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's last recording with the group until ''

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'' (1991). "Song for a Dreamer" is a tribute to late

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from Trower, who was stunned by Hendrix's death in September 1970 at the age of 27.

Cover

The cut-out cover was designed by C.C.S. Associates (a leading creative design team in London producing promotional ideas and album cover artwork for A&M, Chrysalis, Charisma, Island and Trojan Records. The primary CCS designers were Harry Isles, John Bonis, and William Neal). Photography was by Peter Sanders. Images from left to right are: Gary Brooker, Chris Copping,

, and

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Track listing

Personnel

Procol Harum

* Gary Brooker – piano, vocals (except "Song for a Dreamer" and "Poor Mohammed") *

– guitar, lead vocals on "Song for a Dreamer" and "Poor Mohammed" * Chris Copping – bass,

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– drums * Keith Reid –

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Technical personnel

* Chris Thomas – producer * John Punter – engineer * C.C.S. Associates – artwork, design * Pete Sanders – photography

Charts

References

{{Authority control Procol Harum albums 1971 albums Progressive rock albums by English artists Chrysalis Records albums Albums produced by Chris Thomas (record producer)