I bought my copy of 'A story Ended' a few years ago on CD, so I was
suprised to hear it was unavailable. I suspect I probably bought it
on Amazon (or somewhere on the net). It is on Sequal records,
catalogue NEM CD641.

I saw Colosseum do 'The Pirates Dream' at least twice when they
reformed - both faultless performances each time. Damn shame if they
never do it again, it certainly is one of my favourites.

There are two performances of it on 'A story Ended' - a tasty studio
one with Chris Farlowe and a slightly dodgy live one with Paul
Williams. He really seems to be struggling badly. I've got a Tempest
album with Paul Williams on and he sounds fine singing rock stuff
that is suited to his voice - but it really shows up what an
incredible range Chris Farlowe has when you hear someone else
struggling with something either written for, or adopted by, him.

Still - a great album, there is some really interesting stuff on it,
including tracks with Mark Clarke and Graham Bond on vocals.

Steve R.



--- In colosseumlives@yahoogroups.com, Dave Withington
<davewithington@y...> wrote:
> I once asked Chris Farlowe whether he'd ever consider
> doing Pirates Dream live again. Definitely not was the
> answer. Dick reckoned that track took six months of
> rehearsal time with Colosseum , and I can believe it!!
>