"[1] However, this was so frequently misunderstood by fans and music journalists that when crediting the band's 1996 album Long Way Down to "The Sympathy" still failed to resolve the confusion, Bradshaw eventually relented and adopted "Scott B.
[5] The band began as a regular act at Elvis Mondays, a regular alternative rock club night in Toronto organized by William New;[6] Bradshaw also played as a supporting musician in New's own band Groovy Religion.
[8] At this time the band had a rotating lineup, with Bradshaw as the only consistent member; Neil Yonge Street included contributions from Ian Blurton, Gord Cumming, Terry Carter, Don Kerr, Mike Duggan, Alisdair Jones, John Borra and Willie P.
[11] By this time the band had a more stable lineup, including guitarist Gary Robertson, bassist Ron Bock and drummer Dave O'Sullivan.
The album included contributions from Ashley MacIsaac, Bazil Donovan, Tyler Yarema, Michelle Josef, Oh Susanna and Cindy Church.