To accompany the film, lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea began writing material for a soundtrack album, which would continue to see the band break out of their successful formula and try different musical ideas. Having completed a fifth US tour, the band spent a month recording the new album. In October 1974, the lead single "Far Far Away" was released and reached No.
To prepare for the film's soundtrack, lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea began composing music that would allow the band to move beyond their usual style and explore new musical ideas. After finishing their fifth US tour, the group recorded an album over a month. In October 1974, the lead single "Far Far Away" was released and reached.