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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Wishbone Ash
Checked in tonight, when I noticed the red light.
Picked up the phone and I called the operator -
She said a lady left a name and a number.
Hey, operator, dont you think you could connect me?
Ive been waiting for so long for her to call me.
Hold on, Ill try to put you through,
Just hold on, Ill try it again for you,
Hold on, Im just putting you through.
I turned down the lights,
I sat back and waited for an answer.
Hope everythings all right -
I wonder why she called and what she had to tell me.
Hey, lady, are you sure this numbers right?
I tried all day and I tried all night. oh, no.
Hold on, Im trying to put you through,
Hold on, Ill try it again for you,
Hold on, Im just putting you through.
Hold on, just hold on,
Hold on, shes putting me through.
Five thousand miles is a long way from home
And I feel so cold being here on my own.
All I need is the sound of your voice
To warm my soul and help me through the night.
Hey, what can I do?
Ive tried to reach you, but I cant get through.
Ill just try it one more time -
Wont you please clear the line?
Hey, operator, listen to me please -
Im begging you on my bended knees.
Hold on, Im trying to put you through,
Hold on, Ill try it again for you,
Hold on, Im putting you through. (repeat)
She said,hold on. Im getting through to you.
Hold on, Im getting though to you.
Hold on, long way from home.
Hold on, Im here on my own.
Hold on, getting through to you.