Days Go By

Description

Days Go By is the debut album by the Yugoslavian singer and songwriter Aleksander John (Aleksander Mežek), released on Myrrh Records in 1974 in both the UK and the US (featuring different cover art). The album was recorded during the Summer of 74 by Greg Jackman and Roger Quistedat at Morgan Studios in London, England; with Barrie Guard producing and arranging.

Yugoslavian singer/songwriter and guitarist that hooked up with some British guys for this folky pop-rock and ballads workout, or Yugoslavian CCM. Nothing I get too terribly worked up about, still I’ve always enjoyed the title song (via the Jubilation! compilation), especially since it contained one of the very first rocking electric guitar “riffs” I was exposed to in the CCM world (boy was I starved). You’d also do well to check out «Spare Our Families» – it’s a sturdy rocker that stands up to Randy Matthews’ best. Two Paul Stookey songs («Hymn», «Wedding Song»), all the rest written by John. His strong accent might take a little getting used to, plus there’s some string orchestration to contend with. Cliff Richard appears on backing vocals. Also released on the US Myrrh label (MSA 6534) with a different cover. [Ken Scott, The Archivist]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “I’ve Got A Real Home” – 3:00
A2. “Living Machine” – 2:25
A3. “Days Go By” – 3:15
A4. “Wings” – 3:10
A5. “Hymn” – 2:30

Side Two
B1. “Me And The Tune Of This Song” – 2:50
B2. “Should I” – 2:40
B3. “Spare Our Families” – 3:40
B4. “The Wedding Song (There Is Love)” – 3:00
B5. “Hallelujah” – 4:25

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Days Go By, Cover Artwork – UK Edition

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Days Go By, Cover Artwork – US Edition

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CREDITS. Produced and Arranged by Barrie Guard. Recorded at Morgan Studios, North London, England. Sound Engineers: Greg Jackman and Roger Quisted. Mastered by George Peckham at Apple Studios, London, England. Cover Design by Aleksander John. Artwork by Roger Jaques. Photography by John Leigh. Music and Words by Aleksander John (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B3, B5). Translated by Steve Turner (tracks: A4, B1, B2, B5).

Musicians: Aleksander John (Acoustic Guitar on track A4), Cliff Hall (Piano, Electric Piano, Organ), Dave MacRae (Piano, Electric Piano, Organ), Barrie Guard (Synthesizer, Percussion), Kevin Peek (Acoustic Guitar), Dave Christopher (Electric Guitar on track A1 and A2), Terry Britten (Acoustic and Electric Guitar), Alan Tarney (Bass), Trevor Spencer (Drums). Backing Vocals: Alan Tarney (tracks: A3, A5, B4), Aleksander John (tracks: A3), Cliff Richard (tracks: A3), Glen Sharock (tracks: A1, B3), London Arts’ Centre Group (tracks: B5), Sally Kemp (tracks: A1, A3, A5, B3, B4).