Cresta Run

Description

Cresta Run is the seventh album by the British singer and songwriter Graham Kendrick, released on Kingsway Music in 1981. The album was recorded by Dave L. Aston at ICC Studios in Eastbourne, England; with Les Moir producing. Mixed by Simon Humphrey. All songs written by Graham Kendrick.

Featuring Graham Kendrick on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, backed by Chris Eaton on acoustic and electric piano (Fender Rhodes); Bazil Meade of The Majestic Singers and London Community Gospel Choir fame on organ and backing vocals; John Pantry on synthesizer; Andy Billups on acoustic and electric guitar; Neil Costello on electric guitar; Spud Spurling and Les Moir on bass; and Dave McSparran (a.k.a. David Raven) on drums. Backing vocals provided by Maxine Simpson of The Majestic Singers fame and Chas O’Brien (track A3).

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “This Is The Fall” – 3:57
A2. “That’s Life” – 4:08
A3. “News At Ten” – 2:12
A4. “God Knows What’s Going On” – 4:24
A5. “Anywhere You Walk” – 3:55

Side Two
B1. “Cresta Run” – 3:29
B2. “War Games” – 4:16
B3. “Come On And Live” – 4:00
B4. “When You Gonna Turn Round” – 3:02
B5. “Jesus Coming Back” – 3:54

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Kingsway Music.

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CREDITS. Produced by Les Moir. Recorded at ICC Studios, Eastbourne, UK. Recording Engineer: Dave L. Aston. Mixing Engineer: Simon Humphrey. Sleeve Design by Phil Thomson, PCB Design. Illustration by Robert Jones. All songs written by Graham Kendrick.

Musicians: Graham Kendrick (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Bazil Meade (Organ, Backing Vocals), John Pantry (Synthesizer), Chris Eaton (Acoustic Piano, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano), Andy Billups (Acoustic and Electric Guitar), Neil Costello (Guitar), Spud Spurling (Bass), Les Moir (Bass), David McSparran (Drums). Backing Vocals: Maxine Simpson, Chas O’Brien (track A3).