Indian Summer (British band)

Indian Summer

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1969
Defunct	1972
Headquarters	Coventry , United Kingdom
Key people	Malcolm Harker (bass), Paul Hooper (drums), Bob Jackson (keyboards, lead vocals), Colin Williams (guitar), Jim Simpson (manager)
Products	Music albums, live performances

Indian Summer was a progressive rock ensemble originating from Coventry, UK, established in 1969. The band featured Malcolm Harker on bass, Paul Hooper handling drums, Bob Jackson providing keyboards and lead vocals, alongside Colin Williams on guitar.

Under the management of Jim Simpson—who was also responsible for Black Sabbath—Indian Summer partnered with the same production team for their only album. Their eponymous record, Indian Summer, was launched in March 1971 following a development period spanning approximately two and a half years. The group dissolved in early 1972.

Side one

1. "God is the Dog" – 6:38
2. "Emotions of Men" – 5:44
3. "Glimpse" – 6:45
4. "Half Changed Again" – 6:27

Side two

1. "Black Sunshine" – 5:25
2. "From the Film of the Same Name" – 5:53
3. "Secrets Reflected" – 6:50
4. "Another Tree Will Grow" – 6:06

All compositions by Indian Summer Recorded and mixed at Trident Studios, London Produced by Rodger Bain for Big Bear, Birmingham Engineering by Robin Cable Released under Neon Records, a subsidiary of RCA Album artwork created by Keef

Reissues

During the 1990s, the album was made available on CD and subsequently remastered in 2010 by Germany's Repertoire Records. In the interim, Italian label Akarma issued both CD and vinyl formats.

Unreleased Material and Live Album

In 2016, Record Collector magazine revealed several previously unreleased tracks from Indian Summer, including an alternate take of "God is the Dog." These studio recordings were combined with a live performance containing seven out of the eight original album tracks. This limited-run double vinyl gatefold edition (500 copies) also carried the title Indian Summer.

Side one

1. "God is the Dog"
2. "Everyman"
3. "The Fox"
4. "Firewater"

Side two

1. "Walking on Water"
2. "Without You"
3. "Walking on Down the Road"
4. "God is the Dog" (live)

Side three

1. "Secrets Reflected" (live)
2. "Black Sunshine" (live)
3. "From the Film of the Same Name" (live)

Side four

1. "Half Changed Again" (live)
2. "Another Tree Will Grow" (live)
3. "Glimpse" (live)