Hello There Big Boy (1979) - Danny Kirwan

Featuring »

Danny Kirwan

Tracklisting »

Wings Of A Dove   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 2:52 Gettin' The Feelin'   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 3:46 End Up Crying   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 3:51 Caroline   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 3:08 You   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 3:42 Only You   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 3:52 California   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 2:35 Spaceman   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 3:18 Summer Days And Summer Nights   Date Performance: 1979, Running Time: 3:32

Guest Appearances »

Fran Byrne, Stuart Calver, Tex Comer, John Cook, Chris Fletcher, Dana Gillespie, (Graham) Kirby Gregory, Kevin Kitchen, John (G.) Perry, Tony Rivers, Bob Weston

Released »

1979-03-21

Format »

Domestic Vinyl/CD Album

Other Appearances »

Clifford (G.) Davis (Adams) (Songwriter), Randy Edelman (Songwriter), Dana Gillespie (Songwriter), (Graham) Kirby Gregory (Songwriter), Danny Kirwan (Songwriter), Danny Kirwan (Songwriter), Tony Rivers (Songwriter), Seabrook/Graves/Aslett (Sleeve Design), Seabrook/Graves/Aslett (Photography), Clifford (G.) Davis (Adams) (Produced By), Clifford (G.) Davis (Adams) (Arranged By), Louie Austin (Recording Engineer), Louie Austin (Mixing Engineer), Bob Broglia (2nd Engineer), Clifford (G.) Davis (Adams) (Additional Arrangements By), Tony White (Additional Arrangements By), Bob Irving (Model's Hair), Yoshiro Kuzumaki (CD Mastering Engineer), Yumie Takei (CD Artwork Coordinator)

Record Label »

DJM Records/AMR (Air Mail Recordings)

Catalogue Number »

DJM-22 (Vinyl) DJMC-22 (Cassette) DJM8-22 (8-Track) AIRAC-1177 ('06 Japan CD Reissue)

Running Time »

30:20

Liner Notes »

Recorded at Kingsway Recorders. Mixed at D.J.M. Studio Also available on Musicassette & 8-Track Tapes Printed in England by Robert Stace (C) & (P) 1979 DJM Records (And Tapes) Limited 119 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 James House 5 The Obald's Road London WC1X 8SE England Manufactured and marketed by Phonogram, Inc., a Polygram Company 1 IBM Plaza Chicago, IL 60611 Distributed by Polygram Distribution, Inc. Copyright subsists in all recordings issued under this label. Any unauthorised broadcast, public performance, copying or re-recording in any manner whatsoever will constitute infringement of such copyright. This stereo record can be played on mono reproducers provided eith a compatible or stereo cartridge wired for mono is fitted. Recent equipment may already be fitted with a suitable cartridge. If in doubt, consult your dealer. 73 6372.851 2006 Japan CD reissue notes: 24 Bit Remaster Licensor: Clifford Adams Music, Ltd. Cover Printing: Ichikudo Printing Co., Ltd. (P) & (C) 1979 Clifford Adams Music AMR Archive Compact Disc Digital Audio JASNAC R-062007 Made in Japan Manufactured & distributed by Air Mail Recordings, Tokyo, Japan. Under exclusive license from Clifford Adams Music, UK. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

Reviews »

Add your review here. Depressingly, this was Danny's last solo album Review written by John Fitzgerald, August 21st, 2004 Although slightly better production than Danny's last two albums, this still seems to be the weak card in the deck, but Kirwan's master penmanship has worked up to it's very sad premature end with this release, his swan song to this day. "Wings of a dove" is a great catchy opener, "Spaceman" grabs you right away and the closer "Summer days and Summer Nights" has beautiful Beach Boys style harmonies and pairs Danny up very nicely with British blues diva Dana Gillespie. She helps out with writing on "California" too and also appears on the moving "You" which Bob Weston also gets some chiming six strings on to as well as "Gettin' the feelin'" which is another highlight. The spooky acoustic "Caroline" contrasts well with the rocking "Only you" which you may remember from the Mac days although ominously, it features the infamous "Bogus" Mac lead guitarist Kirby (a.k.a. Rick Kirby). It's amazing how many singable songs Kirwan has written no matter what the production is like. We miss you Danny. Where it ended Review written by Jon Dickinson, August 21st, 2004 Sadly, this is where it ended, Hello There Big Boy has a few good moments, but overall it is uninspired and unfocused, Danny was in a state of personal degeneration and probaly would not have made the album, the record was made to satisfy his contract with DJM and Clifford Davis, and all that great talent wasted.

Comments »

Above listed is UK release date US release date was 4/25/79

Last Modified »

2009-11-25

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Discography entry submitted by Christy Valkman, Steve Fairhead, Fin Costello & bretonbanquet.