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Points: 1302 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 04 2010 at 14:08
Originally posted by Dick Heath Dick Heath wrote:

Originally posted by TODDLER TODDLER wrote:

Their debut is decent but weaker than Argus and Pilgimage.

 
Disagree. I'm far more likely to play the eponymous first album with end to end satisfaction, than any other of WA's output, especially with the endpiece and piece de resistance: Phoenix. IMHO one of those albums that fills the gap between the British blues boom of the 60's and prog flavoured rock of the early 70's  - reflecting steps in their progression for one band
 
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I'm of the opinion that Argus is one of the best albums ever made. I dig Pilgrimage and some of their other records but nothings going to touch Argus for me. Wow. Just stunning. One of those albums I'm constantly playing for friends hoping they might get the same enjoyment out of it..... they never do........
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Points: 2585 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 14 2011 at 10:45
quite agree about argus but there are other great albums even if less prog like new england, four, ther'sthe rub, front page newsBig smile
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I used to be in a Wishbone Ash tribute band called Phoenix Risng which I formed in 2005. I am friends with Martin Turner and his band Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash. He used my Ricky on their album Argus Through The Looking Glass available through his website and gigs only (which is why there's a thanks to me on the sleeve notes).
I just started a thread but here's some footage of my old band playing Persephone sorry about the quality....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycIkJril4tk&feature=related

My fave Wishbone albums are: New England and Wishbone Ash (1st)
My fave tracks are: Handy and Vas Dis
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Points: 66588 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 11 2012 at 11:37
Article about Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash in Classic Rock magazine.  They played a special private garden show that included a mini reunion with Ted Turner and a sighting of Steve Upton.  http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/features/classic-wishbone-ash-line-up-reunites-almost-at-intimate-garden-party-event/
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Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash did a special gig for fans, (special invite only) of the band who have supported them since the beginning. Unfortunately I could not attend because I was going away on my holiday early the following day. There are some great pictures all over Facebook from this event. Steve Upton made an appearance but did not play. Laurie Wisefield and Ted Turner however did turn up and did play at this event. Apparently it was a huge success and they even included a new song called Mystify Me. 

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Points: 7024 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 11 2012 at 15:09
I saw them live in 1973 and the original reformed line up in 1988 on the Nouveau Calls tour (Ted Turner actually didn't arrive from the States in time for the start and rushed on stage around the 4th song!). I've seen the Ben Granfelt and Muddy manningen line ups several times in the last few years. They've never let me down at all.
 
Argus is one of half a dozen albums I'd rate as perfect. I also have a real love for No Smoke Without Fire, Pilgrimage and 4.
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Aside from Argus, which is my favourite album of all time, I would especially recommend No Smoke Without Fire and Live Dates Vol 2

I would also recommend seeing Martin Turner's band as they recapture the classic 1970s sound of Wishbone Ash
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