Pilot - The Craighall Demos 71-76 (2007)

The songs here were recorded between 1971/76. All the songs are original demo's. Included are "January" a world wide number one, "Get up and go" which was also a massive wirldwide hit. All songs are original compositions and give a clearer picture of what Pilot were trying to achieve. Although some songs are familiar, many are being heard for the first time. The tapes were restored and copied to the digital format after years of being stored in various attics and garages.
What has survived is a perfect archive of David and Billy's progress as writers and producers. From the first recordings of acoustic guitar, piano, bass and a battered old suitcase for drums, to the very complete demo's for 'Second Flight' including the first recording of 'January'. By way of introduction the collection begins with the poignant and sensitive original recording of 'The Library door' then proceeds chronologically from 1971 to 1976. This is a very special glimpse into the beginnings of the partnership that evolved into the polished and distinctive sound of Pilot.