STEPHEN JAMESON DNLS 3044 (-73) UK

  

A man with many faces. Part of vocal duo The Truth as "Steve Gold" mid sixties, member of northern soul band The Javells as "Nosmo King" in the seventies and today doing stand-up comedy as "Sol Bernstein". This however was the the only album released under his own name. Recorded at George Martin's Air Studios in London. Self-produced with songs co-written by him and Marshall Doctors with string arrangements by Gerry Butler. Style sometimes reminding of early Elton John and sometimes of Gilbert O'Sullivan. He's not copying, but the well written songs, with a blend of slow and up-tempo, the vocals and pleasant string arrangements conveyed by top audio do create some of the same atmosphere. This is very good listening all through, not challenging in any way, but sweet and soothing enough. Playlist below. To my knowledge this UK vinyl was the only issue. It came with label as shown here in matt fold/out cover with lyrics and credits inside.  (DÖNL*)