CROWS were a popular feature of the folk scene from 1977 until 1987. During that time, they made two LPs, CROWS in 1981 and NO BONES OR GREASE in 1986. The tracks on this album were taken from the two albums plus 8 songs recorded for radio broadcast and never released. The original line up of the band was Mick Ryan, James Patterson, Ralph Jordan and John Burge. The band had a number of personnel changes during its time. John Burge left to join Kitsyke Will in 1981. His place was taken by multi instrumentalist Dave Bordewey. Ralph Jordan left to join Nigel Chippindale and Colin Thompson in Eric in 1983, though he continued to work with James Patterson as Silas until 1987. Ralph was replaced by Jim Younger. The band was joined by keyboard and violin player Steve Faux in the run up to the second album.