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"Theme for an Imaginary Western" is a song written by Jack Bruce and Pete Brown. The song is sometimes referred to as "Theme from an Imaginary Western". It has been performed by many artists, including Mountain, Jack Bruce, Leslie West, Colosseum, Greenslade, DC3 and Johan Asherton. The song originally appeared on Bruce's Songs for a Tailor album in 1969. The lyrics by Pete Brown are mentioned in Brown's autobiography "White Rooms and Imaginary Westerns" (ISBN 978-1906779207) as being in reference to Bruce's erstwhile bandmates Dick Heckstall-Smith and Graham Bond of The Graham Bond Organisation. The following year, "Theme" appeared on Mountain's Climbing! album. Mountain bassist/vocalist Felix Pappalardi, who sang the song with Mountain, had helped produce Bruce's album and brought the song to guitarist/vocalist Leslie West's attention for their album. Mountain performed the song at the Woodstock Festival in 1969; this version appeared on the Woodstock 2 album. In 1988, Bruce teamed up with Mountain guitarist Leslie West, and performed the song again on West's Theme album, which was named after the song. West also performed it on Leslie West Live!.more »
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When the wagons leave the cityFor the forest, and further onPainted wagons of the morningDusty roads where they have goneSometimes traveling through the darknessMet the summer coming homeFallen faces by the waysideLooked as if they might have known Oh the sun was in their eyesAnd the desert that driesIn the country townsWhere the laughter sounds Oh the dancing and the singingOh the music when they playedOh the fires that they startedOh the girls with no regretSometimes they found itSometimes they kept itOften lost it on the wayFought each other to possess itSometimes died in sight of day
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Jack Bruce
John Symon Asher "Jack" Bruce (born 14 May 1943) is a Scottish musician and songwriter, respected as a founding member of the British psychedelic rock power trio, Cream, for a solo career that spans several decades, and for his participation in several well-known musical ensembles. Best recognized as a memorable vocalist and bass guitarist, Bruce has been referred to as a "World-class pioneer in his main instrument; a composer of some of the most endurable and recognisable rock songs of our time; an accomplished classical, jazz and Latin musician and one of popular music's most distinctive and evocative voices." He is also trained as a classical cellist. The Sunday Times stated "... many consider him to be one of the greatest bass players of all time." more »
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Written by: Jack Bruce, Peter Constantine Brown
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Artists and Song Origin"Theme for an Imaginary Western" is a song that has been performed by several artists including Colosseum, Jack Bruce, Leslie West, and Mountain, but it was originally written by Jack Bruce and Pete Brown. Jack Bruce was the bassist and singer for the supergroup Cream. |
Colosseum's VersionColosseum, a British rock band, released their version of "Theme for an Imaginary Western" in 1969. It was part of their album "Valentyne Suite" which went on to become one of the top-selling albums of the progressive jazz-rock genre. |
Jack Bruce's VersionJack Bruce, the co-writer of the song, also recorded a version of "Theme for an Imaginary Western" in 1969. This version was part of his debut solo album, "Songs for a Tailor". |
Mountain's VersionIn 1970, the American rock band Mountain released their version of "Theme for an Imaginary Western". This version was part of their album "Climbing!" and it is likely the most well-known recording of the song. |
Leslie West's ContributionLeslie West was the lead vocalist for Mountain's rendition of the song. His powerful and distinctive voice helped to popularize the song in the United States and abroad. |
CompositionThe song is a ballad that features piano, guitar, bass, and drums. The lyrics speak of a band on the road and the sense of camaraderie and nostalgia they feel. |
Live PerformancesAll four artists have included "Theme for an Imaginary Western" in their live performances in different times. Jack Bruce continued to perform the song throughout his career, as did Leslie West with Mountain. |
Influence and LegacyThe song has had a lasting impact, becoming a standard of the progressive rock genre. It has been covered by various other artists and bands throughout the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity. |
MiscellaneousThe song, though named "Theme for an Imaginary Western", actually neither has connection with western movies nor has been used as a theme for any. The song was reportedly written when Cream, Bruce's previous band, had disbanded and he was feeling nostalgic for the camaraderie they had shared. |
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