Lamplighter

Description

Lamplighter is the sophomore album by the British singer and songwriter Alan Shiers, released on Grapevine in 1980. The album was recorded between April and December 1979 by Colin Owen at The Old Smithy Recording Studio in Worcestershire, England; with John Pac of Parchment fame and Suzy Mack producing. String and brass arrangements by Owen. All songs written by Allan Shiers except “Save Me (I’m Falling)” featuring lyrics co-written with John Hunter and “Not for Sale” featuring lyrics by Dave Kitchen.

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Lift Me Higher” – 3:38
A2. “Lamplighter” – 2:48
A3. “A Love Song” – 3:02
A4. “Never Again” – 3:02
A5. “Love Is” – 3:25
A6. “Sarah” – 1:56

Side Two
B1. “Save Me (I’m Falling)” – 3:55
B2. “Not For Sale” – 3:05
B3. “Underneath It All” – 2:13
B4. “You Make All Things New” – 4:08
B5. “Sail Away” – 2:50

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Grapevine. Re-issued on CD in Japan by Vivid Sound in 2013.

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CREDITS. Produced by John Pac and Suzy Mack. Recorded at The Old Smithy Recording Studio in Worcestershire, England. Engineered by Colin Owen. Cut at Tape 1 by Dennis Blackham. String and Brass arrangements by Colin Owen.

Musicians: Alan Shiers (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitars), Barry Shiers (Harmony Vocals, Lead Vocals on track B4), David Evans (Fender Rhodes), Pete Kelly (Piano on track B4), Theo Schuurmans (Whistle on track A3), ‘Mo’ Witham (Electric Guitars), John Spurling (Bass), Barry Shiers (Bass on track A4), Alan Parish (Drums), Phil Moore (Drums on track A4). Backing Vocals: Alan Shiers John Pac, Suzy Mack.