Medicine Head (June 19, 1970) “Coast To Coast (And Shore To Shore)” / “All For Tomorrow” – Single 7" UK

A joyful, sunny slice of folk-rock, “Coast To Coast (And Shore To Shore)” was the second single from Medicine Head on John Peel’s Dandelion label. With its optimistic spirit and warm harmonies, it perfectly captured the duo’s aim to create happy, singalong music.

Artist: Medicine Head

Label: Dandelion

Date: June 19, 1970

Catalogue: S 5075

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: UK

A-Side: “Coast To Coast (And Shore To Shore)”

Written by: John Fiddler Produced by: John Peel

B-Side: “All For Tomorrow”

Written by: John Fiddler Produced by: John Peel

TRACK LIST UK 7"

Commercial Single (S 5075)

A. Coast To Coast (And Shore To Shore) B. All For Tomorrow

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Main Commercial – S 5075 (Stereo) Promo copies exist (Promotion Not For Sale)

PERSONNEL

• John Fiddler — vocals, guitar

• Peter Hope-Evans — harmonica

• Nick Cudworth — piano (A-side)

• John Peel — producer

THE STORY 

Released on June 19, 1970 on John Peel’s Dandelion label (S 5075), “Coast To Coast (And Shore To Shore)” / “All For Tomorrow” was Medicine Head’s debut single. The duo, formed by John Fiddler and Peter Hope-Evans, aimed to create joyful, out-of-doors music. The A-side features piano by Nick Cudworth, and both tracks reflect the band’s warm, optimistic folk style. The single was promoted with a CBS Records press sheet highlighting their fresh, happy sound.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This release marked the beginning of Medicine Head’s career on Dandelion Records. Promo copies feature “PROMOTION NOT FOR SALE” text and a release date of June 19, 1970. The duo would go on to have greater success in the early 1970s with hits like “(And The) Pictures In The Sky”.

International Issues Limited international distribution at the time.

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SOURCES Discogs, 45cat, 45worlds, Official Charts, Wikipedia, CBS Records Press Sheet (June 19, 1970)

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