01. "Get That Girl" 02. "THE SEA DISAPPEARED" 03. "Get Back" 04. "Ragtime Lily" 05. "Natacha" 06. "Merry-Go-Round" 07. "What's Goin' On" 08. "Fly Me To the Earth" 09. "Peru" 10. "Poor Old Sammy" 11. "Baby I Don't Mind" 12. "Misery" 13. "Laughing Cavalier" 14. "Daydream" 15. "Stay" 16. "MY WAY OF LOVIN' YOU" 17. "DEAR BELOVED SECRETARY" 18. "HELLO, SUZANNAH" 19. "Love" 20. "REVERIES (Evlyn') (first unreleased "Daydream" version)" 21. "LE MONDE EST FOU (French version of "Baby I don't mind")" 22. "REVERIES (French version of "Daydream")" 23. "Baby I Don't Mind (Mix USA)"
Description:
Wallace Collection is a Belgian band that made furore with their album â??Laughing Cavalierâ?? from 1969. Sit back and enjoy the original Abbey Road recordings of this great album.
Including the major international hit with â??Daydreamâ??. Artists like Claude François, Beta Band, Portishead and I Monster created their own hit versions of the song. A modern version of the hit with Jill Scott and Lupe Fiasco is used in the soundtrack of the popular television series 'Mr. Robot'. This release is part of the Brewed in Belgium collection. -
The CD "Laughing Cavalier" by Wallace Collection, released by the label Magic, offers an elegant snapshot of a band that became known for its melodic, carefully arranged pop with orchestral influences. This edition in CD format delivers a warm, detailed sound that highlights the group's strengths: lush arrangements, a clear sense of melody and a refined balance between pop sensibility and more sophisticated, almost classical touches. The album's atmosphere appeals both to listeners with a taste for late-60s/early-70s style pop and to those who appreciate craftsmanship in songwriting and arrangement. Each track unfolds with an attention to mood and dynamics, making this CD more than a simple collection of songs: it feels like a coherent journey through the band's sonic universe, ideal both for focused listening and for relaxed, repeated enjoyment.
Wallace Collection is best known for their international hit "Daydream", a song that established their reputation for romantic melodies and richly textured arrangements. With their blend of pop, soft rock and subtle classical influences, they built a catalog that still resonates with fans of sophisticated, melodic music. Their success with "Daydream" opened doors across Europe and secured their place as a cult favorite among connoisseurs of baroque-tinged pop. "Laughing Cavalier" ties into this legacy, showcasing the band's ability to combine accessibility with musical ambition and placing their work in a context that underlines how distinctive their sound remains.
The CD is manufactured and released by Magic, a label known for carefully curated reissues and catalog releases that treat older recordings with respect. Magic generally focuses on preserving the original character of the material while improving sound quality where possible and offering fans well-prepared editions for their collections. For collectors and newcomers alike, a release on Magic is often a sign that attention has been paid to audio fidelity and presentation, making this CD a worthwhile way to (re)discover Wallace Collection's music.
Whether you are a long-time admirer of Wallace Collection or encountering them for the first time, "Laughing Cavalier" on CD is a refined introduction to a band whose elegant pop craftsmanship and enduring hit "Daydream" still capture the imagination. The combination of the group's musical finesse and Magic's focus on quality catalog issues makes this edition a compelling addition to any collection that values classic, melodically rich pop music.
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