A Passion Play Released: July 1973 Recorded: March 1973 All songs written by Anderson unless stated otherwise
Ian Anderson – flute, acoustic guitar, saxophones, vocals Martin Barre – electric guitar John Evan – piano, organ, synthesisers, vocals Jeffrey Hammond – bass guitar, narrator on "The Story of the Hare Who Lost His Spectacles" Barriemore Barlow – drums, percussion
All along the icy wastes there are faces smiling in the gloom. Roll up roll down, Feeling unwound? Step into the viewing room. The cameras were all around.We've got you taped you're in the play. Here's your I.D. (Ideal for identifying one and all.) Invest your life in the memory bank ours the interest and we thank you. The ice-cream lady wets her drawers, to see you in the passion play.
Take the prize for instant pleasure, captain of the cricket team Public speaking in all weathers, a knighthood from a queen.