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Free Ride (Expanded)

Free Ride (Expanded)

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This is the first reissue of Marshall Hain's 1978 album, "Free Ride". · This 12 track collection features the 10 tracks of the original album plus 2 bonus tracks. · The album was originally released in 1978 and is available on CD for the first time. · This collection features the album versions of the band's two hit singles, `Dancing In The City' #3 and `Coming Home' #39. · The bonus tracks are the 12" mix versions of the 1987 re-working of their timeless classic `Dancing In The City - Summer City '87'. · The CD booklet will include comprehensive sleeve notes and a full UK singles discography. · Julian Marshall (keyboardist) and Kit Hain (vocalist and bass player) met whilst at the innovative boarding school, Dartington Hall. They signed to Harvest Records, a label created by EMI Records and their first single `Dancing In The City' was an international hit, peaking at #3 in the UK whilst topping the charts in Australia and South Africa. The follow up `Coming Home' was also a hit and prompted the release of their debut album "Free Ride". The band decided to go their separate ways in 1979, with Kit Hain releasing 2 albums before becoming a successful songwriter for other artists with Cher, Fleetwood Mac and Cyndi Lauper amongst others covering her songs. · Julian Marshall became a member of Flying Lizards who enjoyed a top 10 hit in 1979 with `Money (That's What I Want)' and then was one half of the duo Eye To Eye who enjoyed minor chart success in the U.S.
Product details
Release Date:
2011-03-11
Publication Date:
2011-03-11
Publisher:
Cherry Red (Rough Trade)
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
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