[5] The trio were well-matched vocalists, and the band became known for its close harmony, a cappella singing, and the use of a wide variety of influences, including blues, pop and rock and roll.
[7] In turn, Wood was replaced by Brian Miller (ex Laggan and Great Fife Road Show[4]), and the second Peel Session was recorded on 25 March 1974.
[7] The line up was then expanded to include bassist Kevin Hingston, guitarist Jack French and drummer Chris Taylor but Miller left to form a duo with Charlie Sloane,[4] before their final Peel Session on 23 September 1974.
[1] Swan Arcade still played occasional reunion concerts, particularly in Europe, until 1983 when they officially reformed and released Together Forever, again to good reviews and poor sales.
Swan Arcade released their sixth and final album Full Circle in 1990, and the band dissolved – for good this time – later the same year.
[6] Boyes later appeared on albums by Lal Waterson and Oliver Knight, Bill Jones, Ashley Hutchings and Bob Davenport.