Yes, bassist Billy Sherwood has revealed details for Prog Collective’s fourth All-Star album.
The supergroup also released lead track “House of the Rising Sun” featuring Gong’s Steve Hillage and Blood Sweat & Tears’ David Clayton-Thomas.
Title Songs we were taughtsequel to 2021 waiting world will arrive on July 1 and is available for pre-order now.
Among the performers this time around are Yes singer Jon Davison, former Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, Deep Purple’s Steve Morse, Rod Argent, Dweezil Zappa and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal.
The video and tracklist, with contributors, can be seen below.
“Producer Billy Sherwood once again leads this ultra-talented prog-rock supergroup, this time on a journey through some of the most recognizable and influential folk and art-rock songs of their generation,” said said the Purple Pyramid label in a statement. “Hear how these stellar musicians transform the sound of 60s and 70s folk-rock into ethereal and atmospheric masterpieces!”
Prog Collective, “Songs We Were Taught” Track Listing
1. “The Sound of Silence” – Jon Davison (Yes), Geoff Downes (Yes/Asia)
2. “Year of the Cat” – Billy Sherwood (Yes/Circa), David Sancious (E Street Band)
3. “House of the Rising Sun” – David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears), Steve Hillage (Gong)
4. “In the Land of Gray and Pink” – Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns N’ Roses)
5. “Summer Breeze” – Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings), Steve Morse (Deep Purple)
6. “Fire And Rain” – Sonja Kristina (Curved Air), Martin Barre (Jethro Tull)
7. “The Weight” – Rod Argent (Zombies), Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (Doobie Brothers)
8. “Savage World” – Rosalie Cunningham (Ipso Facto), Patrick Moraz (Moody Blues)
9. “It’s Too Late” – Candice Night (Blackmore’s Night), Dweezil Zappa
10. “The Times They Change” – Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash), Jerry Goodman (Flock)
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