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Claire Hamill
Josephine Claire Hamill (born 4 August 1954) is an English singer-songwriter. In addition to her solo career, she has collaborated with Wishbone Ash and Yes's Steve Howe. Life and career Claire Hamill was born in Port Clarence, County Durham. She has been active in the music business since age 17. In 1971, she was launched as one of Britain's first female singer-songwriters and compared by several commentators to Joni Mitchell. Shortly following the release of her debut album, '' One House Left Standing'', Hamill went on her first UK tour, supporting John Martyn. She performed at the Concert 10 festival in the United States July 1972 before a crowd of 200,000. By 1973, she had toured the United States with Procol Harum and Jethro Tull, and returned to Britain to record her next album, ''October'', at Manor Studio in Oxfordshire. She next toured with King Crimson. In 1973, she met Ray Davies of the Kinks, who signed her to his Konk label for her third album '' Stage Door Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Clarence
Port Clarence is a small village now within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees and ceremonial county of County Durham, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Tees, and hosts the northern end of the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge. History Formerly known as Samphire Batts, it is situated on the River Tees. As the Industrial Revolution took shape and ships got bigger, access to Stockton became harder, and so colliery owners needed better access to the North Sea. It became known as Port Clarence following a visit by the then Duke of Clarence, who would later become King William IV. 19th century Investors created the Clarence Railway which connected Stockton to the newly developed port at Samphire Batts, and also Haverton Hill, a upstream. The village was hence renamed after the port. Meanwhile, its great rival the Stockton and Darlington Railway extended to Middlesbrough, on the opposite side of the river. The S&DR extension was completed by 1830, while the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Procol Harum
Procol Harum () were an English rock band formed in Southend-on-Sea, Essex in 1967. Their best-known recording is the 1967 hit single " A Whiter Shade of Pale", one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies. Although noted for their baroque and classical influence, Procol Harum's music is described as psychedelic rock and proto-prog with hints of the blues, R&B, and soul. In 2018 the band was honoured by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when "A Whiter Shade of Pale" was inducted into the new Singles category. History Formation In 1966, after Southend-on-Sea-based group The Paramounts were unable to generate any follow-up success with their UK top 40 single " Poison Ivy", the group disbanded. Their frontman Gary Brooker decided to retire from performing and focus on songwriting, and his old friend Guy Stevens introduced him to lyricist Keith Reid. In April 1967, after several months writing together while failing to find any artists interested in performin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bare Bones (Wishbone Ash Album)
This is the complete discography of the rock band Wishbone Ash. Over the years they have released 24 studio albums, 12 live albums, 10 compilation albums and 20 singles. Albums Studio albums Other albums Live albums Compilation albums Singles * Note: "No Easy Road" was rerecorded in 1973 for the "Wishbone Four" album. The original single, recorded in 1972, is a different version. Tribute and cover albums References External linksOfficial discography of Wishbone Ash * {{Wishbone Ash Wishbone Ash
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Number The Brave
''Number the Brave'' is the 11th studio album by rock band Wishbone Ash. It is the first album in the band's history recorded without founding bassist/vocalist Martin Turner. Turner was replaced (for this album only) by John Wetton, formerly of King Crimson and Uriah Heep. Also featured on ''Number the Brave'' was singer Claire Hamill as backing vocalist, who would join Wishbone Ash on the 1981 tour to promote the album. Following "Vas Dis" on ''Pilgrimage'' and "Helpless" on '' Just Testing'', the album featured only the third cover version released by the band on a studio album, Smokey Robinson's " Get Ready", previously a hit for The Temptations. The album peaked at No. 61 in the UK Albums Chart. Track listing Original UK release Side one #"Loaded" (Laurie Wisefield/Steve Upton/Andy Powell) – 4:10 #"Where Is the Love" (Upton/Wisefield/Powell) – 3:17 #"Underground" (Powell/Wisefield/Upton) – 4:13 #"Kicks on the Street" (Upton/Wisefield/Powell) – 4:14 #"Open Road" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Testing
''Just Testing'' is the tenth studio album by the British rock band Wishbone Ash, released on 18 January 1980 by MCA Records. Recorded primarily at Surrey Sound Studios in England, it was the last to feature the original lead vocalist and bass guitarist Martin Turner until the release of '' Nouveau Calls'' (1987). The track "Helpless" is only the second cover version released by the band on a studio album, the previous one being "Vas Dis" on ''Pilgrimage''. The album reached number 43 in the UK Albums Chart. Track listing Personnel Wishbone Ash *Andy Powell – electric and acoustic guitars, back vocals *Laurie Wisefield – electric and acoustic guitars, back vocals *Martin Turner – lead vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, back vocals; co-producer *Steve Upton – drums and percussion Additional musicians *Claire Hamill – vocals (on "Living Proof", "Pay the Price" and "Master of Disguise") *Ian Kew – organ (on "Master of Disguise") Technical personnel *John Sher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Steve Howe Album
''The Steve Howe Album'' is Yes guitarist Steve Howe's second solo album. It was released in 1979. The album features Yes band members Alan White, Bill Bruford and Patrick Moraz. Also featured is Jethro Tull's former drummer Clive Bunker on percussion on ''Cactus Boogie''. Ronnie Leahy is also featured on keyboards for two songs; he would later play with Jon Anderson on his second solo album, '' Song of Seven'' in 1980. Track listing All songs written by Steve Howe except where noted. Side one # "Pennants" – 4:35 # "Cactus Boogie" – 2:00 # "All's a Chord" – 4:55 # "Diary of a Man Who Vanished" – 2:35 # "Look Over Your Shoulder" – 5:00 Side two Personnel *Steve Howe – guitars (acoustic, electric, bass, Spanish, Danelectro electric sitar, pedal steel), mandolin, six-string banjo, Moog synthesizer, string ensemble, vocals (3) * Claire Hamill – vocals (5) *Ronnie Leahy – Korg & ARP synthesizers, Hammond organ (1, 5) *Patrick Moraz – piano (3) * Alan White ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abracadabra (Claire Hamill Album)
''Abracadabra'' is the fourth album by English singer-songwriter Claire Hamill, released in 1975. It was more more rocky as a result, probably, of being influenced by the bands she was supporting on tour, such as King Crimson and Traffic. She used her American band for the backing tracks and supplemented them with guitarist Phil Palmer, Ray Davies's nephew. Track listing All tracks composed by Claire Hamill; except where indicated # "Rory" - 2:50 # "Forbidden Fruit" - 3:00 # "One Sunday Morning" - 3:30 # "I Love You So" ( Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke) - 3:16 # "For Sailors" - 4:22 # "Jamaica" (Traditional; arranged by Claire Hamill) - 2:14 # "Under a Piece of Glass" - 3:11 # "You Dear" ( Ian Anderson) - 3:18 # "Maybe It Is" - 4:00 # "In So Deep" - 3:51 # "Celluloid Heroes" (Ray Davies) - 5:00 Personnel * Claire Hamill - guitar, keyboards, vocals *Phil Palmer - guitar *Phil Chen - bass; ska guitar on "Jamaica" *John Hartmann - keyboards *Gary Ray - drums *Mel Collins - soprano saxo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Raymond Edward "Gilbert" O'Sullivan (born 1 December 1946) is an Irish singer-songwriter who achieved his most significant success during the early 1970s with hits including "Alone Again (Naturally)", " Clair", and "Get Down". O'Sullivan's songs are often marked by his distinctive, percussive piano playing style and observational lyrics using word play. Born in Waterford, Ireland, O'Sullivan settled in Swindon, England, as a child. In 1967, O'Sullivan began pursuing a career in music. Worldwide, he has charted 16 top 40 records including six No. 1 songs, the first of which was 1970's " Nothing Rhymed". Across his career, he has recorded 20 studio albums. The music magazine ''Record Mirror'' voted him the top UK male singer of 1972. He has received three Ivor Novello Awards, including “Songwriter of the Year” in 1973. Early life Raymond Edward O'Sullivan was born on 1 December 1946 in Cork Road, Waterford, Ireland. He was one of six children; his mother May ran a sweet sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage Door Johnnies (album)
''Stage Door Johnnies'' is the third album by English singer-songwriter Claire Hamill, released in 1974. Track listing All tracks composed by Claire Hamill; except where indicated # " We Gotta Get out of This Place" (Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil) - 3:18 # "Oh Daddy (Blues) (You Don't Have No Mamma at All)" (Ed Herbert, William Russell) - 3:42 # "All the Cakes She Baked Him" - 3:20 # "Trying to Work It Out" - 3:32 # " Geronimo's Cadillac" ( Michael Martin Murphey, Charles John Quatro) - 4:24 # "Something to Believe In" ( Steve Miller) - 4:08 # "You Know How Ladies Are" - 2:44 # "You Take My Breath Away" - 2:36 # " Go Now" (Larry Banks, Milton Bennett) - 3:32 # "Luck of the Draw" - 3:12 # "Stage Door Johnnies" - 2:04 Personnel *Claire Hamill - guitar, keyboards, vocals * Phil Palmer - lead electric guitar *Roy Neve - guitar *Nick South, Paul Westwood, Phil Chen - bass * Dave Rowberry - keyboards *Clem Cattini, Jim Frank, Neil McBain - drums * Laurie Brown - trumpet * Ray Davies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kinks
The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, north London, in 1963 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The band emerged during the height of British rhythm and blues and Merseybeat, and were briefly part of the British Invasion of the United States until their touring ban in 1965. Their third single, the Ray Davies-penned " You Really Got Me", became an international hit, topping the charts in the United Kingdom and reaching the Top 10 in the United States. The Kinks' music drew from a wide range of influences, including American R&B and rock and roll initially, and later adopting British music hall, folk, and country. The band gained a reputation for reflecting English culture and lifestyle, fuelled by Ray Davies' wittily observational writing style, and made apparent in albums such as '' Face to Face'' (1966), '' Something Else'' (1967), '' The Village Green Preservation Society'' (196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Davies
Sir Raymond Douglas Davies ( ; born 21 June 1944) is an English musician. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter for the rock band the Kinks, which he led with his younger brother Dave on lead guitar and backing vocals. He has also acted in, directed, and produced shows for theatre and television. Known for focusing his lyrics on English culture, nostalgia, and social satire, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Britpop", though he disputes this title. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Kinks in 1990. After the dissolution of the Kinks in 1996, he embarked on a solo career. Early years Raymond Douglas Davies was born at 6 Denmark Terrace in the Fortis Green area of London on 21 June 1944. He is the seventh of eight children born to working-class parents, including six elder sisters and younger brother Dave Davies. His father, Frederick George Davies (1902–1975), was a slaughterhouse worker.London, Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Crimson
King Crimson are a progressive rock band formed in 1968 in London, England. The band draws inspiration from a wide variety of music, incorporating elements of classical, jazz, folk, heavy metal, gamelan, industrial, electronic, experimental music and new wave. They exerted a strong influence on the early 1970s progressive rock movement, including on contemporaries such as Yes and Genesis, and continue to inspire subsequent generations of artists across multiple genres. The band has earned a large cult following. Founded by Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald and lyricist Peter Sinfield, the band initially focused on a dramatic sound layered with Mellotron, McDonald's saxophone and flute, and Lake's powerful lead vocals. Their debut album, '' In the Court of the Crimson King'' (1969), remains their most commercially successful and influential release, with a potent mixture of jazz, classical and experimental music. Following the sudden simultaneous de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
