Superb arrangements throughout.Ī reworking of the song that was included on Dave’s previous album CALL. If people can find time to listen to Dave’s lyrics it will give a lot of food for thought. The message, as on all tracks is an equally compelling one. A nice and easy intro flows smoothly into Dave’s vocals. Dave’s vocals have never sounded better than on this track. Very commercial sounding track with many shades and aspects of an ‘Earthrise’ song. On a personal level, I consider this is the best track from a purely listening point of view. Powerful and compelling.Įlephants stampeding on the intro! Followed by upbeat drum sound, leading into a much slower and easy going tune where Dave’s voice sounds at times Lennon’ish and washes beautifully over you before grabbing you and not letting your emotions loose. The chorus line “Lord you are my everything, everything I need, you gave me a song to sing and a love for all eternity”. “The lord is greater that anything” which is a strong message. An uptempo and endearing track with an optimistic message, and a bouncy feelgood factor for everyone. The first few chords have shades of ‘Ballroom Dancing’ by Paul McCartney, but quickly fades away. Music and lyrics gel in a perfect harmony, the message once more builds into an overwhelming Christian anthem which is difficult to ignore. One of the best tracks on the album, and another track which is beautiful in it’s simplicity (not easy to achieve). Some of the lyrics are so compelling “If you call on Him just admit the state you are in, the promise is clear, it’s written in here, he wants you to know he will never let go.” Notwithstanding the title, Dave’s voice occasionally sounds like Del Shannon here at times. Leads into some great harmonies between the two which are very Beatle’ish at times whilst still portraying the Christian message. “God is in his heaven, you are on the earth”. Mandy joins forces with Dave on this track. Would be great to hear this tune on a film sound track. With a few plays you simply can’t get the tune out of your head. This instrumental is enchantingly very simple, and is no less effective for that. I know you can hear me where I am”.Ī nice and easy piano intro merges into an orchestral keyboard, which sounds like a Mark Knopler song waiting for the great man’s guitar to break through. The message from the song is simple “When You Hear Me Call, won’t you smile on me once more. Starting with a beautiful lush lyric followed by a beautiful yet simple chord with Dave’s voice marrying things together. This humble and beautiful track is a perfect opening for this fine album and sets the general tone. Dave’s lyrics are an inspiration for us all, and if only we could all take time out to listen to the message conveyed here, maybe the world would be a more tolerant and peaceful planet. LONG WAY HOME is a Christian album, and whilst this type of music may not be everyone’s cup of tea, make no mistake, this album is jam packed with superb songs which are finely crafted by this underrated songsmith. Those fans who have been eagerly awaiting Dave’s new release, which follows the excellent CALL album in 1997 will not be disappointed. Roy Wood Interview - BBC Radio 2, 5th December 1997 Phil Bates - 'Sound On Sound' Magazine, May 1997 Jeff Lynne Interview - 'Daily Express' 1976ĮLO Article - 'Melody Maker' Magazine 1977 Jeff Lynne Interview - 'Melody Maker' Magazine 1975 Roy Wood's letter - 'Melody Maker' Magazine 1974
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