A new cd from Anna Lavigne produced and mixed by Martin Stephenson
A beautiful album with some amazing songs/lyrics and appearances by...
Anna Lavigne: Lead & Backing Vocals & Piano
Martin Stephenson: All guitars, Dobro, Harmonica, Keys
Ivan Korop: Gipsy Jazz Guitar track 7
Niles Krieger: Mandolin tracks 1 & 4, and Violin track 1
Bruce Michie: Tenor & Baritone Saxes, Trumpet, Trombone & Clarinet
Al Thomson: Tenor Saxophone tracks 2 & 6
Edmund John Sloggie: Accordion
Chris Mordey: Electric Bass
Graham Anderson: Double Bass
Charlie Smith: Drums & Percussion
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Written by Anna Lavigne & Martin Stephenson
Recorded, arranged and produced by Martin Stephenson for Barbaraville Records
Mastered by Mark Lough
lyrics
Yellowhammer Way
Tides will keep on turning, and change your point of view
Wild broom birds of yellow, brighten up the blue
Summer smells of coconut and sea salt in the air
Relaxing mind and body it’s freedom to be there
Well Im living down in Kingston, out beyond the Spey
The waves roll on regardless and Dolphins share the day
I go to find my peace there, when life’s in disarray
Hanging out on Yellowhammer way
Don’t wait till life is easy, before you choose to feel
Happiness that’s out there, beyond what seems unreal
Flowing through the rapids, you’ll find a lighter scene
No river is refused into the sea
Well Im living down in Kingston, out beyond the Spey
The waves roll on regardless and Dolphins share the day
I go to find my peace there, when life’s in disarray
Hanging out on Yellowhammer way
So come with me tomorrow, Im heading to the bay
We’ll sit and watch the Yellowhammer’s play
credits
from Roses For The Ride,
released November 5, 2021
Anna Lavigne: Lead & Backing Vocals & Piano
Martin Stephenson: Acoustic 6 & 12 String Guitars, Dobro & Backing Vocal
Christopher Mordey: Electric Bass
Charlie Smith: Bongos
Niles Kreiger: Fiddle & Mandolin
Strings: The Session Midges
supported by 25 fans who also own “Yellowhammer Way”
Guillemot Days whisks us to a glistening shoreline, awash with 10 sublime songs full of serene hope. Compelling right from the buoyant opener Edge Of The World and Butterfly overflows with soaring, twangy sunshine. For a fave, so close with the lush vocals, melodic layers of Flowers Of Hope versus Peace And Plenty: an intriguing, modern parlour song both eerie and exquisite, voices and clarinet blending into something quite special. This album is a musical lighthouse on a dark day. Unmissable. anitajoyce
supported by 7 fans who also own “Yellowhammer Way”
This album has quietly moved up the ranks: now a favourite, my first from Susanna Wolfe. I love the mix of reflective drama and honesty underpinning this outstanding release. ‘Accident of Birth’ is a bravely crafted account of dysfunctional family life whilst ‘Chemical Liberation’ is haunting, containing my favourite guitar solo of the album. Bargain Basement’ has exquisite vocal harmonies but the top slot goes to ‘Just One Step’ for pure catchy positivity, an album for ‘healing and believing’ anitajoyce
supported by 5 fans who also own “Yellowhammer Way”
I first heard Katie Spencer on YouTube when she was featured on the For Bert Jansch playlist. Katie played her own song called Shannon Road. The lead break that she plays twice really got my attention. I became a fan instantly. Every track on this album is lovely. The whole listening experience is like a favourite film running through my head. I'm so glad that in my twilight years I discovered Katie. I wish her a long and succesful career in music. Mitch Wild