"Here It Comes" is a song by the

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band Strawbs. It did not appear on any of their studio albums, but it was included on two compilation albums: '' Strawbs by Choice'' and '' Halcyon Days''. Written by bandleader

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, "Here It Comes" shows definite pop influences and a more commercial view to song-writing, a trait that would extend to the next single, "

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B-Side

The B-side track "Tomorrow" is taken from the '' Grave New World'' album and is a band composition, although the main lyrical idea is Dave Cousins's and stems from the feelings Cousins had at the decision taken by Rick Wakeman to leave the band at the end of recording the previous album '' From the Witchwood''.

Personnel

*Dave Cousins – lead vocals, acoustic guitar * Tony Hooper – backing vocals, acoustic guitar,

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* Richard Hudson – backing vocals, drums, percussion *

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– keyboards

Release history

External links

Lyrics to "Here it Comes" at Strawbsweb official siteLyrics to "Tomorrow" at Strawbsweb official site

References

1972 singles Strawbs songs 1972 songs Songs written by Dave Cousins {{1970s-rock-song-stub