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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Watching The Bobbins Lyrics
Camel
Watching the bobbins, go up and down.
Fine Irish linen for a ladies gown.
One shirt a penny, seven in a tag;
Ten hours a day and her heart begins to drag.
This never ending cycle goes on.
But she promised she would never stay...
For long.
Rocking the treadle, ache in her soul.
She keeps the rhythm and it takes a toll.
Threading the needle, strains in her eyes.
Old withered fingers steal her young girl's pride
She's saving every penny she earns,
Because the passion for her freedom
Still burns.