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Dana Gillespie Foolish Seasons - RSD 2022 - Sealed UK vinyl LP album (LP record)
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Rare and sought-after 1968 debut album from legendary British singer (still active mainly in the blues idoim), only ever issued in the USA. Includes two previously unavailable tracks that were included on a UK test pressing, which as close as this album got it to being issued outside the US.Foolish Seasons': Dana Gillespie's first album makes its U.K. vinyl debut in this special RSD release of one of the great lost albums of 1960s British pop.
This sought-after 1968 album from the legendary British singer-songwriter was only ever issued in the U.S. and over the years the LP's reputation amongst collectors has grown with original copies now routinely selling for three figure sums. 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 'Goin' Round in Circles' and the orchestral 'Come To My Arms' 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 'You Just Gotta Know My Mind', a Donovan composition that he himself never recorded, the Marianne Faithfull-esque chamber-folk of 'Tears in My Eyes' and the Françoise Hardy sounding 'Souvenirs of Stefan'. Other highlights are the orchestral sunshine pop of 'Life Is Short' and 'London Social Degree', both penned by cult British pop/rocker Billy Nicholls; the gothic blues of 'Dead', and an eccentric cover of Richard Fariña's 'Hard Lovin' Loser'.
Dana's own compositions also stand out, particularly the psych-folk title track: In the U.K. Dana was at the vanguard of the immerging 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 Bowie's 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 RSD 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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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
In Stock - Buy Now for shipping on Monday 10th March
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| Year of Release: |
2022 |
| Artist: |
Dana Gillespie (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Foolish Seasons (click here for more of the same title) |
| Price: |
£ 39.99, US$ 51.59
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| Postage/Shipping: |
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| Format: |
vinyl LP album (LP record) |
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| Record Label: |
Decca UMC |
| Catalogue No: |
450313-5 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
23 April 2022
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| Additional info: |
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
PIELPFO788713 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
602445031351 |
| Genres: |
70s Rock, 70s Artists, Blues, Folk, Female Solo, POP, Rock
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| Complete Stock List: |
Dana Gillespie |
| email: |
sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
None |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number PIELPFO788713 |
 Foolish
Seasons (<FONT COLOR ="#008080"><B>Record Store Day
2022</B></FONT> UK/EU 14-track LP of her super rare and
sought-after 1968 debut album only ever issued in the USA.
Includes two previously unavailable tracks that wereincluded
on a UK test pressing, which as close as this album got to
being issued outside the US. The songs are brought to life by
an illustrious group of session musicians including Mike
Vickers, and fellow ManfredMann member Mike Hugg. Big Jim
Sullivan who played on David Bowie's first album on Deram,
and Blue Mink founder Herbie Flowers on bass. These were
joined by <B>John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page</B>, who only
a few years later would have their own band! Remastered for
this first ever UK vinyl release, with sleeve notes by Dana and
a new artwork gatefold picture sleeve, Hype sticker & factory
sealed. Recommended) )
