London Symphony Orchestra the composer conducted, the rest of the programme was conducted by Coates, who overran his rehearsal time at the expense of Elgar's. Lady Elgar wrote, "that brutal selfish ill-mannered bounder ... that brute Coates went on rehearsing." In "The Observer" Newman wrote, "There have been rumours about during the week of inadequate rehearsal. Whatever the explanation, the sad fact remains that never, in all probability, has so great an orchestra made so lamentable an exhibition of itself." Coates remained as chief conductor for two seasons, and after the initial debacle is credited by Morrison with "breathing life and energy into
The Psychomodo "Judy Teen", which was released in March 1974 and became a UK Top 5 hit. When "Judy Teen" was released and began climbing the charts, the band had already started recording their second album "The Psychomodo". It was recorded during February and March 1974, at Morgan Studios, Nova Sound Studios and in London. It was mastered at Abbey Road Studios. On the album, Harley received his first production credit, producing alongside Alan Parsons. In similarity to the band's debut album, a large symphony orchestra and choir was used on certain tracks with orchestral arrangements again conducted by Andrew Powell. In