s and early ‘70s, when the group was at its peak. In their own way, however, they were one of the more influential bands of their era, and certainly one of the most influential underground ones. One of the original British psychedelic groups, they were also instrumental in the birth of both progressive rock and jazz-rock.

PERSONNEL:

• Mike Ratledge - organ, piano
• Kevin Ayers - bass, piano, backingvocals
• Robert Wyatt - drums, vocals

• With:
• Hugh Hopper - bass
• The Cake vocal group:
• Jeanette Jacobs - backing vocals
• Barbara Morillo - backing vocals
• Eleanor Barooshian - backing vocals

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Hope For Happiness
• A2. Joy Of A Toy
• A3. Hope For Happiness
• A4. Why Am I So Short?
• A5. So Boot If At All
• A6. A Certain Kind
• A7. Save Yourself

• SIDE B
• B1. Priscilla
• B2. Lullabye Letter
• B3. We Did It Again
• B4. Plus Belle Qu'une Poubelle
• B5. Why Are We Sleeping?
• B6. Box 25/4 Lid