URIAH HEEP

Demons And Wizards

(1972)

1. The Wizard 2'59
(Ken Hensley / Ian Clark)
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2. Traveller In Time 3'25
(Mick Box / David Byron / Lee Kerslake)
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3. Easy Living 2'38
(Ken Hensley)
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4. Poet's Justice 4'16
(Mick Box / Ken Hensley / Lee Kerslake)
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5. Circle Of Bands 6'25
(Ken Hensley)
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6. Rainbow Demon 4'25
(Ken Hensley)
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7. All My Life 2'45
(Mick Box / David Byron / Lee Kerslake)
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8. Paradise 5'10
(Ken Hensley)
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9. The Spell 7'32
(Ken Hensley)
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Bonus Tracks

10. Why 4'53

(Mick Box / David Byron / Ken Hensley / Paul Newton)
B-side Single version
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11. Why 7'40
(Mick Box / David Byron / Ken Hensley / Newton)
Previously Unreleased version
Recorded March / April 1972
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12. Home Again To You 5'28
(Mick Box / David Byron / Ken Hensley / Lee Kerslake / Gary Thain)
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Total Time: 57:36

  • Mick Box - Guitars
  • Ken Hensley - Keyboards, Guitars, Moog Synthtл
  • Gary Thain - Bass Guitar
  • Lee Kerslake - Drums and Percussion
  • David Byron - Vocals
  • All other Voices by URIAH HEEP

    All Songs Originally Published by Sydney BRAN MUSIC Co. Ltd.
    й1972 BRONZE RECORDS Ltd.

    Produced by Gerry Bron
    Engineer: Peter Gallen
    "Why" (Track 11) and "Home Again To You" (Track 12) Mixed by Robert M. Corich and Ian Herron
    All Tracks Remastered August 1995 by Mike Brown and Robert M. Corich, Telford, Shropshire TF2 6XA, UK
    Original Cover Artwork Designed and Drawn by Roger Dean й1972
    Photographs by Dominy Hamilton / Roger Dean
    CD Artwork by     CREATION GRAPHICS, London, England
    Revised Sleeve and Notes Prepared by     RED STEEL PRODUCTIONS for the ESSENTIAL LABEL
    Research and Co-ordination Robert M. Corich
    Extra Photos and Clippings Courtesy of Mick Box, Ken Hensley and the     UHAS archives

    Recorded at LANSDOWNE STUIOS, London, March / April 1972

    Thanks To Alan Hartley

    The Bonus Tracks:

    10. "Why" - Original B-side Single version First released on CD in 1991 Rarities From Age (Sequel NEX CD 184)
    Remastered August 1995.

    11. "Why" - Long version recorded during the Demons And Wizards sessions early 1972. It is from this version that the single B-side version is edited The recording was mixed and mastered for the first time in 1995. This version previously unreleased.
    Why was however first recorded in 1971 during the Look At Yourself sessins, although only as a studio jam (an 11 minutes epic) The 11 minute version was first released in 1994 on the CD - The Lansdowne Tapes (Real Steel RMC CD0193).

    12. "Home Again To You" - A demo recorded during the Demons And Wizards sessions. Although not typical HEEP, it is an interesting number showing a bluesey side in the band. This recording was mixed and mastered in 1995.
    Previously unreleased song.

    Released in the UK May 1972 on BRONZE RECORDS
    Catalogue number: ILPS 9193
    Released in USA May 1972 on MERCURY RECORDS
    Catalogue number: SRM 1630

    For more information about the band please send an s.a.e. to The Official URIAH HEEP APPRECIATION SOSAITY, PO Box 268

    Demons And Wizards was URIAH HEEP's fourth albiwff and, like the previous three, was recorded at LANSDOWNE STUDIOS in London's Holland Park. Unlike the previous albums, which were all recorded on 8 track, Demons And Wizards was the first soundbite to upgrade to 16 tracks.
    With the Look At Yourself album charting in die UK and obtaining silver status in the USA the follow up album; become a watershed release for the band.
    In fact, during the aftermath of the Look At Yourself release the band was in a semi state of disarray with the departure of founder member and bassist Paul Newton and drummer Ian Clarke. Newton was replaced by one Mark Clarke (ex - COLSSEUM and TEMPEST) and Lee Kerslake entered to take over the now vacant drumming position. Kerslake had previously worked with Ken Hensley and Paul Newton in The GODS prior to the formation of HEEP. He had earlier declined an offer to join URIAH HEEP (due to commitments with his then current project. The NATIONAL HEAD BAND) Kerslake replaced Keith Baker who had held the drummer's musical chair during the recording of Salisbury, band's second album. Mark Clarke proved unsuitable and departed after only three months, but not before cowriting The Wizard with Hensley.
    The Wizard down on tape prior to his departure. Enter Gary Thain a New Zealander who had already made a name for himself in musical circles with Keef Heartley and his band. Thain replaced Clarke mid-way through an American tour. Playing live had given the four Englishmen and the Kiwi time to gel and by the time they returned to the UK it was obvious this combination was also going to work in the studio. Work was completed on Demons And Wizards in 1972 and was ready for a May release date. Thain and Kerslake completed what was to become definitive and ground-breaking (especially in album sales) version of the band. Demons And Wizards was by far the best album the band had recorded to date: it was also the album that elevated their status into the superstar world of rock and roll giving them one of the best selling albums of the year.
    Packaging for the album was also deserving of praise with a cover and internal painting commissioned from Roger Dean. This was the first of only three sets of cover art by the gracing HEEP's fifth album The Magicians Birthday Dean did not provide album art for the band after these two albums until 1995 when the bands latest release Sea Of Light was released.
    Dean's fantasy inspired artwork along with song titles like Rainbow Demon, The Wizard and Traveller In Time linked the band to mystical themes, although there was apparently never a conscious effort to create these themes. The album was described in: the original sleeve notes by Ken Hensley as just a collection of our songs that we had a good time recording. The album spawned to singles. The Wizard and Easy Living (backed either by the original album version of Gypsy, the non-album track Why or All My Life, depending in which country it was released)
    Easy Living entered the charts all over the world with the exception of the UK. The Wizard also obtained good sales and both singles helped put the album forward for an 11 week peeking at number 20 in the UK.
    This was a really important album for us, as it really did put us on the world stage. It has since taken us to over 41 countries and with songs like Easy Livin', written by Ken, it made a huge impact and is requested everywhere we have travelled since its release. This album was our first visit into the world of fantasy lyrics and this seemed to capture everyone's imagination. Along with the Roger Bean inspired artwork, we felt for the first time we really had the total package, with the music and artwork totally in synch. We felt on completion of this album a lot of excitement and that things were going to explode for us in a big way; this proved to be correct as we constantly toured places we had previously only dreamed of. This re-mastered CD version is a must for fans old and new and I am still very proud of it.

    Mick Box
    on tour in Germany
    23.09.95

    Somebody left a space between our last American tour and our European trip and we used literally every second to put Demons And Wizards together.
    Although the titles would suggest it, there is no magic in it - it's just a collection of our songs which we had a good time recording. Gary Thain, formerly of Keef Hartley, and Lee Kerslake have "completed" URIAH HEEP, and we are happy and excited with the kind of re-energisation that's taking place. We all want to say a big "thank you" to Gerry and to Peter and Ashley who shared our tribulations, and without whose help I would have nothing to write about!! Hope you enjoy the album, because your pleasure is our best reward and it helps us to "keep on truckin". Thanks to Mel, Dell, Todd, and Rste for taking care of business.

    Ken Hensley
    March 1972




    1. The Wizard

      He was the wizard of a thousand kings
      And I chanced to meet him one night wandering
      He told me tales and he drank my wine
      Me and my magic man kind of feeling fine

      He had a cloak of gold
      And eyes of fire
      And as he spoke I felt a deep desire
      To free the world of its fear and pain
      And help the people to feel free again

      Why don't we listen to the voices in our hearts
      'Cause then I know we'd find we're not so far apart
      Everybody's got to be happy
      Everyone should sing
      For we know the joy of life
      The peace that love can bring

      So spoke the wizard in his mountain home
      The vision of his wisdom means we'll never be alone
      And I will dream of my magic night
      And the million silver stars that guide me with their light

    2. Traveller In Time

      Every day I have to look to the sun
      To see where it was that I have come from
      I have a feelin that there must be a time
      When I'll get a chance to go home
      'Cause I'm so tired of being here alone
      But I'm just a traveller in time
      Trying so hard to pay for my crime

      If I could go back the same way I got here
      And see the people that I once held so near
      I'd do my best to find an answer for you
      But first I must wait 'til I'm set free
      And I don't know how long that's gonna be
      'Cause I'm a man with a whole lot on his mind
      Just out there somewhere travelling in time
      Travelling in Time
      I've tried for so long to find some way
      Of helping mankind

      Yeah !

    3. Easy Livin'

      This is a thing I've never known before
      It's called easy livin'
      This is a place I've never seen before
      And I've been forgiven

      Easy livin' and I've been forgiven
      Since you've taken your place in my heart

      Somewhere along the lonely road I had tried to find ya
      Day after day on the windy road I had walked behind ya

      Easy livin and I've been forgiven
      Since you've taken your place in my heart

      Waiting, watching
      Wishing my whole life away
      Dreaming, thinking
      Ready for my happy day
      And some easy livin'!

      Somewhere along the lonely road I had tried to find you
      Day after day on the windy road I had walked behind you

      Easy livin' and I've been forgiven
      Since you've taken your place in my heart
      Easy livin' and I've been forgiven
      Since you've taken your place in my heart

    4. Poet's Justice

      Aaah! Aaah! Ah!

      Cold winds and cloudy skies
      Turned to sweetness in her eyes
      Fantasies I realised
      Came to life to my surprise

      Rain came and took her away
      Just when I thought she was here to stay
      Sun gone I was left high and dry
      Love came by and touched me
      And kissed me so long

      Shine hard October moon
      Eagle take me to her soon
      Run swiftly silver stream
      Find my love or let me dream

      Now half of me is all of her
      I'd be much happier if I were whole
      All my words and wisdom fall
      The poet's justice leads me to my goal
      Leads me to my goal

      Cold winds and cloudy skies
      Turned to sweetness in her eyes
      Fantasies I realised
      Came to life to my surprise
      Aaah! Aaah!

    5. Circle Of Hands

      Circle of hands
      Cold spirits plan
      Searching my land for an enemy
      Came across love's sweet cost
      And in the face of beauty
      Evil was lost

      Sky full of eyes, minds full of lies
      Black from their cold hearts, down to their graves
      Murdered the dawn, spreading their scorn
      Cursing the sun of which love was born

      We must keep them away
      Or pretty soon we'll pay
      And count the cost in sorrow
      Sacrifice, the future has its price
      And today is only yesterday's tomorrow

      We must keep them away
      Or pretty soon we'll pay
      And count the cost in sorrow
      Sacrifice, the future has its price
      And today is only yesterday's tomorrow, tomorrow
      Tomorrow, tomorrow
      Tomorrow, tomorrow
      Tomorrow, tomorrow

    6. Rainbow Demon

      There rides the Rainbow Demon
      On his horse of crimson fire
      Black shadows are following closely
      On the heels of his desire

      Riding on in the mist of morning
      No one dared to stand in his way
      Possessed by some distant calling
      Riding on through night and day

      Rainbow Demon - pick up your heart and run
      Rainbow Demon - lives for his sword and his gun

      Riding on in the mist of morning
      No one dared to stand in his way
      Possessed by some distant calling
      Riding on through night and day

      Rainbow Demon - pick up your heart and run
      Rainbow Demon - lives for his sword and his gun

      Rainbow Demon - pick up your heart and run
      Rainbow Demon - lives for his sword and his gun (repeat chorus to fade)

    7. All My Life

      I had a little look for a minute today
      And I told there was something
      That I wanted to say

      Just sitting here glowing with her red light on
      So I've gotta move fast
      And it shouldn't take long

      Maybe she will, maybe she won't
      We can get it so together
      If she doesn't say don't

      I've never ever thought I was looking for a wife
      But I think I could love her
      For the rest of my life yeah

      I only took one 'cause I couldn't take two
      I wanna make love
      And it's gotta be you

      Every little thing that I ever tried to say
      Is coming out right
      In my own kinda way

      Take it, make it, it really feels fine
      She must be Lady Luck
      If she's gonna be mine

      I never ever thought I was looking for a wife
      But I think I could love her
      For the rest of my life
      I will love you all my life
    (repeat last line to fade)

    8. Paradise

      I feel you trying
      Though in my heart I know you're lying
      And though your love for me is dying
      I see you crying

      It's the pain of your secret heart
      Bringing you to tears
      Filling you with fears
      For your mind and for your soul

      I touch you softly now
      Borne on by hope until the end some how
      I am a man and I must keep my vow
      I must go on

      But the wall of your secret heart
      Keeps my distance clear
      Helps my footsteps fall
      Back in line inside my mind

      What's the use you turned me loose
      And left me here to cry
      Where's the love we talked about
      Where's my sunny sky

      Secret hearts and sorry tales
      Will never help love grow
      Spread your wings my daunted soul
      The time has come to go

      I will not be hurried down
      Or blackened by your lies
      I must go and find my dream
      And live in paradise

      What's the use you turned me loose
      And left me here to cry
      Where's the love we talked about
      Where's my sunny sky

      Secret hearts and sorry tales
      Will never help love grow
      Spread your wings my daunted soul
      The time has come to go

      I will not be hurried down
      Or blackened by your lies
      I must go and find my dream
      And live in paradise

      What's the use you turned me loose
      And left me here to cry
      Where's the love we talked about
      Where's my sunny sky

    9. The Spell

      What do you think I am
      Do you think I'm dreaming
      Don't you know I know
      What it is you're scheming

      Who'd you think gave you the right
      Hidden by the dead of night
      To take the world and turn it upside down
      When it should be round

      Seems I made it just in time
      To use my reason and my rhyme
      To save us from the evils of your mind

      I will cast the spell
      Be sure I'll cast it well
      I will light a fire
      Kindled with desire

      I'll fill you with fear
      So you know I'm here
      And I won't be treated like a fool

      It's no good you pretending
      There'll be no happy ending
      I'm alive and darkness is my tool

      But when the night is over
      And daytime steals your cover
      The goodness of the morning sun
      Will warm away what you have done
      And leave you cold

      I have no need for moonlight
      You're wrong to trust in sunlight
      For I exist not just in storms
      But in life itself in so many forms
      To leave you cold

      I will leave you now
      But you won't defeat me
      You had best beware
      When you come to meet me

      Love and truth will follow me
      An army of reality
      Brought from every corner of the world

      You will never break the spell
      I'll summon all the fires of hell
      And this is my advice for what it's worth

      Let us not begin
      This fight we cannot win
      Be sure you're watching me
      Cause all through your life
      Everyday and everynight
      You should know that
      I'll be watching you

    10. Why

      Thought of no tomorrow
      The pain, tears and sorrow
      And you never told me why
      The way you cheated and mistreated
      I could never ask you why

      Well I'm gonna find out, I'm gonna find out
      What's been messing up your mind
      Messing up your mind

      Well I've been through some changes
      Now I'm leaving
      Why my mind rearranges, Why I'm grieving
      I don't mean that you hurt me or deceive me
      For I know that you're there and you need me, you sure do
      But I hope you can't see how it is
      I can't stand it, oh love
      I got to go

      Is there any true reason or anything I could explain
      Can't we talk about it baby
      And that you give again
      You see I have a feeling that this isn't the end
      And I feel no end, oh on you I depend
      I depend on you

      I'm gonna find out yes I am
      I'm gonna find out
      What is that's been messing up your mind
      Messing up your mind ooh

      Well I said that I love you and I need you
      That it means I am yours
      Yes I belong to you
      Well I just can't be certain that you love me too
      But I got to know if I can believe in you
      Please believe my heart is yours
      I can't stand it, oh love
      I got to go

      Perhaps it's best for us to stay together
      And try to live our lives as one
      And maybe we will find out we're still together
      To watch the setting of the sun
      Oh, oh, oh, oh

    11. Why (Extended Version)


    12. Home Again To You

      Don't throw it all away
      Hear what I've gotta say
      Because you're always on my mind
      I've got an eye on you
      And only you will do
      And I don't wanna waste my time

      So won't you hear me out
      Because It's all about when
      I come home again to you

      You're such a little child
      You're gonna drive me wild
      As I just don't know what to say
      I got an eye on you
      And only you will do
      And I don't wanna get in your play

      Hesitate, because I cannot wait
      Till I come home again to you

      You make me feel so old
      Just like I have been told
      Because it's always up to you
      Oh baby, hear me out
      I've done all my time
      I don't wanna be misused

      So please don't hesitate
      Because I cannot wait
      Till I come home again to you

      Home to you