Sky released their sixth album 'Cadmium' in December 1983. The album contents were a mixture of Sky traditions and new elements - it contained a classical-rock arrangement of Prokofiev's "Sleigh Ride" (from the "Lieutenant Kijé Suite"), alongside seven original compositions and the first examples of commissioned compositions from contemporary writers from outside the band (in this case, Kevin Peek's old friend and fellow Cliff Richard collaborator Alan Tarney, who provided two original tunes).

In February 1984, John Williams parted company with Sky, returning to a full-time classical career. Williams had previously hinted that his work with Sky had been intended as a five-year stint

Side 1

"Troika" (Serge Prokofieff/Auth. Arr. Tristan Fry) – 3:00
"Fayre" (Kevin Peek) – 3:07
"A Girl in Winter" (Alan Tarney) – 3:30
"Mother Russia" (Steve Gray) – 6:53
"Telex From Peru" (Herbie Flowers) - 8:10
Side 2

"The Boy From Dundee" (Herbie Flowers) – 5:21
”Night” (Kevin Peek) – 3:54
”Then & Now” (Tristan Fry) – 3:25
”Return to Me” (Alan Tarney) – 3:50
”Son of Hotta” (Steve Gray) – 6:59


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