John Lees

The very best of Barclay James Harvest, a rock band who enjoyed success in Europe in the 1970s and 1980s. Distinctive for their pretty melodies, Beatles-esque harmonies and a liking for the mellotron, the band had a platinum hit in 1980 with 'Eyes of the Universe'. Here they perform eight tracks including 'Hymn', 'Mockingbird' and 'Life is for Living'.

British prog rockers Barclay James Harvest perform four decades' worth of hits in this powerhouse 2006 concert from London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. Founding members John Lees and Woolly Wolstenholme show they've still got what it takes to dazzle audiences on "Poor Wages," "Mockingbird," "Poor Man's Moody Blues," "The Great 1974 Mining Disaster," "Child of the Universe" and other tunes, some of which they haven't performed live in 30 years.

This tickling thriller about an afternoon tea features Holly Brown, who spontaneously transforms into several female personas that startle and entertain her surprised guest. Brown’s character’s are obsessed with formalities of etiquette, pedigree and hospitality while spoofing sex roles and stereotypes.

A l'occasion du trentième anniversaire d'un concert de Barclay James Harvest en plein air à Berlin (Ouest) en 1980. Berlin - Loving is easy - Mockingbird - Sip of wine - Nova lepidoptera - In memory of the martyrs - Life is for living - Child of the universe - Hymn - Berlin Bonus : Jonathan - Titles - Moongirl - One night - Beyond the grave

Recorded live at London’s Town & Country Club in February 1992, Barclay James Harvest play a selection of their most popular and timeless classics. Coinciding with the 25th Anniversary of the band’s formation, this live concert is an evocative testament to one of the greatest exponents of British progressive rock. Opening with an extended and haunting rendition of Mockingbird, the guitars of John Lees and Colin Browne blend magnificently on Medicine Man and Play to the World, with Les Holroyd rendering a dramatic vocal performance on the latter. BJH’s more ponderous progressive rock set pieces are pierced by the rousing upbeat guitar-based Life Is for the Living and the crowd pleasing Stand Up.

This program features both a 1977 documentary and a 1974 concert from British cult favorite folk-rockers Barclay James Harvest, who created their trademark style by using symphonic instruments along with more typical rock instruments. The 1974 Drury Lane concert from the London Theatre Royal includes the songs "Crazy City" and "For No One," while the 1977 footage includes performances of "Hymn," "Polk Street Rag" and more.