Post 714 - Mark Holden - Dawn In Darkness

In 1974, Mark Holden entered Showcase '74, a television talent show on Network 9 where he sung original folk songs. Holden ultimately placed fifth, performing a track "Tap Dancing Down Easy Street" in the final. John Bromwell from Essex Music saw his performances and brought Holden to Sydney. Bromwell arranged an audition with Peter Dawkins a record producer with EMI Music who signed Holden.  “Dawn in Darkness” (EMA 315) was the debut studio album by Holden. The album was recorded and released in 1975. Holden said “that it sold about 2,000 copies only and was a 'big flop' adding; "It was entirely original, all the songs I wrote as a kid”.  SCRA’s Peter Martin played guitar on this LP and Alison McCallum sang backing vocals on the track “Carry Me Down”.  Other musicians were Doug Gallacher – Drums, John Bartlett – Bass, Tony Esterman – Keyboards and John Sangster and Ian Bloxam on percussion. Flac