Lucky Leif and the Longships

Lucky Leif and the Longships
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 1975
RecordedApril 1975
StudioIsland Studios, London
GenreRock
Length34:55
LabelUnited Artists Records
ProducerBrian Eno
Robert Calvert chronology
Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters
(1974)
Lucky Leif and the Longships
(1975)
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(1981)
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Lucky Leif and the Long-ships is a 1975 record album by Robert Calvert, produced by Brian Eno.

It is a concept album dealing with how American culture might have been different had the Vikings managed to colonise the continent. The album is a tour through various styles of American music ("The Lay of the Surfers" is a Beach Boys parody), filled with references to modern American culture and ancient Norse myths and legends. The Vinyl LP Album was RE-released in 1987 by B.G.O. Records and Again on CD in 1994-BGOCD 2. A RE-released and Remastered CD Version was released in 2007 On The Eclectic Discs Label With Two Bonus Tracks-ECLCD1057. In 2013 Atomhenge Reissue the Album as a Remastered CD Also With the same Two Bonus Tracks – ATOMCD 1038. All songs by Robert Calvert; arranged by Robert Calvert and Paul Rudolph.