Wishbone Ash can trace its origins back to Torquay, a seaside resort in the south west of England. It was here that Martin Turner and Steve Upton first performed together - Turner bass - Upton the drums, before moving to London in 1969 to seek fame and fortune. It was in the capital that a decision was made to place an advert for a keyboard player and a lead guitarist. The following audition threw up 2 guitar leads but nobody could decide who to choose and the trademark twin lead sound of Wishbone Ash was born. Ted (David) Turner and Andy Powell soon went through the poverty and growing pains of a new band but were fortunate that Miles Copeland was championing their cause and a fairly rapid progression was achieved.
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Angels Have Mercy Lyrics
Wishbone Ash
Look in the mirror, and what do you see?
Reflections of a person that used to be.
Youre running round town, creating bad debts -
Lets face it, baby, your life is a mess.
Youre driving fast now, and speeding again -
Thatll never help you ease the pain.
Theres nothing in a bottle you can take from the shelf
Thatll bring you back to earth, cause you need help.
The angels have mercy on you,
But they cant stop you doing what you wanna do.
May the angels have mercy on you -
Im gonna help you pull through.
Now youre headed down a one-way street -
Let the needle return.
Ive been there. who you meet?
Watch out, youre gonna get burned.
You cant blame me for the mess youre in -
All your life youve been fooling yourself.
Ill help you if I can -
You know Ill be there.
Lifes too sweet to show this lack of care.
The angels have mercy on you,
But they cant stop you doing what you wanna do.
May the angels have mercy on you -
Im gonna help you pull through.
Take a look, a look at yourself. (three times)
As the angels have mercy on you!