Caravan are an English band from the Canterbury area, founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan in 1968. The band have never achieved the great commercial success that was widely predicted for them at the beginning of their career, but are nevertheless considered a key part of the Canterbury scene, blending psychedelic rock, jazz and classical influences to create a distinctive progressive rock sound.
The band were originally based in Whitstable, Kent, near Canterbury, but moved to London when briefly signed to Verve Records. After being dropped by Verve, the band signed to Decca Records, where they released their most critically acclaimed album, In the Land of Grey and Pink in 1971. Dave Sinclair left after the album’s release and the group split up the following year. Hastings and Coughlan added new members, notably viola player Geoffrey Richardson, continuing on before splitting in 1978.
The band reformed several times in the following decades, and Caravan still remain active as a live band in the 21st century, despite Coughlan’s death in December 2013.
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The drummer Richard Coughlan was my cousin (his mother was my father's sister) sadly I never got to meet him.
Still a fantastic live band – catch them if you can.
great base line
I can't really listen to this song without crying anymore. It's one of my favorite songs of my entire life, but it reminds me to much of a world that is no longer able to exist, especially when it comes to artistry and music.
Richard Sinclair is truly one of the Godfathers of the Canterbury Scene
Mike Flowers tribute band he he
oh rich sorry i didnt knock that day… anyway hope things are well (also yes this is a top tune)
Maravilha! O que é bom sempre será descoberto. Grande!!! Mesmo que lobos uivem, a Caravan passará através do tempo na história do rock progressivo
Singer looks like Todd Rundgren
I prefer this version to the LP version, too many horns and oboes and such on that one.
great
Good days . . .
class
This is the most gold song ever
Brings back a certain taste in my mouth
He was great flying that helicopter thing in Road Warrior!
Is that a 12string electric guitar?
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they have a Doors sound in a way
Golf rock?
Un peu chiant quand même…
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Richard and Dave Sinclair are my great aunts cousins
A saw the band live on a private (!) gig about 5 years ago. It was the 60eth Birthday of my old friend from University. The location was the "Freischütz" in Schwerte / Germany. A traditional destination for day trippers with a beautiful ballroom. The music did not suit to the invited guests. But: I will never forget the moment when the band played "golf girl" – the song my friend and I have listened to so often during our university times – my friend sitting in front of the stage in his wheel chair (he is in a wheel chair for many decades – rheumatic arthritis). We were the only ones so close to the stage, the rest sat at their tables doing small talk. I had my hands on his shoulders and we drifted back to the past. Beautiful moment. We – my son and me – were supposed to sit at one table with the band before the it gig but unfortunately we were too late due to other duties of mine. Missed chance…. 😔
Was SO hoping the Morse Code would be in the live version…
Caravan is the Band of my life. Love the Band
Takes me back to the days of listening to the "In the Land of the Grey and Pink", lying on the floor behind my dad's chair from where I could reach the turntable with the stereo headphones on. I can see they're touring the UK in 2022 ! happy days….
excellent quality video for one of my favorite titles of all time, the albums "golf girl" and "waterloo lily" rocked my adolescence and I have never stopped listening to them since…
TIMELESS!
magic mushrooms forever!…..))))
Great … but what's happened to the live version of 'Winter Wine' from the same concert(?). I can't find it anymore!1
The tank top industry owes a big debt of thanks to Caravan!
still love it!!
Great again …. but what's happened to the live version of 'Winter Wine' from the same concert?. I can't find it anymore! Anyone know what's happened to it or why/if it's been taken down?
Montros…crueis…..muito bomm….
Here from the newest bratz episode of game grumps
Grump Bump
thanks @GameGrumps
Eu aqui em dezenbro de 2022 ouvindo de novo esta obra prima………muito bom…..amo esta banda
cool band
Pye Hastings is a dead ringer for Jon Anderson.
I put this song on at work and my work mates laughed at me. I love this song and it will never not sound like a beautiful song.
Lovely. However I miss the trombone off of the original studio version…
Saw Caravan with Lindisfarne , Slade and Status Quo in Sydney Australia (Randwick Race course..outdoor concert) 1973 My first concert ..I was 14
the sexy kind of deplorable