The Retro Collection (1989-98) Tales from far & near

by Bruce Davies

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jaymeister69 Great collection with something for everyone. Thanks Bruce :-) Favorite track: DON'T STOP (BELIEVIN').

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1.	LEAVING NANCY 04:49	info	buy track
2.	DANNY BOY 02:53	info	buy track
3.	FROM A DISTANCE 03:37	lyrics	buy track
Originally released on the CD and cassette, 'By Request' (1992)
4.	VINCENT 03:42	info	buy track
5.	ADAM (WHERE ARE YOU) 04:06	lyrics	buy track
Don Francisco
6.	TRAVELLING TROUBADOUR (ACOUSTIC VERSION) 02:20	info	buy track
7.	THE WEDDING SONG (THERE IS LOVE) 02:53	info	buy track
8.	DON'T STOP (BELIEVIN') 03:25	info	buy track
9.	WE ALL SOUND THE SAME 02:26	info	buy track
10.	WIND BENEATH MY WINGS 03:31	info	buy track
11.	WHEN YOU AND I WERE YOUNG 03:13	info	buy track
12.	I LOVE YOU BECAUSE 02:54	info	buy track
13.	THE FIELDS OF ATHENRY 04:05	info	buy track
14.	LET ME BE THERE 03:17	info	buy track

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This collection comes from a variety of sources and times in my musical development. Every album, even now, is a learning experience and, as with every learning experience, there are the 'Eureka moments' when things go right and the 'wish I'd done better' moments. There are a few of both kinds here.

It starts with 2 'live' songs, recorded in Kirkcaldy in 1989 for my 'In Concert' cassette, then a couple from my 'By Request' album in 1992. A very productive solo acoustic session at Redbarn Studios in 1998 yielded four songs, then there's a 'live' song from a concert in Richboro, PA.

In 1994, inspired by a developing relationship with Ritz Records (after appearing on the TV series, Scotch & Irish), I recorded the 'Troubadour' album. It featured the kind of sound and repertoire Ritz specialised in and I hoped they would be impressed - they weren't! Listening now, I can understand. However, the five tracks here are part of my story and, as I have been supported in my career by many people for 40 years, they might be part of your story, too.

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released April 29, 2020

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Bruce Davies Scotland, UK

I have been a full-time singer, guitarist and songwriter since 1984 and host the Spirit of Scotland Show, which presents the best in Scottish entertainment to visitors from all over the world and is Edinburgh's premiere summer Scottish Evening. In the winter, I perform all over the UK and sometimes overseas, featuring the songs of writers I admire, some I've written and some songs of Scotland. ... more

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