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for which he recorded a song for every member of his family including his parents, pets and even his computer. Years later, after divorcing his wife

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and the passing of his parents, Wakeman has stated he no longer listens to this album as it brings him sadness. The original vinyl edition of the album only contained 12 tracks in a different running order. "Wiggles", "The Day After The Fair" and Mackintosh" were omitted.RWCC - The Family Album
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Track listing

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" (Rick's 2nd son) 2.43 #"Jemma" (Rick & Nina's daughter) 3.35 #"Benjamin" (Rick's 3rd son) 3.16 #"Oscar" (Rick & Nina's son) 5.02 #" Oliver" (Rick's 1st son) 3.18 #"Nina" (Rick's wife) 5.16 #"Wiggles" (black & white rabbit) 2.53 #"Chloe" (German Shepherd) 3.59 #"Kookie" (Cat) 3.52 #"Tilly" (Golden Retriever) 4.44 #"Mum" 4.48 #"Dad" 3.39 #"The Day After The Fair" 4.23 #"Mackintosh" 3.40 ''Note: The main melody for "Nina" was later used by Wakeman for "The Meeting", a song from the 1989 album

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Personnel

- keyboards

Production

* John Burns - engineer

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Family Album Rick Wakeman albums 1987 albums