Camelwas formed in 1971 when Peter Bardensjoined Andrew Latimer, Andy Wardand Doug Fergusonin a band called The Brew. Changing their name to Camel, they played their first gig at Waltham Forest Technical College supporting Wishbone Ashon 4 December. In August 1972 Camel signed with MCA Records and their eponymous debut album was released six months later. The record was not a success and the band moved to Decca Records. In 1974 they released their second album Mirage, then in 1975 the instrumental concept album The Snow Gooseinspired by the book by Paul Gallico.
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Send Home The Slates Lyrics
Camel
I work for the Union Pike, out on the Western Line.
I found Uncle Sean in Denver, and he and his wife are fine.
They send their best, and like the rest -
They send home the slates.
It took six months from the Cobh, another six by land,
But the pay is good, and as I should
I'll send home the slates.
Back on your feet now lads,
Our time for writing home has passed.
Six miles to spike today, that's what we need.
So fast lads we must advance,
Work to the Gandy dance.
Six days to double pay, that's our reward -
But not 'til the line goes down.
I'll not send empty letters, I know you need the rent.
Dad, you deserve a new pair of boots, I know it's money well spent.
So kind regards, I'll work hard -
To send home the slates.
PS. Dear Ma,
I send my picture.
Don't let the family forget me...