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'Old Grey Coat' an Album from 1980 This album contains original material and some re-constructions there are some nice arrangements and some fine musicians on this recording. The original tape was damaged. We have managed to piece together the recoverable items and recorded some songs which were lost. In the process we have come across a fantastic Pianist, who has been able to replace the piano tracks, which were lost, with his own interpretations, he is a truly great musician, he is called Lukas Winkler and we think that as the years go by he could have a fantastic career in music.
'Songs of Hello and Good Bye' Almond has made many Albums, some have been lost this is the last recoverable one from 1987, 'Songs of Hello and Good Bye' even has some Reggae backing on a couple of tracks.. Almond wrote all the songs on this album, they speak of the many years he spent touring the Europe, The Far East and Africa. They speak of the beginning and ending of his first marriage and the emotions surrounding these physical and emotional events What Do You Do in Holland - Nairobi - Mombassa - Across the South China Sea - Kalamansi - I Brought You To The Alpine Mountains - Spanish Dancer - What about our Baby - Peter Pan Summer are the titles of the tracks. It is an emotionally taxing album for him for the events were hard and the recollection of them still bring pain, however, with the release of this album, recordings of virtually the songs he has written over the past 36 years are available, (there are a couple that slipped the net and of course there are always fresh ones).
'Victory is Ours' an Album from 1992, recorded in Hong Kong with a bunch of talented Chinese guys. This album's title track contains a story of the Falklands War, as told by the British News Media, and marked the ten anniversary of it's ending. This album was 'Pop' and even influenced by the techno sounds which were available then.
'My Passport Says Planet Earth' When you are a foreigner life can be tough, tougher than you might think if you have never been one. The title track of this album is provocative and asks the listener to ask some questions of themselves which may make them uncomfortable. The album is simple acoustic guitar and vocal with a very broad range of songs.
'I'm The Boy Who Played Tom Paxton's Guitar' 'I'm the Boy Who Played Tom Paxton's Guitar' - A song written after an appearance with Tom Paxton in February 2005. It took two years to make and has many fine and talent musicians performing on it. Steve Gillette has written songs for many famous singers including John Denver, Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, and Don Williams. He wrote a book 'Song Writing and The Creative Process', he is a wonderful musician and a very fine man. His wife Cindy Mangsen also writes and sings and plays, she has appeared backing vocalist on several of Tom Paxton's Albums. Anne Hills is a good friend of Steve and Cindy she has made an album with Tom and toured with him she writes beautiful songs. David Layton is one of the easiest Saxophone players hum him the tune and he will add magic to it. Lukas Winkler a fine pianist. Marianne Segal first lady of the British Folk music scene in the 70's. Graeme Taylor one of Britain's greatest Guitarists. Janis Ian and Jonathan Byrd had also wanted to contribute but it was not possible. The Album is a mix of songs written by Almond, some songs written by Tom, and some written by Steve - Cindy - Anne - Marianne - Janis and Jonathan. There are also songs written by some of Tom's other friends. I hope he likes it, we will wait and see. CD's and books from the folks mentioned above.
'The Extraordinary Songs of David McWilliams' The Album 'The Extraordinary Songs of David McWilliams.' Began life as a telephone conversation with Almond's old manager, Len Tucker, some years ago he managed both David McWilliams and Almond. David, sadly, died in 2002. The album has 19 tracks.
'Bananas' 1997 was made with Scottish Entertainments and is a mix of songs for adults and children, it was a kind of 'Self Improvement' programme which came originally with a book so the songs are there to appeal to various ages, it may be that the book is revived at present though the album is a heap of fun with some very nice arrangements of the the music for the songs.
'Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo' This is a collection of several old children's cassette tapes which were from the late 1980's there are loads of funny children's songs with Almond singing to his guitar. 'The Christmas Present' Is a free gift to be found in the same box as 'Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo' with a bunch of fun Christmas songs and some live recordings.
The Complete Set of Almond Greenway CD's The Entire Nut
I Say You're Beautiful
'I Say You're Beautiful' This is a collection of of songs written by Almond between 2005 and 2009 with a couple of songs which were written long ago but never found themselves on albums. There are some fantastic arrangements and great musicians supporting this song collection. Neil Mack on violin, Derek Mandel guitar and Russell Grooms Bass. Burgbach Keller Live
'Burgbach Keller Live' Is a truly live album with Lukas Winkler on Piano a nd Stafano Turrini DrumsAbsolutely Alive DVD
'Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo' This is a collection of several old children's cassette tapes which were from the late 1980's there are loads of funny children's songs with Almond singing to his guitar. 'The Christmas Present' Is a free gift to be found in the same box as 'Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo' with a bunch of fun Christmas songs and some live recordings. Acoustic Harvest DVD
'Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo' This is a collection of several old children's cassette tapes which were from the late 1980's there are loads of funny children's songs with Almond singing to his guitar. 'The Christmas Present' Is a free gift to be found in the same box as 'Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo' with a bunch of fun Christmas songs and some live recordings. Mp3 Downloads All the tracks from the above CD's The Complete Nut Volume One
The Complete Nut Volume Two
The Complete Nut Volume Three The links provided go to Amazon.co.uk but when it is beter for you use the amazon site for your location |