Mark Wirtz - The Fantastic Story Of Mark Wirtz And The Teenage Opera (2xCD, Comp)

A compilation of tracks by various artists, written/produced/arranged by Mark Wirtz recorded between 1964 and 1972, illustrating the development of his  psych pop sound and style that culminated in Keith West's "Excerpt From 'A Teenage Opera'". Comes with a 12 page double-sided fully illustrated fold-out booklet with detailed sleeve notes.

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Country:    UK  
Released:  2001
Genre:       Pop, Children's
Style:         Novelty, Vocal

Track listing:

1-1. Jan Panter - Yours Sincerely 3:32
1-2. Marcus Tro - Tell Me 3:12
1-3. Russ Loader - When Your Heart Is Broken 2:54
1-4. Russ Loader - Count The Stars 3:32
1-5. Dany Chandelle - Lying Awake 2:55
1-6. Tony Crane (3) - Even The Bravest Cry 3:05
1-7. Peanut (4) - I'm Waiting For The Day 2:24
1-8. Mark Wirtz Orchestra - Watermelon Man 3:23
1-9. Mood Mosaic - A Touch Of Velvet A Sting Of Brass 3:19
1-10. Mood Mosaic - Bond St PM 2:15
1-11. Steve Howe - So Bad 2:16
1-12. Steve Howe - You Can Never Stay In One Place 2:40
1-13. Peanut (4) - I Didn't Love Him Anyway 2:37
1-14. Mood Mosaic - The Theme From A Teenage Opera 2:34
1-15. Keith West - Excerpt From 'A Teenage Opera' 4:42
1-16. Keith West - Sam 5:12
1-17. Mark Wirtz - (He's Our Dear Old) Weatherman (From 'A Teenage Opera') 4:01
1-18. Mark Wirtz - Love Will Always Find A Way 2:39
1-19. Mark Wirtz - The Sad Story Of Simon The Bugle 4:45
2-1. Tomorrow (2) - Incredible Journey Of Timothy Chase 3:18
2-2. Elmer Hockett - Sha La La La Lee 2:17
2-3. Elmer Hockett - Love Is Happening To Me 2:22
2-4. Mark Wirtz - Mrs Raven 2:41
2-5. Mike Sedgewick - The Good Guys In The White Hats 3:06
2-6. Aquarian Age - 10,000 Words In A Cardboard Box 3:27
2-7. Kippington Lodge - Rumours 2:22
2-8. Mark Wirtz - What's Good For The Goose 1:57
2-9. Sweetshop - Barefoot & Tiptoe 2:45
2-10. Kris Ife - Imagination 3:43
2-11. Samantha Jones - Today Without You 2:31
2-12. Krimson Kake - Feeling Better 2:45
2-13. Lion Judd - Snarling Mama 3:56
2-14. Roger James - Something Wonderful 2:48
2-15. Philwit & Pegasus - To Pegasus With Love 1:32
2-16. Philwit & Pegasus - My What A Lovely Day It's Been 3:02
2-17. Mark Wirtz - Satan Took A Tram Ride 2:54
2-18. Mark Wirtz - America Sundae (Excerpt) 0:55
2-19. Mark Wirtz - The Song I Sing 5:59
2-20. Mark Wirtz - Swan (Ballerina) 8:29
2-21. Mark Wirtz - Chug-a-lug Song 2:46