CATHERINE HOWE/"HARRY" SF 8407 (-75) UK

 British singer/songwriter born 1950. Though award winning and with tons of positive critical acclaim through the years - among other things appointed "one of the great unrecognized voices" and "Kate Bush before her time" -  she's still sadly unknown by the large public. There's lots of more info on her in Wikipedia, go there and see  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Howe#Bibliography  . This was her second of seven studio albums up to 2015. If you're in need of snug stuff it's a gem. All cuts but two - Dylan's "To Be Alone With You" and Tom Jans "Loving Arms" - self penned. Profoundly produced and arranged by Del Newman (1930-2020), who also worked with artists as Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart, Elton John and Caryl Simon. Sitting in my listening chair I'm feeling relaxed by the songs. Doesn't matter if slow or slightly up-tempo, it's smooth and caressing and her vocals always on the spot. Orchestrated ballads are usually not my cup of tea, but here it all fits and I have to give in. A lovely album, perfect for piping down moments. Favorite tracks - "When The Sparrow Flies", "Loving Arms" and "Harry". Also issued on vinyl in US and South Africa. Japan 2018 CD on RCA (SICP 5775). Premiere UK had label as shown here in a matte cover with her name and frame embossed on front. (FÄV*)