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A collection of unique King's Singers arrangements comprising 16 of the finest ballad, folk song and spiritual melodies performed by the world's most sought-after a cappella ensemble.

After a gap of 10 years The King's Singers have once again made a full a cappella studio album, featuring sixteen stunning arrangements of classic pop ballads, spirituals and folksongs.

Each track on this album has earned its place because of its great melody and
coupled with the impeccable style for which the group are justly famous, this album will delight its huge worldwide fanbase.

The King's Singers incredible blend and tuning goes to ensure that this is probably the classiest recording of its type in a long time.

David Hurley
Robin Tyson
Paul Phoenix
Philip Lawson
Christopher Gabbitas
Stephen Connolly

The King's Singers would like to thank Francis Rossi.
Recorded at Arsis Studio between October 2007 & January 2008
Publishers - EMI Tracks 1-2, KS Music Tracks 3-5, 7-10 & 13, Sony/ATV Track 6,
Warner Chappell Tracks 11 & 16, Steerpike Ltd Track 12, Universal Track 14,
OUP Track 15.
Recorded and mixed by Gregg Jackman
Co-produced by The King's Singers
Design and Artwork - Woven Design

1.She’s Always a WomanBilly Joel arr. Philip Lawson3.21
2.You Can Close Your EyesJames Taylor arr. Philip Lawson3.41
3.GreensleevesTrad. English arr. Bob Chilcott3.01
4.The Gift to be SimpleTrad. American arr. Bob Chilcott2.07
5.Swing Low, Sweet ChariotTrad. Spiritual arr. Peter Knight3.00
6.Helplessly HopingStephen Stills, arr. Philip Lawson2.32
7.Deep RiverTrad. Spiritual arr. Philip Lawson4.01
8.Black is the ColorTrad. American/Scottish arr. Bob Chilcott2.18
9.I Love my LoveTrad. English arr. Philip Lawson3.42
10.The Water is WideTrad. English arr. Philip Lawson2.44
11.When She Loved MeRandy Newman arr. Philip Lawson3.15
12.ValparaisoSting arr. Philip Lawson3.48
13.The Turtle DoveTrad. English arr. Philip Lawson3.21
14.April Come She WillPaul Simon arr. Philip Lawson2.13
15.Steal AwayTrad. Spiritual arr. Bob Chilcott2.54
16.You are the New DayJohn David arr. Peter Knight2.38
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THE INSIDE STORY - In discussion with Philip Lawson

What was so enjoyable about making the first full light album in 10 years? Many things, but recording at Status Quo founder Francis Rossi’s house gave the whole thing a lift. He would occasionally come in to pick up a guitar or ask David to help with his crossword, and he...
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