Leo Sayer - Silverbird (1973) Vinyl LP • The Show Must Go On

Catalog Number: BS-2738

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges light-scuffing and tiny surface abrasions (front/back/inner-gate); back has some surface impressions. Inner-sleeve is original (WB ads); three seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Innocent Bystander
• Goodnight Old Friend
• Drop Back
• Silver Bird
• The Show Must Go On
• The Dancer
• Tomorrow
• Don't Say It's Over
• Slow Motion
• Oh Wot A Life
• Why Is Everybody Going Home

About The Record:

Silverbird, was Leo Sayer’s debut album, showcasing his distinctive falsetto voice and theatrical pop style, which drew heavily from his background as a songwriter and performer. The album, produced by Adam Faith and David Courtney, blends elements of pop, rock, and vaudeville, reflecting Sayer’s early persona as a clown-like figure, inspired by his stage performances. It gained significant attention in the UK, reaching the Top 10, and marked Sayer’s emergence as a notable artist of the 1970s glam-pop era. The hit single The Show Must Go On became a standout, reaching No. 2 on the UK charts and later covered by Three Dog Night. Historically, Silverbird established Sayer as a unique voice in the UK music scene, paving the way for his later international success with hits like You Make Me Feel Like Dancing.