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Albums
'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. 'Old Grey Coat' was a very 'Folkie' album of songs Almond had written over the previous ten years. The original had some fine musician's performing on it, unfortunately much of 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. One song called 'Tavernelle' was complete but for the last note on a guitar. Old Grey Coat Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop Buy the CD in £ from UK Amazon 'Old Grey Coat' Buy the CD from America in $ from Amazon 'Old Grey Coat'
'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). Songs of Hello and Goodbye Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop Buy the CD in £ from UK Amazon 'Songs of Hello and Goodbye' Buy the CD in $ from America Amazon 'Songs of Hello and Goodbye'
'Victory is Ours' an Album from 1992, recorded in Hong Kong with a bunch of talented Chinese guys. This album's title track contains the story of the Falklands War and marked the ten anniversary of it's ending. This album was 'Pop' and even influenced by the techno sounds which were available then. This year is the 25 anniversary of this event. Victory Is Ours Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop Buy the CD from in £ from UK Amazon 'Victory is Ours' Buy the CD in $ from America Amazon 'Victory is Ours'
'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. My Passport Says Planet Earth Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop Buy the CD in £ From UK Amazon 'My Passport Says Planet Earth' Buy the CDin $ From America Amazon 'My Passport Says Planet Earth'
'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. I'm the Boy Who Played Tom Paxton's Guitar Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop Buy the CD in £ from UK Amazon 'I'm the Boy Who Played Tom Paxton's Guitar' Buy the CD in $ from America Amazon 'I'm the Boy Who Played Tom Paxton's Guitar'
'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. Almond hopes that David's great music can find a new group of people to appreciate it. Check out David's web site and see the appreciation society link, Colin Agnew has started this society and he is a real David McWilliams fan. It is 40 years since the release of 'The Days of Pearly Spencer'. Brian Huston has also produced a version of David's famous song 'The Days of Pearly Spencer' hear his version http://www.myspace.com/brianhouston he sings it with the authentic Irish accent which we are sure makes his version very appealing. http://www.brianhouston.com. March 2008 at the Ballymena Arts Festival there will be the 'David McWilliams Stage' where various people will perform David's songs. Catch up with the music of two of David’s Children Meghan and Shannon The Extraordinary Songs of David McWilliams Listen Snips 'The Extraordinary Songs of David McWilliams' Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop Buy the CD in £ from UK Amazon 'The Extraordinary Songs of David McWilliams' Buy the CD in $ from America Amazon 'The Extraordinary Songs of David McWilliams'
'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. Bananas Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop Buy the CD in £ from UK Amazon 'Bananas' Buy the CD in $ from America Amazon 'Bananas'
'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. Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo + The Christmas Present Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop Buy the CD in £ from UK Amazon 'Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo' Buy the CD in $ from America Amazon 'Elephant Parrot and Kangaroor' The Christmas Present This CD comes as a free gift when you purchase Elephant Parrot and Kangaroo it is packaged with it in the same box Download the CD from our 7Digital Shop
The Entire Nut
The Complete Set of Almond Greenway CD's Available from 1 September 2007
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