In 1965 The End arose from the glowing embers of the earlier Tuxedos, Innocents and Original Topics, and like many of their contemporaries evolved into a psychedelic group. Along the way, they won the support and patronage of the Rolling Stones’ Bill Wyman, who produced their sole album for Decca, “Introspection” (CD2). He also co-wrote their signature tune, the psychedelic classic “Shades Of Orange”, although the band wrote the rest of their material.
This 4 CD box set gathers together all of The End’s extant recordings, the material on CDs 1, 3, and 4 having only previously been released on vinyl in the ‘90s. CD 1 covers the early days from 1964 to 1967, CD 2 is the 1968 “Introspection” album with two bonus tracks, CD 3 features outtakes (including four previously unreleased bonus tracks) from the period 1968/69, while CD 4 rounds up the band’s recordings from 1969/70, before they reinvented themselves as Tucky Buzzard.
This box set also contains a booklet with artwork by legendary designer Phil Smee, including photos and ephemera, a note by founder member Colin Giffin, and the band’s comprehensive story written by David Wells.
. In The Beginning: 1964-1967
1-1. I Can’t Get Any Joy 2:17
1-2. Hey Little Girl 2:22
1-3. I Want You Around 2:21
1-4. I Can’t Believe It 2:19
1-5. Lost Without You 1:52
1-6. Baby Stay Like You Are 2:35
1-7. It Won’t Be Long 2:09
1-8. She Believed Me 1:44
1-9. I Got Wise 3:27
1-10. You’re So Right 2:21
1-11. You Better Believe It Baby 3:06
1-12. Please Do Something 2:11
1-13. Why 2:41
1-14. Yo-Yo 2:40
1-15. Searching For My Baby 2:11
1-16. Daddy Loves Baby 2:30
1-17. We’ve Got It Made [July 1967 Mix] 2:34
1-18. Shades Of Orange [November 1967 Mix] 2:37
. Introspection: 1968-1969
2-1. Dreamworld 4:16
2-2. Under The Rainbow 3:47
2-3. Shades Of Orange [Album Version] 2:39
2-4. Bromley Common [Talk] 0:49
2-5. Cardboard Watch 2:53
2-6. Introspection [Part 1] 4:03
2-7. What Does It Feel Like 2:47
2-8. Linen Draper [Talk] 0:13
2-9. Don't Take Me 3:24
2-10. Loving Sacred Loving 2:58
2-11. She Said Yeah 2:50
2-12. Jacob's Bladder [Talk] 0:53
2-13. Introspection [Part 2] 2:43
2-14. Shades Of Orange [Mono Single Version] 2:39
2-15. Loving, Sacred Loving [Mono Single Version] 3:02
. Retrospection: 1968-1969
3-1. Loving, Sacred Loving [February 1968 Mix] 2:48
3-2. Building Up A Dream 2:41
3-3. Little Annie 2:58
3-4. Morning Dew 3:34
3-5. Tears Will Be The Only Answer 2:25
3-6. Today Tomorrow 2:47
3-7. Lady Under The Lamp 2:33
3-8. Black Is Black 4:46
3-9. Mister Man 2:39
3-10. Call Me 2:28
3-11. Shades Of Orange [June 1968 Remix] 2:41
3-12. Mirror 2:53
3-13. We’ve Got It Made [Mellotron Mix] 2:25
3-14. Bypass The By-Pass 2:43
3-15. Mister Man [Instrumental Version] 3:47
3-16. The Fly 1:29
3-17. Sometimes I Wish I Were Dead 3:41
3-18. Stones In My Banana 2:59
. The Last Word: 1969-1970
4-1. Son Of Lightning 5:02
4-2. Second Glance 4:53
4-3. Mistress Bean 3:14
4-4. For Eleanor 1:58
4-5. So Free 3:53
4-6. North Thames Gas Board 4:03
4-7. Do Right Woman Do Right Man 3:10
4-8. Turn On Waterstone 3:06
4-9. Smartypants 3:56
4-10. My Friend 4:01
Barcode: 740155402839
Release Date: 04 Dec 2015