Harvey Andrews " Writer of Songs" 1972 UK <br /> <br />“The songs are completely free from the dross that drags down a goodly number of our singer/songwriter albums… this record is uncluttered, the product of an uncluttered mind, one that has cast out cant and any suggestion of affectation, the mind of Harvey Andrews, a very important writer of songs.” <br />New Musical Express <br /> <br />“This is an outstanding record which does justice to Harvey’s varied and formidable talent. It should be welcomed with open arms.” <br />Folk Review magazine <br /> <br />“To many who will undoubtedly buy his new Cube album for its brilliantly contemporary feel, it will come as something of a suprise. The title says it all, simply, uncomplicatedly: a writer of songs. A damn good one” <br />Melody Maker – Album of the month <br /> <br />“An outstanding collection.” <br />Record Mirror <br /> <br />“An offering with more facets than Jacobean glassware.” <br />Manchester Evening News <br /> <br />“A fistful of wise intelligent songs.” <br />Radio Times <br /> <br />“His voice is amazingly adaptable and his lyrics make most others seem ignorant and ill-considered. Above all though, Andrews’ music is real, gimmick free, and tasteful; rare qualities these days.” <br />Time Out <br /> <br />“For my money, clear and away the best record of 1972 has been Harvey Andrews’ ‘Writer of Songs’. Since he joined Cube records he has emerged as a writer of national status. He is now beginning to get airtime, and his album is superbly produced and performed.“To him also goes my award for the song of the year; his stark, moving, haunting – no, unforgettable – song ‘Soldier.’ If you haven’t bought his record and you care at all about British songs, go get it and find out what it’s all about.” <br />‘Sounds’ Review of the year. <br /> <br />Musicians <br />Harvey Andrews, vocals, acoustic guitar <br />Ralph McTell, acoustic guitar <br />Les Thatcher, acoustic guitar <br />Bob Falloon, acoustic guitar <br />Paul Keogh, electric guitar <br />Danny Thompson, string bass <br />Dave Pegg, bass guitar <br />Roy Babbington, bass guitar <br />Ted Taylor, keyboards <br />Rick Wakeman, piano <br />Alfie Rees, euphonium <br />Cozy Powell, drums <br />Dave Mattacks, drums <br />Stan Gorman, drums
