I have the self-titled album by the Strawbs on vinyl, with this as the first track. His name was Dave something.

I never really liked this song but loved the rest of the album. Probably I wouldn't enjoy it so much now, but at the time (mid-70's) I loved it.

Re: the thread on Gormenghast - I was surprised that the song on that album about Lady Fuschia wasn't used in the tv series.

Helen