Simple Sailing for Beginners

Description

Simple Sailing for Beginners is the sixth studio album by the British singer, songwriter, and producer John Pantry, independently released in the UK on his own label Ears & Eyes in 1986. The album was recorded February 1986 at West 3 Studio in London and at Chapel Lane Studios in Hereford, England; with John Pantry and Christopher Norton producing. Mixed by Andy Kidd at Secret Studio in Belfast.

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Simple Sailing For Beginners” – 4:14
A2. “Unshakeable” – 4:28
A3. “It May Be Winter Now” – 4:45
A4. “Who But Jesus” – 3:55
A5. “Deep Wells” – 5:02

Side Two
B1. “Oh Africa” – 4:45
B2. “Wonderful Grace” – 3:34
B3. “Holy to the Lord” – 3:34
B4. “Why?” – 3:54
B5. “Broken Up People” – 3:14

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Ears & Eyes.

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CREDITS. Produced by John Pantry and Christopher Norton. Recorded February 1986 at West 3 Studio, London, England, and at Chapel Lane Studios, Hereford, England. Engineered by William Jackson, John McGowan, Derek Murray, and Andrew Riley. Mixed by Andy Kidd at Secret Studio, Belfast. Cover Design and Artwork by Nigel Widdowson Graphic Design, Leeds. Photography by CBL Photography, Leeds.

Musicians: John Pantry (Vocals, Piano), Dave Arch (Keyboards), David Fitzgerald (Saxophone), John Parricelli (Acoustic and Electric Guitars), Tim Harries (Acoustic and Electric Bass), Phil Crabbe (Drums). Backing Vocals: Carol Ryall and John Pantry. Strings: Heather Bradshaw, Gillian Bryan, Sui Leung Chai, Robin Clarke, Rebekka Grunmann, Elaine Kent, Michael Mace, Alison Rozario, Jeremy Sampson, Rachel Burden. Choir: Stephanie Allman, Sarah Carter, Lisa Daniell, Jonathan Dean, Miriam Hartley, Lynne Johnson, Sarah Langley, Margaret Leman, Jacques Sigstan, Bill Treeton, Julie Waters, Sara Waters, Siobhan White, Clive Widger, Clare Wyatt.