{"product_id":"strawbs-grave-new-world-live-red-lp-pre-order","title":"Strawbs \"Grave New World Live\" Red LP (PRE-ORDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrawbs - Grave New World Live \u003cbr\u003e(180g Red LP in Gatefold Sleeve with Printed Inner Sleeve \u0026amp; Trifold Booklet)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM. WE ONLY SHIP ORDERS WHEN COMPLETE. IN ORDER TO AVOID SHIPPING DELAY OF OTHER ITEMS, PLEASE ORDER SEPARATELY. THANK YOU!!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrave New World\u003c\/i\u003e, released in February 1972, reached number 11 in the UK Albums chart, selling almost 100,000 copies in the UK alone. It was one of the albums of which David Cousins was most proud. He continued to perform songs such as New World and Benedictus throughout his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn developing Strawbs 50th Anniversary, to be held in Lakewood, New Jersey April 26- 28, 2019, David decided that the programme should include the only live performance of the album. As such, he invited Wesley Stace to collaborate with him in writing a narration for this ‘theatrical performance’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJohn Ford and Blue Weaver, both of whom had performed on the original album, were invited to take part. They were joined by Wesley Stace, Eric Bazilian (of the Hooters), Tony Fernandez, Brian Willoughby and Cathryn Craig. With only an afternoon’s rehearsal, the performance took place on the early evening of April 27. As would be the case for a theatrical performance or classical concert, the audience was asked not to applaud until the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn addition to the numbers that David sang, and Wesley’s narration, John Ford sang \u003ci\u003eHeavy Disguise\u003c\/i\u003e and Wesley performed \u003ci\u003eThe Flower and the Young Man\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDavid’s ill health, together with COVID-19, meant that it wasn’t possible for \u003ci\u003eGrave New World Live\u003c\/i\u003e to be completed as soon as he would have wished. Work had already been started by Larry Fast, a pioneer in electronic music production, and record producer Blue Weaver, before David’s death in July 2025. In accordance with his wishes, this recording, on vinyl like the original, is now presented as the first major work from the 50th Anniversary. Unlike many “live” albums, however, the songs are heard as they were performed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a one-time, limited pressing on vinyl only.\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eBenedictus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHey Little Man Thursday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Of Dreams\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney Disguise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHey Little Man Wednesday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Flower And The Young Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Growing Older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAh Me Ah My\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs It Today Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourney's End\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenedictus 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFormat: Red LP\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Strawbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRelease Date: October 23. 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strawbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152232235180,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0407\/5857\/5258\/files\/GNWLIVEpackshot.png?v=1788812802","url":"https:\/\/thebandwagonusa.com\/en-gb\/products\/strawbs-grave-new-world-live-red-lp-pre-order","provider":"The Band Wagon USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}