Name: Body of Work
Brand: Albert Hammond

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0219158EMU

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4029759191582

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Black LPx2

0219152EMU

4029759191520

Artist

Albert Hammond

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

earMUSIC

Albert Hammond is a British singer and composer, born on May 18, 1944 in London, UK. He grew up in Gibraltar before moving back to England at the age of 18. In the early 70s, Hammond relocated to Los Angeles in the United States to further his career as a musician. He has made significant contributions to the music industry and was honored with induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 19, 2008.

Throughout his career, Albert Hammond has showcased his talent as both a singer and composer. His journey began in London before taking him to Gibraltar and eventually leading him back to England. However, it was in Los Angeles where he truly flourished as a musician.

In addition to his own success, Albert Hammond's influence extends beyond his solo work. He is also known for being the father of Albert Hammond Jr., who is a member of The Strokes - an acclaimed rock band. Furthermore, he collaborated with Michael Hazlewood under the name "Hammond-Hazlewood," creating memorable songs that have left an indelible mark on the music industry.

Newest Listed Items

Albert&nbsp;Hammond&nbsp;is one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the most prolific, versatile songwriters and performers&nbsp;of&nbsp;his or any generation. His earliest solo hits include “It Never Rains in Southern California” and “The Free Electric Band.” His contributions to popular music (writing and and/or contributing to hit songs by Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias, Diana Ross, Starship, The Hollies, Joe Cocker, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin) across genres and generations.Albert’s most recent releases include “ “Legend II,” and “In Symphony," all celebrations&nbsp;of&nbsp;his storied songbook with new interpretations&nbsp;of&nbsp;his most emblematic compositions… “The Air That I Breathe,” “One Moment in Time,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” and “When I Need You” (amongst many others).Body&nbsp;of&nbsp;Work&nbsp;is an all new, original, and essential addition to this iconic canon.Written during a time&nbsp;of&nbsp;tumultuous change,&nbsp;Body&nbsp;of&nbsp;Work&nbsp;is the moment a master songsmith takes a step back to reflect on the world:"This is the first step I had to take and the album is what I discovered about me and all&nbsp;of&nbsp;us once I started here says&nbsp;Albert. I can feel the discomfort and impatience in it. That’s just the honest feeling when the world changes for you from Oasis to desert, from beauty to chaos… freedom to fences."From gutsy opener “Don’t Bother Me Babe” through the wistful “Looking Back” and closing with the reflective “Goodbye LA,”BodyofWorkis an album for the ages, crafted with 50 yearsofwords, experience, and wisdom.

Body of Work

Music US

Discover Body of Work by Albert Hammond. An essential addition to his iconic canon, this album reflects on the world with 50 years of words, experience, and wisdom. Label: earMUSIC.