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Identify Graham Gouldman 10cc
Finest recognized for Songwriter/Musician
Present metropolis London
Actually wish to be in Kerala India crusing on the backwaters.
Enthusiastic about My new solo album I Have Notes launched on July 5th.
My present music assortment has lots of All the pieces.
And a bit of bit of Classical music.
Most well-liked format CD for the sound.
5 Albums I Can’t Live With out:
1
Revolver, The Beatles
I wouldn’t be writing on this journal if it wasn’t for the Beatles. They’ve knowledgeable just about all the pieces I do as a songwriter, musician, and producer. I may have chosen any of their albums, however this album accommodates such good songs that I may solely dream of writing. No Beatles, no 10cc.
2
Graceland, Paul Simon
A grasp songwriter and guitarist who’s in my High 10 songwriters of all time. Simon’s songwriting along with the South African musicians who play and sing on the file make an exquisite collaboration that helped carry worldwide consciousness of apartheid.
3
Lengthy Participant Late Bloomer, Ron Sexsmith
I first met Ron once we have been each half of a BBC program known as Songwriters’ Circle in 2011. Each track he performed I received instantly and this album accommodates some actual gems that I by no means get drained of listening to.
4
Absent Mates, The Divine Comedy
This album accompanied me via a troublesome interval in my life. Neil Hannon’s lovely voice and songs struck a chord with me regardless that there was no apparent connection to what was happening with me on the time. I additionally love the orchestral association on this album.
5
The Magic Backyard, The fifth Dimension
I was given this album in 1967 and it was my first introduction to the songwriting genius of Jimmy Webb. His songs are completely delivered by the Fifth Dimension accompanied by the Wrecking Crew, a group of L.A.’s best session musicians.
10cc kicks off their North American tour, their first U.S. tour in 30 years, on July 24 in Montclair, NJ. Go to their site for more information.
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