Album songs：
Album Intro：
Traffic was one of the premier architects of the acid rock movement in the sixties and blossomed further into one of
the most important super groups of the seventies. Their recordings are the soundtrack to a generation of music
stand the test of time.
In 1974, the legendary founding members Stevie Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood sojourned on after smash
outings with The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (FRM 9180) and continued the winning streak with their final
seventies studio classic When The Eagle Flies. Along with new member Roscoe Gee on bass, the legendary
Traffic was truly rewarding their fans worldwide with this solid swansong, after a decade of brilliant progressive
rock recordings which would forever define the genre.
Known for its famous Martin Hughes illustrated cover, the multi-faceted music inside was a non-stop enjoyment of
sounds harkening back not only to their 1968 Traffic album (FRM 9081) but also a look to the future with a more
organic prog rock/jazz approach, which would further define their genius in the studio setting. Whether standout
tracks like the rocking opener Something New or the jam fused sounds with the classic Graveyard People, this
brilliant album will most certainly be known forever for its classic hit track Walking In The Wind and the massive
eleven minute plus epic, Dream Gerrad. Filled with explosive sax breaks by the late Chris Wood, the piano driven
and vocal delivery of master musician legend Stevie Winwood and the percussive vibrations of the late great Jim
Capaldi, When The Eagle Flies was destined to become a huge success.
Even further classics ensued with each of the lengthy seven tracks that make up this arresting masterwork.....how
about the reflective classic Memories of A Rock N Rolla or the Winwood/Capaldi title track classic When The
Eagle Flies. No matter where you go with this album, it s all about Traffic, classic Traffic, and it just doesn t get
much better than this.
It is now with much anticipation and honor to announce the Traffic/Friday Music 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl Series
as we begin with our third installment with their final album of the classic rock era When The Eagle Flies.
Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music Studios, When The Eagle Flies is truly one of the most important audiophile vinyl releases of this year!
To make this an even more enjoyable limited edition happening, for a very short time, we are also going back to
the original album designed graphics, creating a special first time gatefold cover, which also included more artwork
and lyrics not seen in the LP format since its 1974 release!
Look to the Friday Music label for more Traffic masterpieces on 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl in the very near future.
Welcome back Traffic....When The Eagle Flies... On pristine 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl....a true rock
classic.....only from your friends at Friday Music.
I m Walking In The Wind...Looking At The Sky
1. Something New
2. Dream Gerrard
3. Graveyard People
4. Walking In The Wind
5. Memories Of A Rock 'N' Rolla
6. Love
7. When The Eagle Flies
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