Uriah_Heep, the origin of the name was changed from spice to that of the well-known character from David Copperfield, Uriah Heep (for, according to biographer Kirk Blows, "Dickens' name being everywhere around Christmas '69 due to it being the hundredth anniversary of his death").
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriah_Heep
Uriah_Heep
Much of David Copperfield is autobiographical, and some scholars believe Heep's mannerisms and physical attributes to be based on Hans Christian Andersen,[2][3] whom Dickens met shortly before writing the novel. Uriah Heep's schemes and behaviour are more likely based on Thomas Powell,[4] employee of Thomas Chapman, a friend of Dickens. Powell "…ingratiated himself into the Dickens household" and was discovered to be a forger and a thief, having embezzled £10,000 from his employer. He later attacked Dickens in pamphlets, calling particular attention to Dickens' social class and background.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Powell_(1809%E2%80%931887)
Thomas_Powell
He was noted early for his prolific output and social charm, and he entertained a circle of notable authors at his home, often showing-off his skill at mimicking authors’ handwriting. But it became clear that he was putting this gift to criminal use, forging cheques and signatures, and he was repudiated by Dickens, Browning and others. In 1849 he moved to New York to avoid prosecution, and many American publications printed an accusation by Dickens, which he was unable to substantiate and had to withdraw, settling with Powell out of court.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Christian_Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen
"The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Little Match Girl", "Thumbelina"
Gary_Thain 27 Club
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Thain
bassist received a serious electric shock on stage in Dallas during a gig at Southern Methodist University’s Moody Coliseum on 15 September 1974. The rest of the US tour was then canceled and their UK dates rescheduled to October. Soon after going out of hospital, Thain, in Sounds, openly accused manager Gerry Bron of having turned Uriah Heep into a mere "financial thing" and was fired two months after the group's final gig of 1974 at New Theatre in Oxford, New Zealand on December 14. A year later, on 8 December 1975, Gary Thain was found dead in his Norwood Green home, having overdosed on heroin.[13]
Bassist is one of the lesser know 27 club Gary thain Born 15th may 1948 - Died 8 Dec 1975 (Drug Overdose {Heroin})
He was replaced by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wetton (Known for wishbone ash, King Crimson, Yes, Mogul)
Next album was called return to fantasy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_Fantasy
No. Title Writer(s) Length
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"Return to Fantasy" Hensley, Byron 5:52
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"Shady Lady" 4:46
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"Devil's Daughter" 4:48
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"Beautiful Dream" 4:52
Side two
No. Title Writer(s) Length
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"Prima Donna" 3:11
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"Your Turn to Remember" Hensley 4:22
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"Showdown" 4:17
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"Why Did You Go" 3:53
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"A Year or a Day" Hensley 4:22
"Return To Fantasy"
Searching every day
Looking every way
Trying to make a connection
To find a piece of the action
Like a hungry poet
Who doesn't know
He is close to perfection
Choice is the question
Moonlight night after moonlight night
Side by side they will see us ride
But if they cared to look, then they would see
It's our return to fantasy, fantasy, fantasy
Fantasy, fantasy, fantasy
Can you understand
That in every man
There's a need to unwind
That's never been defined
Somewhere deep within
There's another being
You are somehow abusing
By the person you're using
Moonlight night after moonlight night
Side by side they will see us ride
But if you care to look, then they would see
It's our return to fantasy, fantasy, fantasy
Fantasy, fantasy, fantasy
Travelling faster than lightning
Closer than ever before
We can go on for you, and take you nearer to
The legend of mystery from the beginning of time
Dreaming… TIME… Dreaming
We can return to the land of the good and the kind
TIME… Dreaming… TIME… Dreaming
Why don't you come to our party and open your minds
In another place
There's a newer face
Like an unfinished painting
Your creator is waiting
The brush and pen describe
What it is inside
That will set your mind thinking
While the others are sinking
Moonlight night after moonlight night
Side by side they will see us ride
But if they cared to look, then they would see
It's our return to fantasy, fantasy, fantasy, oh yeah
Fantasy, fantasy, fantasy
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