VC10 & Cruising 600 (2 tracks) by The Jet Set
45RPM Single From Delta Records DW5001

Text from the rear cover:
An exciting modern Jet airliner inspired Michael Travis of the JET SET to compose, in an equally modern style, a musical tribute to Britains fabulous VC-10. Powered by 4 Rolls-Royce jets and with its ultra-modern look of swept back wings and impressive tailplane, the VC-10 has an elegance unsurpassed so much so that when in flight it could be compared to that essence of grace and beauty, the swan.

The composer thought at first in terms of the lyrical beauty of the 'Swan Lake ballet music, but realising that this work has been the subject of many other Rock and Beat artists, he changed his tack to create an original number.

Whilst still retaining the grace of the swan in his melodic line he has applied drive and attack as his rhythm, and has subtly added an ethereal quality with the use of the human voice as an instrument. The overall effect is highly original, with a catchy theme that becomes a firm favourite after the first hearing.

Jack Pickering and Leo Towers composed the theme for CRUISING 600, which captures the feeling of comfort and delight enjoyed by the VC-10's passengers as the giant airliner speeds on its way through the airlanes. The melody line is simple and at the same time tasteful, whilst the rhythm sustains a latin beat with a prominent bass guitar line, which emphasises the feel of movement.

The instrumental line up for both VC-10 and CRUISING 600: Lead Guitar Michael Travis, with twin brother Colin on Rhythm Guitar. Barry Edwards on Bass Guitar with his cousin Barry Smith on Drums. The JET SET have their own Lead Vocalist Michael Collins who is not featured on VC-10 or Cruising 600. For this recording the group were supplemented by MARIA CASTLE whose voice adds attraction on VC-10.

Side 1:
VC-10
Michael Travis
(Feldman)

Side 2:
CRUISING 600
Jack Pickering/Leo Towers
(Feldman)

Cover photograph of THE JET SET with a VC-10 by courtesy of BOAC

Recording produced by HOWARD LENNARD

1964

Barry Robbins