Name: Gone Are the Songs Of Yesterday - Complete Recordings 1970-1973
Brand: Phillip Goodhand-Tait

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CDLEMBOX245

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-26

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

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5013929784505

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4 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Phillip Goodhand-Tait

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Classic

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Lemon

Lemon Recordings is a label that specializes in classic rock and new wave albums from the 70s to the present. Since its establishment in 2003, Lemon has been dedicated to bringing music lovers rare archive classics, high-quality re-issues, and previously unavailable albums and DVDs from renowned bands and artists.

With an impressive catalog of *established bands* and *artists*, Lemon offers a diverse range of music that spans across decades. Whether you're a fan of timeless classics or seeking out hidden gems, Lemon has something for everyone.

At Lemon Recordings, we take pride in our commitment to preserving musical history while also introducing new generations to iconic sounds. Our collection features both well-known hits and lesser-known tracks that deserve recognition. Explore our extensive selection today and discover the magic of *Lemon*!

A new 4-CD collection documenting Phillip Goodhand-Tait’s prolific early ‘70s solo era, featuring four albums originally released on DJM (after he was signed to the label alongside another promising singer-songwriter, Elton John). All four titles – Rehearsal (1970), I Think I’ll Write A Song (1971), Songfall (1972) and Phillip Goodhand-Tait (1973) – finally make their debut on CD in the UK.

Compiled and overseen with Phillip’s full involvement and blessing, Gone Are The Songs Of Yesterday pays testament to his skills as both performer and composer. Each album features bonus tracks originally tucked away on 7” singles, as well as the added delight of three recordings from the previously unissued soundtrack for the 1971 film Universal Soldier.

Phillip Goodhand-Tait is a renowned English singer-songwriter, producer and keyboard player. Through a long and varied career, dating back to his roots in the ‘60s club scene with The Stormsville Shakers, he has written songs covered by the likes of The Love Affair (including several hits), Gene Pitney and Roger Daltrey, played harmonium for Chris De Burgh and produced bands as diverse as Magnum, Venom, Climax Blues Band and Kid Creole And The Coconuts.

Rehearsal, the first of the quartet, boasts string arrangements from Robert Kirby (Nick Drake, Elton John, etc.), the perfect accompaniment for Phillip’s many songs co-written with John Cokell. By the time of I Think I’ll Write A Song (1971), the band had mastered live performances and the record had a heavier, more guitar-based feel. I Think I’ll Write A Song reverted to a more intimate style, while ‘Songfall’ featured guest musicians including Ray Cooper and Rick Wakeman and re-interpretations of Buddy Holly’s ‘Everyday’ and the Everly Brothers’ ‘When Will I Be Loved’. The eponymous final album of the quartet (1973), benefitting from DJM’s huge worldwide success with a greater recording budget.

Gone Are the Songs Of Yesterday - Complete Recordings 1970-1973

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