Mortimer - On Our | Way Home (1969; 2017) [z3k]
The original 1969 tracklist, featuring the title track "On Our Way Home".
The band began recording their second album at London's between February and April 1969. Peter Asher , Apple’s A&R chief and producer for James Taylor, was assigned to produce the project. Mortimer - On Our Way Home (1969; 2017) [Z3K]
By May 1969, Mortimer’s album was mastered and ready for release, scheduled to follow The Iveys (who later became Badfinger). However, everything changed when was appointed as the Beatles' business manager. Klein’s arrival led to a massive shake-up; he ousted Apple President Ron Kass and Peter Asher resigned shortly after. The original 1969 tracklist, featuring the title track
Mortimer, a harmony-heavy trio from New York consisting of , Tony Van Benschoten , and Guy Masson , formed in the mid-1960s. After some success as "The Teddy Boys," they moved to London in 1968. Their luck changed when they were heard by George Harrison , who was so impressed by their acoustic sound and vocal blend that he personally championed their signing to the Beatles' Apple Records . The Lost Album (1969) By May 1969, Mortimer’s album was mastered and
Rare photography by Peter Asher and extensive liner notes documenting the band's brief but historic association with Apple Records. Mortimer: On Our Way Home - Album Review - Louder Than War
The story of Mortimer's album, On Our Way Home , is a "lost classic" tale of near-miss stardom, a Paul McCartney gift, and the corporate upheaval of the late 1960s. A Chance Meeting and a Beatle's Blessing