Andwellas Dream, originally called 'The Method' was formed in Belfast (Ireland) by Dave Lewis in the mid-sixties. The band moved to London in the late 60's and changed the name to Andwella's Dream. They released the album Love and Poetry in 1969 which is highly regarded among psychedelic collectors. The group later shortened the name to 'Andwella' and recorded the albums World's End (1970) and People's People (1971).
The trio were fronted by Dave Lewis (Guitar/keyboard/vocals), with Nigel Smith (bass/vocals) and Gordon Barton (drums).
Their first album, as Andwellas Dream, Love and Poetry, was recorded in London in 1968, and featured jazz musician Bob Downes on saxophone and flute. However, the album failed to sell, and Lewis then recorded a solo album, privately pressed, on the Ax label in 1970; which included new versions of some of the Andwella's Dream songs. Then in 1970 David Lewis wrote the music for and produced poet David Baxter's "Goodbye Dave" album, for which he was backed by Andwella.
With the addition of Dave McDougall on guitar and vocals, the band was renamed Andwella. This line-up issued World's End, before Dave Struthers replaced Nigel Smith on bass and Jack McCullock joined as drummer. This lineup recorded the bands' last album, People's People, in 1971, after which the band broke up in 1972.
Source: http://irishrockers.com/artistView.php?artist=Andwella's%20Dream
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andwella
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