Colin Hare
March Hare (1971)
This is also solo effort from member of Honeybus. When 'March Hare' appeared (and disappeared) in 1971, nobody would have expected the Honeybus guitarist/singer to come up with such a well-crated collection of original material, his previous attempts being limited to one Honeybus b-side and a couple of songs on their classic 'Story' album. Recorded in the same flurry of sessions that spawned Pete Dello's 'Into Your Ears' and Honeybus' ill-fated reunion album 'Recital', 'March Hare' is a UK troubadour classic which still sounds fresh and innovative today. With help from Honeybus drummer Pete Kircher and Rockpile guitar whizz Billy Bremner, Colin laid down a dozen tracks which run the whole gamut of early 70's pop, rock, folk and country influences. Highlights are too numerous to mention but the beatific waltz of 'Bloodshot Eyes', the effortlessly commercial pop of 'Alice' and the haunting folk ballad 'Find Me' still send shivers down the spine.
1. Get Up the Road
2. Bloodshot Eyes
3. For Where Have You Been
4. Find Me
5. Underground Girl
6. To My Maker
7. Alice
8. Nothing to Write Home About
9. New Day
10. Cowboy Joe (Saga)
11. Just Like Me
12. Charlie Brown's Time
13. Grannie, Grannie [Bonus]
14. Fighting for Peace [Bonus]
This is also solo effort from member of Honeybus. When 'March Hare' appeared (and disappeared) in 1971, nobody would have expected the Honeybus guitarist/singer to come up with such a well-crated collection of original material, his previous attempts being limited to one Honeybus b-side and a couple of songs on their classic 'Story' album. Recorded in the same flurry of sessions that spawned Pete Dello's 'Into Your Ears' and Honeybus' ill-fated reunion album 'Recital', 'March Hare' is a UK troubadour classic which still sounds fresh and innovative today. With help from Honeybus drummer Pete Kircher and Rockpile guitar whizz Billy Bremner, Colin laid down a dozen tracks which run the whole gamut of early 70's pop, rock, folk and country influences. Highlights are too numerous to mention but the beatific waltz of 'Bloodshot Eyes', the effortlessly commercial pop of 'Alice' and the haunting folk ballad 'Find Me' still send shivers down the spine.1. Get Up the Road
2. Bloodshot Eyes
3. For Where Have You Been
4. Find Me
5. Underground Girl
6. To My Maker
7. Alice
8. Nothing to Write Home About
9. New Day
10. Cowboy Joe (Saga)
11. Just Like Me
12. Charlie Brown's Time
13. Grannie, Grannie [Bonus]
14. Fighting for Peace [Bonus]
posted by Lizardson at 9:21 PM
9 Comments:
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I cannot wait to listen to this- another gem in your pile of treasures...
I also have to say, as a 'green-horne' user, your Artist Index is extremely well-organized and helpful. Thank-you for making this a pleasurable experience.
You may be interested that Colin Hare has just recorded a brand new E.P due for release very shortly! Check out www.myspace.com/colinharemusic for more info!
What incredible albums you have provided everyone. Thank you. Would it be possible to reupload this?
arigatou!
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Thanks for this, was looking for the spanish reissue, never seen this particular version!
Would you be able to re-up this? Ahh i'm dying to hear this!
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