Rumplestiltskin - Pate de Foie Gras / Rumplestiltskin

Here's a video I've compiled using the songs 'Pate de Foie Gras' and 'Rumplestiltskin', along with photos and scans of the original Self Titled UK gatefold LP cover, and a few close-up crops of the labels, cover graphics, etc.
I've always loved the silly cartoon strip featured on the outside of the LP jacket...so I've included that, and the revealing 'Rapunzel' inner gatefold pics as well!

This great band was comprised of some of the best musicians in the UK at the time, although, probably for contractual reasons, they weren't allowed to use their real names. Bassist Herbie Flowers and guitarist Alan Parker were the main characters in this hard rock band, as was vocalist Peter Lee Stirling, who'd been in Hungry Wolf. They released two fairly rare albums in the early seventies and split, with the various members getting involved with the likes of Donovan, Sky, Lou Reed and Marianne Faithfull.

The band were the brainchild of American producer Shel Talmy. It was his idea to form a supergroup that might rival the highly successful outfits that dominated the early Seventies, such as Status Quo and Led Zeppelin.
Instead of picking young, untried rockers, Talmy brought together highly experienced professional session men. Among them was drummer Clem Cattini.
Although Rumplestiltskin wasnt a hit, it was nevertheless a serious project, as can be heard on the eight powerful tracks on their classy album, first released in 1970. The band also featured singer Peter Lee Stirling, who later scored a hit single with Beautiful Sunday under the name of Daniel Boone.

Lineup (real names):

Peter Lee Stirling (vocals)
Alan Hawkshaw (keyboards)
Alan Parker (guitar)
Clem Cattini (drums)
Herbie Flowers (bass)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Rumplestiltskin
• Pate
• de
• Foie
• Gras
• Herbie
• Flowers
• Shel
• Talmy
• Hard
• Rock
• 70s
• England

[Klaus734]

I had the original LP, &n I´ve benn looking for the cd, for years, thank's for uploading this, great music.

[drprogensteinphp]

@Klaus734

You're very welcome. Both of their albums were reissued on the German 'Repertoire' label back in the early 90's sometime. Maybe they've been reissued again? Not sure.

I've had this original UK vinyl gatefold pressing (used in my video) since its release. I also have the single pocket US vinyl issue as well :)

Cheers from Canada!

[drprogensteinphp]

To access the 2nd song, "Rumplestiltskin" click here: 2:59

[kevnote]

saw them live as SOMEONES opening act at Chicago's famed/infamous "SYNDROME" circa 1971ish, around 14th & Wabash, South Loop area. May have been opener for Ten Years After, but may be incorrect on that... Anyone? little help?

[ajtakala]

Amazing song, great video1 Thanks for posting!!

[jwhitepngnboy]

Man, This is Awesome.never heard of these guys.Keep the videos coming.Also would love to see some other views/perspective shots of your Amazing vinyl collection.Looks/sounds like it drawfs my 6000 LP collection.ROCK ON, VINYL FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!