Foolish Seasons: Gatefold Vinyl LP
Dana Gillespieâs first album makes its U.K. vinyl debut in this special release of one of the great lost albums of 1960s British pop. Although it never came out in England, Decca kept the masters to the intended U.K. pressing which contained two previously unreleased self-penned tracks; the blue-eyed soul bop âGoinâ Round in Circlesâ and the orchestral âCome To My Armsâ which could almost have been a Bond theme. Dana would eventually become known as a blues singer, but at the outset of her recording career, her sound is an excellent barometer of what was happening on the swinging-London music scene, with the breezy psych-pop of âYou Just Gotta Know My Mindâ, a Donovan composition that he himself never recorded, the Marianne Faithfull-esque chamber-folk of âTears in My Eyesâ and the Françoise Hardy sounding âSouvenirs of Stefanâ. Other highlights are the orchestral sunshine pop of âLife Is Shortâ and âLondon Social Degreeâ, both penned by cult British pop/rocker Billy Nicholls; the gothic blues of âDeadâ, and an eccentric cover of Richard Fariña's âHard Lovin' Loserâ. Dana's own compositions also stand out, particularly the psych-folk title track: In the U.K. Dana was at the vanguard of the emerging female singer-songwriter scene, as the only British female artists publishing and singing their own songs at this point were fellow Decca labelmate Twinkle, Sandy Denny and Christine McVie. Arranged by Mike Vickers of Manfred Mann and produced by Wayne Bickerton, the sound of Foolish Seasons is luscious and imaginative. The songs are brought to life by an illustrious group of session musicians including Mike Vickers, and fellow Manfred Mann member Mike Hugg. Big Jim Sullivan who played on David Bowieâs first album on Deram, and Blue Mink founder Herbie Flowers on bass. These were joined by John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page, who only a few years later would have their own band Led Zeppelin. All tracks have been remastered from the original tapes, and this special release comes in a gatefold sleeve with notes by Dana and new artwork featuring photographs taken by legendary rock photographer Gered Mankowitz who shot the original U.S album cover.
Dana Gillespieâs first album makes its U.K. vinyl debut in this special release of one of the great lost albums of 1960s British pop. Although it never came out in England, Decca kept the masters to the intended U.K. pressing which contained two previously unreleased self-penned tracks; the blue-eyed soul bop âGoinâ Round in Circlesâ and the orchestral âCome To My Armsâ which could almost have been a Bond theme. Dana would eventually become known as a blues singer, but at the outset of her recording career, her sound is an excellent barometer of what was happening on the swinging-London music scene, with the breezy psych-pop of âYou Just Gotta Know My Mindâ, a Donovan composition that he himself never recorded, the Marianne Faithfull-esque chamber-folk of âTears in My Eyesâ and the Françoise Hardy sounding âSouvenirs of Stefanâ. Other highlights are the orchestral sunshine pop of âLife Is Shortâ and âLondon Social Degreeâ, both penned by cult British pop/rocker Billy Nicholls; the gothic blues of âDeadâ, and an eccentric cover of Richard Fariña's âHard Lovin' Loserâ. Dana's own compositions also stand out, particularly the psych-folk title track: In the U.K. Dana was at the vanguard of the emerging female singer-songwriter scene, as the only British female artists publishing and singing their own songs at this point were fellow Decca labelmate Twinkle, Sandy Denny and Christine McVie. Arranged by Mike Vickers of Manfred Mann and produced by Wayne Bickerton, the sound of Foolish Seasons is luscious and imaginative. The songs are brought to life by an illustrious group of session musicians including Mike Vickers, and fellow Manfred Mann member Mike Hugg. Big Jim Sullivan who played on David Bowieâs first album on Deram, and Blue Mink founder Herbie Flowers on bass. These were joined by John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page, who only a few years later would have their own band Led Zeppelin. All tracks have been remastered from the original tapes, and this special release comes in a gatefold sleeve with notes by Dana and new artwork featuring photographs taken by legendary rock photographer Gered Mankowitz who shot the original U.S album cover.
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Dana Gillespieâs first album makes its U.K. vinyl debut in this special release of one of the great lost albums of 1960s British pop. Although it never came out in England, Decca kept the masters to the intended U.K. pressing which contained two previously unreleased self-penned tracks; the blue-eyed soul bop âGoinâ Round in Circlesâ and the orchestral âCome To My Armsâ which could almost have been a Bond theme. Dana would eventually become known as a blues singer, but at the outset of her recording career, her sound is an excellent barometer of what was happening on the swinging-London music scene, with the breezy psych-pop of âYou Just Gotta Know My Mindâ, a Donovan composition that he himself never recorded, the Marianne Faithfull-esque chamber-folk of âTears in My Eyesâ and the Françoise Hardy sounding âSouvenirs of Stefanâ. Other highlights are the orchestral sunshine pop of âLife Is Shortâ and âLondon Social Degreeâ, both penned by cult British pop/rocker Billy Nicholls; the gothic blues of âDeadâ, and an eccentric cover of Richard Fariña's âHard Lovin' Loserâ. Dana's own compositions also stand out, particularly the psych-folk title track: In the U.K. Dana was at the vanguard of the emerging female singer-songwriter scene, as the only British female artists publishing and singing their own songs at this point were fellow Decca labelmate Twinkle, Sandy Denny and Christine McVie. Arranged by Mike Vickers of Manfred Mann and produced by Wayne Bickerton, the sound of Foolish Seasons is luscious and imaginative. The songs are brought to life by an illustrious group of session musicians including Mike Vickers, and fellow Manfred Mann member Mike Hugg. Big Jim Sullivan who played on David Bowieâs first album on Deram, and Blue Mink founder Herbie Flowers on bass. These were joined by John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page, who only a few years later would have their own band Led Zeppelin. All tracks have been remastered from the original tapes, and this special release comes in a gatefold sleeve with notes by Dana and new artwork featuring photographs taken by legendary rock photographer Gered Mankowitz who shot the original U.S album cover.
