La De Das - The Happy Prince. CD. Quite possibly the first rock opera ever, originated from the Australian La De Das. Originally conceived in late '66, it would not be released until mid '69 and only enjoy moderate sales (but rave reviews.) Unsuprisingly, EMI were reluctant to record such an ambitious album, that at the time had no comparison. Somehow they talked them around and it was made. This twenty three track album contains two versions of The Happy Prince, one version with and without the narration of Adrian Rwawkins. This is a fascinating comparison into how the album could have sounded just as a normal collection of songs. Important in the history of Rock and also a damn fine album. Includes: "Lullaby", "Covered By Gold", "Winter Song" and "Swallow, Little Swallow."

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