I have been after this single for some time now, seen it a
couple of times on EBay and both times it went for over $80 so when I saw it
the other day for a “Buy Now” for $10 I jump on it right away. You don’t see
many records you’ve been after for years for a buy it now. You’ll find Dawns’ first single "Bouzouki”
at post # 80. I must say I didn’t even know that Dawn released a 2nd
single until I was asked about it a few years back and there is nothing at all
in any of my books about her first single or this one. I think it’s a pity
because the first time I heard “Bouzouki” I thought she had a sensational voice
and a bigger pity she only release the two singles. I did contact Dawns’ son
Michael and he asked her about this single and this is what he told him…… “Apparently
Ron Tudor owner and producer of fable records requested mum release another
song! He chose that number “Hand By Hand” recorded in 1973. It didn't get the
promotion it deserved at the time. Unfortunately that’s all I have, that was the
last song mum recorded! She continued to do the club circuit and cruise liners
around the pacific! Continued singing on television until around 94 then worked
with a 5 piece jazz band until 4 years ago. These days at 74 mum still sings
once a month or so”
Here to download is that single “Hand By Hand (Side By
Side)” b/w” Don’t Look Away” (FB-097). The single was produced by Geoff Hales.
A big thanks to Dawn and Michael for the info on this single, I really
appreciate your help.
2 comments:
I first heard this on a compilation called ChartToppers released early 70s. Fantastic vocal. She entertained the troops in Vietnam during the 60s
Another reup please, hope I'm not annoying you.
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