Description
Secret Service is the sophomore solo album by the British singer and songwriter Iva Twydell of After The Fire fame, independently released on Banana Records in 1981, in conjunction with Redsky Music (A Banana Music Record Production in Conjunction with Redsky Music), distributed by Kingsway Music. The album was recorded and mixed during February and March 1981 at Profile Studios in Wheathampstead, England (the studio of Banana Records owner Steve Kendall), with Iva Twydell producing. Arranged by Mr. T and band. All songs written by Iva Twydell except “Cover Me” co-written with Banford.
Iva Twydell provided lead vocals and played guitar, flute and synthesizer. Among the musicians are Graham Noon of Skyrider fame on keyboards, Tim Burgess and Dave & Andy Balmer of Solid Air (who’s album Take A Little Interest had been recorded at the same studio the previous year, with Twydell producing). As well featuring a rhythm section consisting of Tony Hudson and Nick Brotherwood on bass and drums respectively, both formerly of the Mighty Flyers as well as the Alwyn Wall Band. (Trivia: Nick Brotherwood actually took over briefly for Twydell when he left After The Fire in October 1979 just after the release of their new wave/synth rock album Laser Love.)
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “No Good At All”
A2. “Some People”
A3. “The Dance Has Just Begun”
A4. “I Guess I’ll Always Be (Someone Like Me)”
A5. “King Of Hearts”
A6. “Part Time Hero”
A7. “Cold War”
Side Two
B1. “Secret Service”
B2. “I Surrender”
B3. “CIA And KGB”
B4. “Independence”
B5. “Resting In Your Love”
B6. “Save Me”
B7. “Cover Me”
B8. “Don’t Be Afraid”
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Banana Records. Early copies of the LP came with small 20 cm square insert with lyrics to the track “Secret Service”, and notes from Iva Twydell on sessions and personnel. “Resting In Your Love” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single by Banana Records in 1981 (b/w “Secret Service”, both were album tracks) with seculare distribution.
CREDITS. Arranged by Iva Twydell and the band. Recorded and mixed at downtown Wheathamstead February/March 1981. A Banana Music Record production in conjunction with Redsky Music. Sleeve Design by Steve Bamford. All songs written by Iva Twydell except “Cover Me” co-written with Steve Bamford.
Musicians: Iva Twydell (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Flute, Synthesizer, Percussion), Marianda Twydell (Triangle), Kieran McGrath (Vocals, Noises), Dave Balmer (Vocals, Noises), Graham Noon (Organ, Piano, Strings), Derek Williams (Saxophone), Phil Henderson (Violin), John McNaughton (Acoustic Guitar), Andy Balmer (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Tony Hudson (Bass), Nick Brotherwood (Drums), Tim Burgess (Vocals, Percussion).
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