Inhalt: For the album "24 Carrots" he worked with the musicians in the band Shot in the Dark featuring his musical collaborator Peter White (keyboards, guitar), Adam Yurman (electric guitar), Robin Lamble (bass, guitar), Krysia Kristianne (backing vocals), Brian Savage (saxophone, flute), Robin Marlette (keyboards) and various drummers including Steve Chapman and Jeff Porcaro. It also featured a guest appearance by Robin Williamson (Incredible String Band). Sessions for the album began at Davlen studios in Los Angeles in August 1979 where Al worked with Shot in the Dark on a series of demos of some compositions that would make up the album, and others which would remain consigned to the vaults. When completed in May 1980 the album would feature classic tracks such as Running Man, Merlins Time, Murmansk Run Ellis Islandand the US top thirty hit single Midnight Rocks. Upon its release in August 1980, "24 Carrots" would be another American Top Forty hit and would also be a success in other European countries. This 40thanniversary edition of "24 Carrots" has been newly expanded from the original first-generation master tapes and includes two rare single mixes previously unreleased on CD and two additional CDs featuring the August 1979 Davlen studios demo sessions (including an early studio version ofThe World Goes to Riyadh) and a CD of live recordings made at Hammersmith Odeon in London in December 1980 on the "24 Carrots" tour. The release also includes an illustrated booklet with an exclusive new interview with Al Stewart. This 40thanniversary edition serves as a fine tribute to a fine album and a consummate songwriter and performer. (Cherry Red)