John's Children / Fairchild (Early 1967) – "Desdemona" b/w "Thanks For The Memories" Single UK: Double-Sided Acetate
This early 1967 double-sided acetate couples "Desdemona" by John's Children with "Thanks For The Memories" by Fairchild. The recording was prepared as an acetate rather than a commercial release and features two different artists on its respective sides. Side 1 contains the John's Children recording "Desdemona", while Side 2 features Fairchild's "Thanks For The Memories". Marc Bolan did not contribute to the recording featured on the B-side.
Side 1, "Desdemona", was produced by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded at Advision Studios, Gosfield Street, London.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Desdemona — Recorded by John's Children and featured on Side 1 of this acetate. The recording was produced by Simon Napier-Bell and cut as part of an early 1967 acetate release.
• Thanks For The Memories — Performed by Fairchild and appearing on Side 2. Marc Bolan had no involvement in this recording.
RELEASE HISTORY
Issued as an early 1967 double-sided acetate, this recording combines tracks by two separate artists. Side 1 features John's Children's "Desdemona", produced by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded at Advision Studios in London. Side 2 contains Fairchild's "Thanks For The Memories". Marc Bolan's participation was limited to the John's Children recording and did not extend to the Fairchild side.
PERSONNEL
John's Children — Performers on "Desdemona"
Fairchild — Performers on "Thanks For The Memories"
Marc Bolan — Performer on "Desdemona"
PRODUCTION
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell (Side 1)
Label: Emidisc
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
John's Children / Fairchild | Desdemona / Thanks For The Memories | Emidisc | UK | Early 1967 | Double-Sided Acetate |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
Double-Sided Acetate | Side 1. Desdemona (John's Children) Side 2. Thanks For The Memories (Fairchild) |
NOTES
Exact date unknown.
The supplied acetate labels identify the recording as an Emidisc acetate.
Side 1 carries the title "Desdemona" with a credited performance by John's Children.
Side 2 carries the title "Thanks For The Memories" with a credited performance by Fairchild.
Marc Bolan did not contribute to the Side 2 recording.
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, RockfilesUK.
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