1971 found former Fairport Convention lead singer Ian Matthews not only extremely prolific but surprisingly consistent. Tigers Will Survive, originally released on Vertigo in November of that year, is no exception. Featuring backing from British band Quiver (which included Bruce Thomas, later of the Attractions, and Tim Renwick, who played with David Bowie among others). Tigers Will Survive, as was Matthews' style, is a brilliant collection of originals and choice covers (including Eric Andersen's classic Close The Door Lightly When You Go and an a cappella version of The Crystals' Da Doo Ron Ron. Mellow folk-rock jams of the highest order.
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Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the 1971 sophomore album from the veteran British singer/songwriter and former member of Fairport Convention. This Esoteric Recordings reissue has been newly re-mastered from the original master tapes and features a rare bonus track, "Devil in Disguise", the A-side of a single released in 1973. The booklet fully restores all original album artwork with a new essay.