David Lewis - Songs of David Lewis (Repost)

David Lewis - Songs of David Lewis - 1970

By Richie Unterberger, from allmusic

David Lewis is more known to collectors of late -'60s and early -'70s rock as the leader of the Northern Irish band Andwella's Dream (later shortened to Andwella) than as a solo artist. However, while that group was still going - some sources give the year 1969, others 1970 - solo Lewis performances came out on a publisher's demo, issued more than 30 years later on a Japanese release. It's a mixed lot that gives the impression the tracks might have been recorded at separate times and/or separate sessions spaced at least a few months apart. Many of the cuts are solo piano performances that show some similarities to the work of early singer/songwriters like Carole King, Randy Newman, Elton John, and perhaps even a bit of David Gates. (Some of the melody of "You Don't Know" certainly recalls Bread's "Make It with You.") "On a Day Like Today," on the other hand, might bring to mind Jesse Colin Young's mellower compositions for the Youngbloods. There's a soul-gospel flavor to some of these that makes him sound a little like a singer/songwriter Ray Charles, though you shouldn't get too excited by that comparison; the songs and vocals aren't on the level of Charles or the other aforementioned artists. Yet there are also a couple tracks with full-band arrangements and orchestration that sound like they could have been placed on official late-'60s pop/rock releases. Whatever the case, they're only passable songs, though Lewis is a decently soulful vocalist. 

01. You Don't Know
02. On a Day Like Today
03. Such a Long Way to Go
04. Everlasting Love
05. Because of The Love You've Given me
06. Take My Road
07. Man Without a Name

08. Love is a Beautiful Thing
09. Learning to Walk
10. Put Away Your Tears
11. Yesterday's Gold
12. Holding On (Bonus Track)
13. The Angel That's Following Me (Bonus Track)

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David Lewis - Ghost Rhymes

David Lewis - Ghost Rhymes - 2007

Ghost Rhymes is the third release from David Lewis, who has been producing collections of melodic and gently reflective songs since the late 1980's. Lewis, who is based in West London, has been described as ‘a writer and singer worth getting to know’ (Sing Out!), his work as ‘smart song-craft’ (CD Now). Writing within a modern British folk tradition with strong roots in the 60s and 70s (Sandy Denny, Robin Williamson, Al Stewart, Donovan), Lewis’s songs may draw from past folk traditions, but they aim to present a contemporary respite from modern uncertainties. Co-produced by long-time collaborator John Wesley Harding, Ghost Rhymes features Harding and a host of other talented musicians.

Ghost Rhymes was recorded in Seattle, San Francisco and Harpenden, UK and it features 13 new songs (three co-written with Harding). “Water From the Well” and “Trying to Remember A Dream” feature a full folk-rock band sound, while songs such as “Waterwheel”, “Fever Dream”, “Something Real” and the title track explore a range of acoustic finger-picking styles and tunings. 

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Dave Lewis - Guitar, Vocals
Kurt Bloch - Guitar, Keyboards
Chris Von Sneidern - Bass, Keyboards, Percussion
Chris Xefos -  Bass
Mike Musburger - Drums
Carrie Bradley - Fiddle,  Back Vocals
John Wesley Harding - Organ, Guitar, Harmonica, Electric Guitar,  Back Vocals, Mini Moog

01. Something Real            
02. Water from the Well            
03. Whole Again            
04. Ghost Rhyme            
05. Hidden Heart            
06. Tricks with Time            
07. Waterwheel            
08. Follow Her Down            
09. Confidence            
10. Fever Dream            
11. Trying to Remember a Dream            
12. Black Pig            
13. Lullaby


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David Lewis - Songs of David Lewis

David Lewis - Songs of David Lewis - 1970

By Richie Unterberger, from allmusic

David Lewis is more known to collectors of late -'60s and early -'70s rock as the leader of the Northern Irish band Andwella's Dream (later shortened to Andwella) than as a solo artist. However, while that group was still going - some sources give the year 1969, others 1970 - solo Lewis performances came out on a publisher's demo, issued more than 30 years later on a Japanese release. It's a mixed lot that gives the impression the tracks might have been recorded at separate times and/or separate sessions spaced at least a few months apart. Many of the cuts are solo piano performances that show some similarities to the work of early singer/songwriters like Carole King, Randy Newman, Elton John, and perhaps even a bit of David Gates. (Some of the melody of "You Don't Know" certainly recalls Bread's "Make It with You.") "On a Day Like Today," on the other hand, might bring to mind Jesse Colin Young's mellower compositions for the Youngbloods. There's a soul-gospel flavor to some of these that makes him sound a little like a singer/songwriter Ray Charles, though you shouldn't get too excited by that comparison; the songs and vocals aren't on the level of Charles or the other aforementioned artists. Yet there are also a couple tracks with full-band arrangements and orchestration that sound like they could have been placed on official late-'60s pop/rock releases. Whatever the case, they're only passable songs, though Lewis is a decently soulful vocalist. 

01. You Don't Know
02. On a Day Like Today
03. Such a Long Way to Go
04. Everlasting Love
05. Because of The Love You've Given me
06. Take My Road
07. Man Without a Name

08. Love is a Beautiful Thing
09. Learning to Walk
10. Put Away Your Tears
11. Yesterday's Gold

12. Yesterday's Gold (2010 version)

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+@ only  Yesterday's Gold (2010 version)