Don’t Give Up the Ship [1977]

Description

Don’t Give Up the Ship is the sophomore album by the American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robin Runge (a.k.a. Robin Crow), released on Century Records in 1977. (It should be noted that the debut album of Runge, released in 1974, actually features the very same title!). The album was recorded and mixed by Jim Behrendt at Recording Associates in Portland, Oregon; August 1977, with Robin Runge producing and arranging.

Apparently Runge liked the title to his first album so much he decided to use it again. Although there are repeats of «The Ship» (studio version this time) and Bach’s «Corrente», this is a completely different album. Billed this time simply as Robin, he’s joined by Debra Edmon who provides vocals, Yes-like keyboards and various percussion instruments. Robin’s guitar arsenal is laid out in detail: Gibson Heritage 12-string guitar, Guild 12-string, Guild D-44, Epiphone 6-string and Hernandez classical guitar. Stylistically similar to the debut, again mostly instrumental with the exception of «Fairy Tales» and «New Direction», lyrics to which are printed on a large fold-out insert. Side one is sub-titled The Days Of Noah and includes such titles as «The Building Of The Ark» and «The Flood». Eight selections in all, housed in an attractive open-out cover. A more or less magnificent work I’d say. Followed by several less progressive but still nice ’80s albums. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
The Days Of Noah
A1. “Fairy Tales” – 5:09
A2. “The Builder Of The Ark” – 4:58
A3. “The Flood” – 5:45
A4. “Etude” – 3:07

Side Two
Searching The Truth
B1. “Corrente From Sonata II” – 2:16
B2. “Rare Earth” – 6:18
B3. “New Direction” – 6:27
B4. “The Ship” – 2:27

Note: The LP is housed in a gatefold sleeve.

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CREDITS. All selections on this album were produced, arranged and performed by Robin. Recorded at Recording Associates, Portland, OR, August of 1977. Engineered and mixed-up by Jim Behrendt. Mastered by Carol Hibbs. Album concept by Robin. Photography design by Herbert W. Worthington III. Logo design by Matt Love.

Musicians: Robin Runge (Gibson Heritage 12-string guitar, Guild 12-string, Guild D-44, Epiphone 6-string and Hernandez classical guitar, Bass Pedals, Percussion, Vocals), Debra Edmon (Vocals, Keyboards: ARP String Ensemble and Synthesizers, Percussion: Gong, Bells, Chimes, Congas, Tympani, Cymbals, Ching Ring, Hands).