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Gilbert O’Sullivan: Himself

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In August 1971, “MAM Records” label released “Himself”, the debut Gilbert O’Sullivan album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Audio International Studios” in London, and was produced by Gordon Mills. In 2009, “Hot Press” ranked “Himself” at number 100 on its list of the “250 Greatest Irish Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan – vocals, piano
  • Chris Spedding – guitar
  • Herbie Flowers – bass
  • Johnnie Spence – arrangements
  • Peter Rynston – engineer
  • Don Bax – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Gilbert O’Sullivan.

  1. Intro
  2. January Git
  3. Bye-Bye
  4. Permissive Twit
  5. Matrimony
  6. Independent Air
  7. Nothing Rhymed
  8. Too Much Attention
  9. Susan Van Heusen
  10. If I Don’t Get You (Back Again)
  11. Thunder and Lightning
  12. Houdini Said
  13. Doing the Best I Can
  14. Outro

Mic Christopher: Skylarkin

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On November 29, 2002, “LOZA” label released “Skylarkin’”, the debut and the only Mic Christopher album. It was recorded 2000 – 2001, at “Dodlum Studios” and was produced by Karl Odlum and David Odlum. In March 2003, at the “Meteor Awards” “Skylarkin’” won “Best Irish Album” of the year, In November 2004 it was certified Platinum status in Ireland, and in 2005, was voted #14 in the “Hot Press People’s Choice of the Top 100 Irish Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Mic Cristopher – vocal, guitar, recording
  • Glen Hansard – vocals, guitar
  • Simon Good – guitar
  • David Odlum – bass, guitar, programming
  • Karl Odlum – bass, guitar, programming, recording
  • David Odlum, Gemma Hayes, Lisa Hannigan – vocals
  • Colm Mac Con Iomaire – violin
  • Rónán Ó Snodaigh – percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Mic Cristopher.

  1. Heyday
  2. Kids’ Song
  3. Listen Girl
  4. Looking for Jude
  5. That’s What Good Friends Do
  6. The Loneliest Man In Town
  7. Wide Eyed and Lying
  8. What a Curious Notion
  9. I’ve Got Your Back
  10. Skylarkin
  11. Daydreamin’