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Chris de Burgh – Spanish Train And Other Stories
Chris de Burgh - Spanish Train And Other Stories album cover
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Label: A&M Records – SPJ-4568
Series: Audiophile Series
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Half-Speed Mastered
Country: Canada
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock, Prog Rock
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A1 Spanish Train
Arranged By [Strings And Brass] – Richard Hewson
4:58
A2 Lonely Sky
Arranged By [Strings, Choir, Recorders, Ocarinas] – Robert Kirby
3:51
A3 This Song For You
Arranged By [Brass] – Robert Kirby
Piano – Chris de Burgh
4:12
A4 Patricia The Stripper 3:28
A5 A Spaceman Came Travelling...
Arranged By [Synthesizer], Synthesizer – David Hentschel
Double Bass [String Bass] – Tony Reeves
5:06
B1 I'm Going Home 3:32
B2 The Painter
Saxophone [Saxes] – Chris Mercer, Mick Eves
4:16
B3 Old Friend
Arranged By [Brass] – Robert Kirby
3:39
B4 The Tower
Arranged By [Strings, Choir, Recorders, Ocarinas] – Robert Kirby
Piano – Chris de Burgh
5:20
B5 Just Another Poor Boy
Arranged By [Strings And Brass] – Richard Hewson
4:39
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Manufactured By – A&M Records Of Canada Limited
Distributed By – A&M Records Of Canada Limited
Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic Guitars], Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals [All] – Chris de Burgh
Art Direction – Roland Young (3)
Bass – Tony Reeves
Design – Junie Osaki
Double Bass [String Bass] – Chris Laurence
Drums – Barry De Souza
Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars] – Ray Glynn
Engineer – Robin Geoffrey Cable
Engineer [Assistant, A.i.r. Studios] – J. Kelly*
Engineer [Assistant, Ramport Studios] – Mark Dodson
Engineer [Assistant, Scorpio Studios] – Ian Major
Harmonium – Phillip Goodhand-Tait
Illustration [Front And Back Illustrations] – Bill Imhoff
Keyboards – Tony Hymas
Percussion – Lennox Laington*
Photography By [Inside Photograph] – Clive Arrowsmith
Producer – Robin Geoffrey Cable
Synthesizer [String] – Ken Freeman
Written-By [All Selections] – Chris de Burgh
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A&M Audiophile Series
Half-Speed Mastered by Joel Gastwirt
Pressed in Japan by JVC on Super Vinyl
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.............. ALBUM NOTES ............
................. About this title: Chris de Burgh's storytelling prowess comes into fruition on Spanish Train and Other Stories as he carefully grasps the listener's attention with his soft-spoken candor. With songs that are reminiscent of tales told to a young child by his bedside, de Burgh captivates his audience with his serene anecdotes that are enhanced by the music that envelops him.............
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............ The opening "Spanish Train" is a mysterious yarn about a poker game between God and the Devil, where the victor inherits the soul of a dying train engineer. de Burgh's vocal escalation from serene to flamboyant makes this one of his best songs, as does the marvelous twist at the end of the story. "A Spaceman Came Travelling" has de Burgh blanketing his wispy voice in a tale about the birth of Jesus, only his version substitutes the Star of Bethlehem for an alien visitor who has arrived to reveal a startling message. With "Patricia the Stripper," de Burgh proves that his sense of humor has not escaped him, as the baroque melody and playful banter make this tune one of his most spirited. Both musically appealing and lyrically thought-provoking, it is this style of narrative that causes Spanish Train to be one of his best albums. Even the forlorn tone of the piano in "Lonely Sky" invokes sadness and melancholy with perfection, coupled with de Burgh's vacant air. All the songs on Spanish Train capture de Burgh's flair for singing elegant pieces that are sincerely attractive, all the while illustrating his pliable vocal stylishness. ~ Mike DeGagne, Rovi ............
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............ Spanish Train and Other Stories' is a magnificent album and was (first) released in 1975 and essentially introduced Chris de Burgh to the world. He had a lot of success with it in North America (especially in Quebec) and immediately showcased his unique talents as a storyteller; blending folk, pop, and rock styles seamlessly. A & M Records re-released it in a half-speed mastered format in 1982 (SPJ-4568) as part of their "Audiophile Series". It is one of the hardest titles to come by in their catalog. Already brilliantly produced and recorded by Robin Geoffrey Cable, this Japanese pressed version is remarkable in bringing out all the hidden details in the recording, especially the acoustic guitars and strings. ............
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