The Story Of Simon Simopath by Nirvana - VitaMusik

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One of the most entertaining things to do on websites that allow customer reviews of CDs is read the apoplectic fury Kurt Cobain's fans have for the original Nirvana, the cultily-adored British psych-pop group from the late '60s. Much of that misguided and ill-informed venom seems to be directed toward this album, Nirvana's 1967 debut. An unashamedly twee early concept album, The Story of Simon Simopath (subtitled "A Science Fiction Pantomime," suitably expressing the deliberately childlike tone of the album) sounds, like most rock concept albums, like a collection of unconnected songs forced together by the story written in the liner notes. Ignoring the rather silly story (something about a boy who wishes he could fly), what's left is a regrettably brief but uniformly solid set of well-constructed psych-pop tunes with attractive melodies and rich, semi-orchestrated arrangements. Although the core of Nirvana was the duo of singer-guitarist Patrick Campbell-Lyons and keyboardist Alex Spyropoulos, the group is here expanded to a sextet including full-time French horn and cello players, and the semi-Baroque arrangements are particularly memorable on the singles "Pentecost Hotel" and "Wings of Love." Although The Story of Simon Simopath has no individual songs as instantly delightful as "Rainbow Chaser," the hit single and key track from their next album All of Us, it's a much more consistent record than that somewhat patchy follow-up.
© Stewart Mason /TiVo

1. Wings Of Love

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

2. Lonely Boy

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

3. We Can Help You

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

4. Satellite Jockey

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

5. In The Courtyard Of The Stars

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

6. You Are Just The One

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

7. Pentecost Hotel

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

8. I Never Had A Love Like This Before

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

9. Take This Hand

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

10. 1999

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

11. Wings Of Love

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

12. Lonely Boy

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

13. We Can Help You

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

14. Satellite Jockey

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

15. In The Courtyard Of The Stars

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

16. You Are Just The One

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

17. Pentecost Hotel

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

18. I Never Had A Love Like This Before

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

19. Take This Hand

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

20. 1999

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

21. I Believe In Magic

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: Brian Henderson
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Peter Kester
George Alex Spyropoulos
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Producer: Jimmy Miller; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

22. Life Ain't Easy

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: Sylvia A. Schuster
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer
Brian Henderson
George Alex Spyropoulos
Peter Kester; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Production

23. Feelin' Shattered

Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Composer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
Brian Henderson
Peter Kester
Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Vocals: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Performer
Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other
Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Producer: Chris Blackwell; Production

24. Requiem To John Coltrane

Primary Artist: Nirvana; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Henderson; Performer
Cello: Sylvia A. Schuster; Performer
Drums: Peter Kester; Performer
Guitar: Patrick Campbell-lyons
Ray Singer; Performer
Keyboard: George Alex Spyropoulos; Performer
Percussion: Peter Kester; Performer
Performer: Brian Henderson
Ray Singer
Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos
Sylvia A. Schuster
Peter Kester; Performer
Composer: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Composer
Lyricist: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Composer
Conductor: Syd Dale; Conductor
Engineer: Brian Humphries; Production
Producer: Patrick Campbell-lyons
George Alex Spyropoulos; Production
Studio Personnel: Brian Humphries; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Alex Spyropoulos
Patrick Campbell-lyons; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 4 minutes and 14 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1423x1423 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

22/24 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/24 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Soft Rock, Psychedelic, Alternative, '60s Oldies

Label

UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1966

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602498000106