Drums – Brian DavidsonLyrics By – Licorice McKechnieOboe, Mandolin – Robin WilliamsonVocals – LikkyVocals, Organ, Composed By – Mike Heron
8:28
2
Restless Night
Electric Piano, Arranged By [Horn] – Mike Heron Lead Vocals – Robin Williamson
3:30
3
Banks Of Sweet Italy
Bass, Hardingfele [Hardanger Fiddle] – Robin WilliamsonOrgan – Mike Heron Vocals – LikkyWhistle – Malcolm Le Maistre
3:01
4
Antoine
Organ [Church], Vocals – Mike Heron
3:53
5
Black Jack David
Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals – Mike Heron Bass, Cymbal [High Hat], Handclaps – Stan Lee Handclaps – Jack Ingram Mandolin – Malcolm Le MaistreViolin – Robin Williamson
2:38
6
Seagull
Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Electric], Lead Vocals, Organ [Hammond], Accordion – Mike Heron Backing Vocals – Malcolm Le MaistreBass – LikkyGuimbri, Whistle – Robin Williamson
6:02
7
Sailor And The Dancer
Guimbri, Flute [Chinese] – Robin WilliamsonHarmonium, Songwriter – Malcolm Le Maistre
2:34
8
My Father Was A Lighthouse Keeper
Backing Vocals – Mike Heron , Robin WilliamsonLead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriter – Malcolm Le MaistreProducer [Strings], Violin, Cello – Robin Williamson
4:21
9
The Actor
Backing Vocals, Electric Piano, Viola, Composed By – Robin WilliamsonLead Vocals, Lyrics By – Malcolm Le Maistre
3:49
10
Moon Hang Low
3:22
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
ILPS 9211
The Incredible String Band
Earthspan (LP, Album)
Island Records
ILPS 9211
UK
1972
ILPS 9211
The Incredible String Band
Earthspan (LP, Album)
Island Records
ILPS 9211
Denmark
1972
IL.34776
Incredible String Band
Earthspan (LP, Album, TP, W/Lbl)
Island Records
IL.34776
Australia
1972
86.429-I
The Incredible String Band
Earthspan (LP, Album)
Island Records
86.429-I
Spain
1972
IL 34776, IL-34,776
Incredible String Band
Earthspan (LP, Album)
Island Records, Island Records
IL 34776, IL-34,776
Australia
1973
Credits
Backing Vocals – Likky (tracks: A3, B5, B6)
Bass – Mike Heron (tracks: A1, A3, B3, B4)
Drums – Dave Mattacks (tracks: A1, A3, B4)
Engineer – Roger Mayer
Flute – Robin Williamson (tracks: A4, B3, B6)
Guitar – Robin Williamson (tracks: A3, B2 to B6)
Photography, Artwork By – Mitch Walker
Piano – Mike Heron (tracks: A1, A4, B3)
Producer – Mike Heron (tracks: A1 to B1, B4, B6), Robin Williamson (tracks: A3, B2 to B5)
Songwriter – Mike Heron (tracks: A2, B1, B6), Robin Williamson (tracks: A3, B2, B4)
Viola, Violin, Vocals – Stuart Gordon (tracks: A1, A2, B1)
Vocals – Malcolm Le Maistre (tracks: A4, B2, B5), Robin Williamson (tracks: B1, B2, B4)
Notes
Recorded at Island Studios and Sound Techniques.
Barcodes
Matrix / Runout: (Side A, etched): MS-2122 31518-1>