1973 Albums

Though originally written by Richard Hudson and John Ford as The Brothers, the hit single “Part of the Union” b/w “Will You Go” was released by the Strawbs in 1973. Following a US tour to support the Bursting At The Seams album, the duo split from the Strawbs and signed to A&M Records, with Hudson switching to guitar. Another UK Top 10 hit, “Pick Up the Pieces” b/w “This is Not the Way (To End a War or to Die)” reached No. 8 in August.

Following his exit from Yes in August of 1971, organist Tony Kaye quickly reunited with his former Yes bandmate Peter Banks for the first Flash album. However, Kaye didn't last with the band; and by the end of 1972, he had moved on to form Badger with bassist David Foster, a former associate of Jon Anderson in The Warriors. Kaye and Foster teamed up with Roy Dyke (of Ashton, Gardner & Dyke) and guitarist Brian Parrish. Their debut album One Live Badger was recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre in December 1972, at a show opening for none other than Yes.