A. Milne's collection of poems for children) refers to both its sequence among their albums, and the band's size, in light of the addition of drummer Nigel Pegrum.

However, after Parcel of Rogues there was a conscious decision to add a full-time drummer to bolster the band's rock-oriented sound.

Now We Are Six was produced by Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, although he admitted that his part in the making of the album was minimal except for a little supervision and the invitation of David Bowie to play the saxophone.

Another highlight is "The Mooncoin Jig", which is a showcase for Peter Knight's abilities on mandolin and banjo; the track is a mix of folk and rock, with neither overshadowing the other.

Credited as the "St. Eleye Primary School Junior Choir", the band sang these songs imitating children.

[citation needed] The track that did end the album is the other one which created some consternation among critics – a version of Phil Spector's "To Know Him Is To Love Him" which features, as a guest, David Bowie on alto saxophone.

For Steeleye Span's spring 2011 tour, the first half set consisted of them playing the album in its entirety, some 37 years after it was first released.