John Tams‘ debut Topic album, Unity is a collection of great beauty and emotional depth. Collaboration has always been central to his work and although a solo record, this release is no exception. Keith Angel, Andy Seward and Barry Coope, (of Coope, Boyes and Simpson) were joined by former Albion Band comrade Graeme Taylor and Alan Dunn from the Bob Geldof Band. The legendary Linda Thompson also makes a rare appearance, on an album that may yet prove to be the pinnacle of this anthemic and commanding style of folk music.
“(Unity is) one of the very finest records of the last century. A timeless expression of stories, people and deep emotion…songs of rare quality performed exquisitely.” – fRoots
Awarded the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Album & Best Song Harry Stone
1 Whole New Vision
2 American Dream (Girl In Texas)
3 From Where I Lie / Sheepcounting
4 Unity
5 Spanish Bride
6 Somewhere The Sun Is Shining / Hold Back The Tide
7 Winds Of Change (Yalta Beach – Bonfire Night 1992)
8 Harry Stone (Hearts Of Coal)
9 Who Will Blow The Candle Out Tonight?
John Tams electric guitar, vocal
with
Graeme Taylor lead guitar
Barry Coope keyboards, vocal
Andy Seward electric bass
Alan Dunn accordion, keyboards, whistle
Keith Angel drums
Linda Thompson vocal
