Post by ARfm Press Office on May 23, 2006 11:06:08 GMT
Frontiers Records are pleased to announce the European release of JOHN WAITE’s new studio album “DOWNTOWN Journey of a Heart” on July 7th 2006.
The new record is a selection of classic songs from Waite’s repertoire which have been completely re-arranged and re-recorded from scratch. “It’s a sort of a greatest hits retrospective release that also looks ahead, a way to express musically the different phases on my career”, explains the Lancaster-born singer.
John Waite has had several songs — including "Missing You", the BABYS "Isn't It Time" and BAD ENGLISH's "When I See You Smile" — becoming radio staples worldwide. Even if best known for his ballads, John is truly a rocker in his heart.
“This new record is a way to connect together the three different parts of my career, with Babys, Bad English and as a solo artist”, says Waite, adding “The approach to the new recording of the old classics was very simple and basic, based on the way I play the songs live. Direct and rock… just guitars, Hammond, piano… no synth”.
In addition to a careful selection of his classics, Waite recorded two new songs. “Highway 61”, an infectious Bob Dylan cover which is straight ahead blues rock and “St. Patrick's Day”, a cinematic lullaby about two people meeting in New York and falling in love. Both represent the direction I am about to take next for the prosecution of my solo career”.
The final tracklisting of “DOWNTOWN Journey of a Heart” includes the following songs: The Hard Way; In Dreams; Blue Venus; Missing You; Keys To Your Heart; Highway 61; Isn’t It Time; St. Patrick’s Day; New York City Girl; Headfirst; Downtown; When I See You Smile.
Don’t miss John Waite live at the upcoming ARROW ROCK Festival in Lichtenvoorde, Holland on June 9th2006, while further live dates are being scheduled for the fall.
The new record is a selection of classic songs from Waite’s repertoire which have been completely re-arranged and re-recorded from scratch. “It’s a sort of a greatest hits retrospective release that also looks ahead, a way to express musically the different phases on my career”, explains the Lancaster-born singer.
John Waite has had several songs — including "Missing You", the BABYS "Isn't It Time" and BAD ENGLISH's "When I See You Smile" — becoming radio staples worldwide. Even if best known for his ballads, John is truly a rocker in his heart.
“This new record is a way to connect together the three different parts of my career, with Babys, Bad English and as a solo artist”, says Waite, adding “The approach to the new recording of the old classics was very simple and basic, based on the way I play the songs live. Direct and rock… just guitars, Hammond, piano… no synth”.
In addition to a careful selection of his classics, Waite recorded two new songs. “Highway 61”, an infectious Bob Dylan cover which is straight ahead blues rock and “St. Patrick's Day”, a cinematic lullaby about two people meeting in New York and falling in love. Both represent the direction I am about to take next for the prosecution of my solo career”.
The final tracklisting of “DOWNTOWN Journey of a Heart” includes the following songs: The Hard Way; In Dreams; Blue Venus; Missing You; Keys To Your Heart; Highway 61; Isn’t It Time; St. Patrick’s Day; New York City Girl; Headfirst; Downtown; When I See You Smile.
Don’t miss John Waite live at the upcoming ARROW ROCK Festival in Lichtenvoorde, Holland on June 9th2006, while further live dates are being scheduled for the fall.