Description
Breaking of the Dawn is the fourth solo album by the British singer and songwriter Graham Kendrick, released on Dovetail Records in 1976. The album was recorded by Helmut Kaufmann at ICC Studios in Eastbourne, England; with John Pantry producing. String and brass arrangemets by Keith Routledge.
Another fine album featuring eleven original songs in Kendrick’s mellow style. Opens with one of his most dynamic New Testament stories in song, «Peter At The Breaking Of The Bread». Several of the titles are slow, moody and melancholy, with piano often favored over guitar, sometimes reflecting on themes of loneliness, shallowness and emptiness («Geordie», «Loneliness», «John Smith»), yet not without presenting the hope that comes at the “breaking of the dawn”. Brisk minor-key mood for «Why Do You Weep». Closes with the acoustic ballad «In Your Way». Participants include Mo Witham (lead guitar), Peter Banks (organ) and Keith Routledge (string and brass arrangements). Gatefold cover. [Ken Scott, Archivist]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Peter At The Breaking Of The Bread” – 4:36
A2. “Georgie” – 4:05
A3. “Loneliness” – 3:26
A4. “If I Let It Go” – 5:08
A5. “Teach Me To Love” – 4:47
Side Two
B1. “My True Feelings” – 4:32
B2. “John Smith” – 3:24
B3. “Taking Without Giving” – 4:30
B4. “Being Myself In Jesus” – 3:56
B5. “Why Do You Weep” – 2:56
B6. “In Your Way” – 2:25
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Dovetail Records.
CREDITS. Produced by John Pantry. Recorded at I.C.C. Studios, Eastbourne, by Helmut Kaufmann. String and brass arrangemets by Keith Routledge. Cover Design by Paul Welti. Photograph “Popperfoto”.
Musicians: Graham Kendrick (Acoustic Guitar), Peter Banks (Organ), Kathy Coupe (Oboe on “Peter at the Breaking of the Bread” and piano on “Why do you Weep”), Mo Witham (Lead Guitar), John Allam (Banjo), Gerry Page (Bass, courtesy of Living Waters Trust), Tony Taylor (Drums). Ray Allen (Trumpet), Robert Foster (Trumpets), Dave Gladman (Trombone), Dave Scrogg (Trombone), Strings: David Buckley (Violin), Ingrid Sandom (Violin), Liz Buickley (Viola), Stephen Buckley (Cello), Janice Gardner-Brown (Harp).
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