The Impossible Dream (The Sensational Alex Harvey Band album)

Untitled
Singles from The Impossible Dream
"Sergeant Fury" Released: August 2, 1974 "Anthem" Released: November 15, 1974

The Impossible Dream was the third album by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. It was released in 1974. The album was released separately on CD but can be hard to find, however, the CD is widely available on a 2 in 1 album, the other album being Tomorrow Belongs to Me. It was the band's first release to chart, reaching 16 in the UK charts. "Anthem" was the last single released by SAHB in the US.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Alex Harvey and Hugh McKenna; except where indicated

1. "Hot City Symphony Part 1: Vambo" – 5:02
2. "Hot City Symphony Part 2: Man in the Jar" (Harvey, McKenna, Alistair Cleminson) – 8:11
3. "River of Love" – 3:15
4. "Long Hair Music" – 4:43
5. "Hey" (Harvey, Cleminson, McKenna) – 0:40
6. "Sergeant Fury" (Harvey, McKenna, David Batchelor) – 3:31
7. "Weights Made of Lead" (Harvey) – 2:41
8. "Money Honey" (Jesse Stone) / "The Impossible Dream" (Mitch Leigh, Joe Darion) – 2:11
9. "Tomahawk Kid" (Harvey, McKenna, Batchelor) – 4:30
10. "Anthem" – 7:42

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Personnel

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

• Alex Harvey – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Zal Cleminson – guitar
• Chris Glen – bass guitar
• Hugh McKenna – keyboards, synthesizer
• Ted McKenna – drums

Additional musicians

• Vicky Silva – guest vocals on "Anthem"
• London-Scottish TA Regiment (including John Gilligan) – drums and pipes on "Anthem"

Technical

• The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – producer
• David Batchelor – producer (all tracks except #4)
• Derek Wadsworth – producer (track 4)
• Martin Rushent – engineer (all tracks except #4)
• Dave "Cyrano" Langston – engineer (track 4)
• Keith Davis – cover illustration, design