Thomas Lang was an established artist who had signed to Telegraph
Records in the early 1990's. Telegraph Records was, of course, home
to The Listening Pool - the band that Paul Humphreys, Mal Holmes
and Martin Cooper had formed after the original split of OMD.
This album was a collection of cover versions of songs some of
which had originally been written or performed by artists such as
Tom Waits, Billie Holliday and Stevie Wonder interpreted in Thomas
Lang's own individual style.
The contributing musicians and personnel almost reads like an OMD
who's who, but most notably for Paul Humphreys' work as producer
on several of the songs.
Dave Hughes had enjoyed a brief period as keyboardist in early
OMD and had also been a founder member of both Dalek I Love You
and Godot - two other significant synthpop outfits that employed
a distinctive and eclectic style. In more recent times, Dave Hughes has concentrated on film soundtrack projects .
As well
as co-producing If I'd Never Known You, the track features keyboards by Dave Hughes.
Use Me was originally recorded by Bill Withers. As well as co-producing the
song, Paul Humphreys is credited for keyboards and programming.
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood had been a hit for the Animals in
1965. This version features additional production work by Paul Humphreys.
God Bless The Child was originally recorded by Billie Holliday. As well as producing
the song, the track features keyboards by Dave Hughes.
Rain was originally performed by Dr John. As well as producing and arranging
the song, the track features keyboards and string arrangements by
Dave Hughes.
Wild Strawberries originally appeared on The Listening Pool album
Still Life. This version was remixed by Paul Humphreys and features
keyboards and programming by Paul along with Mal Holmes and Martin
Cooper.
San Diego Seranade was originally recorded by Tom Waits. As well as producing
and arranging the song, the track features keyboards and string
arrangements by Dave Hughes.
(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right was originally
recorded by Luther Ingram and also been covered by Rod Stewart and ZZ Top. As well as producing
and arranging the song, the track features keyboards and string
arrangements by Dave Hughes.
Blame It On The Sun was originally recorded by Stevie Wonder. This version was
recorded live.
I Fell In Love With The Moon originally originally featured
in the film Leon The Pig Farmer (1992). As well
as producing and arranging the song, the track features keyboards
and string arrangements by Dave Hughes.
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