Goodhand-Tait,Phillip Gone Are The Songs Of Yesterday CD

A new 4-CD collection documenting Phillip Goodhand-Tait's prolific early '70s solo era, featuring four albums originally released on DJM (after he was signed to the label alongside another promising singer-songwriter, Elton John). All four titles - 'Rehearsal' (1970), 'I Think I'll Write A Song' (1971), 'Songfall' (1972) and 'Phillip Goodhand-Tait' (1973) - finally make their debut on CD in the UK. Compiled and overseen with Phillip's full involvement and blessing, 'Gone Are The Songs Of Yesterday' pays testament to his skills as both performer and composer. Each album features bonus tracks originally tucked away on 7" singles, as well as the added delight of three recordings from the previously unissued soundtrack for the 1971 film Universal Soldier. Phillip Goodhand-Tait is a renowned English singer-songwriter, producer and keyboard player. Through a long and varied career, dating back to his roots in the '60s club scene with The Stormsville Shakers, he has written songs covered by the likes of The Love Affair (including several hits), Gene Pitney and Roger Daltrey, played harmonium for Chris de Burgh and produced bands as diverse as Magnum, Venom, Climax Blues Band and Kid Creole And The Coconuts. 'Rehearsal', the first of the quartet, boasts string arrangements from Robert Kirby (Nick Drake, Elton John, etc. ), the perfect accompaniment for Phillip's many songs co-written with John Cokell. By the time of 'I Think I'll Write A Song' (1971), the band had mastered live performances and the record had a heavier, more guitar-based feel. 'I Think I'll Write A Song' reverted to a more intimate style, while 'Songfall' featured guest musicians including Ray Cooper and Rick Wakeman and re-interpretations of Buddy Holly's 'Everyday' and the Everly Brothers' 'When Will I Be Loved'. The eponymous final album of the quartet (1973), benefitting from DJM's huge worldwide success with a greater recording budget.

1. Children of the Last War 2. Climb Aboard My Bus 3. In My World 4. One Road 5. (Heaven Help) Belinda 6. Lean on Me 7. Tramp 8. Gone Are the Songs of Yesterday 9. Once I Thought 10. Run See the Sun 11. Jeannie 12. When Tomorrow Comes 13. The Door Is Closing 14. Love Has Got Hold of Me 15. Too Pleased to Help 16. I Think I'll Write a Song 17. Who Laid Your Living Down 18. In the Old Country 19. Oh Rosanna 20. Cold Night 21. From Sunrise to Sunset 22. Silverwing 23. Jingle Jangle Man 24. Parents Eyes 25. Medicine Man 26. Drink in the Sunshine 27. I Didn't Know Myself 28. Everyday (Single Version) 29. That's Why a Woman Needs a Man 30. Oh Ryker 31. Motorways and Parking Bays 32. Cold Night (Instrumental Version) 33. Moon 34. Blue Day 35. Everyday 36. Leon 37. The Deserter 38. Country Green Ahead 39. When Will I Be Loved? 40. Not Really Here Right Now 41. Processed 42. Child of Jesus 43. New Moon Tonight 44. When That Day Comes 45. City Streets 46. Five Flight Walk Up 47. I Think I Can Believe 48. One More Rodeo 49. Teenage Canteen 50. Forever Kind of Love 51. You Are 52. Emile 53. Reach Out for Each Other 54. Sugar Train 55. Warm Summer Rain 56. Bonus Tracks 57. Almost Killed a Man 58. Sweet Emotion 59. Jesus Didn't Only Love the Cowboys