Halcyon Days (2004) (Feat. Sting, Elton John,)

Artist: Bruce Hornsby
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Product Summary
Label: Cbs/epic/wtg Records
UPC: 00827969265222
Release Date: 8/17/2004
Buy.com Sku: 61702476
Item#: MGMNVW
Format:  CD

Song Listing

Disc 1
Song TitleSample
1. Gonna Be Some Changes Made ~ Bruce Hornsby
2. Candy Mountain Run ~ Bruce Hornsby
3. Dreamland ~ Bruce Hornsby
4. Circus On The Moon ~ Bruce Hornsby
5. Halcyon Days ~ Bruce Hornsby
6. What The Hell Happened ~ Bruce Hornsby
7. Hooray For Tom ~ Bruce Hornsby
8. Heir Gordon ~ Bruce Hornsby
9. Mirror On The Wall ~ Bruce Hornsby
10. Song F ~ Bruce Hornsby
11. Lost In The Snow ~ Bruce Hornsby



Bruce Hornsby's first Columbia Records release, Halcyon Days, features Sting on a duet with Bruce on the lead track, "Gonna Be Some Changes Made" as well as on the title track. Elton John does the honors on "Dreamland". Eric Clapton plays on three tracks and contributes vocals on "Candy Mountain Run." Additional guests include R.S. Hornsby and the Hornsby band is in full force - J.V. Collier, Sonny Emory, Bobby Read, Doug Derryberry, and John "JT" Thomas.
 
Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
Personnel include: Bruce Hornsby (vocals, keyboards); Eric Clapton (vocals, guitar); Elton John, Lloyd Jones, Sting (vocals); Doug Derryberry, R.S. Hornsby, Wayne Pooley (guitar); Bobby Read (clarinet); J.V. Collier (bass guitar); Sonny Emory (drums); Bonnie Bonaparte (percussion); Woody Green, Ralph Payne, Donnie Struckey (background vocals); John "J.T." Thomas, Peter Harris.
For his Columbia Records debut, HALCYON DAYS, Bruce Hornsby turned to his role as family man for inspiration. Written for one of Hornsby's sons struggling with self-esteem issues, "Dreamland" features the composer alternating solo verses with Elton John before the duo joins with gospel singer Lloyd Jones on this soothing lullaby. The gently pulsing, Bonnie Raitt-like title cut features Eric Clapton's warm guitar phrasing and Sting's burnished harmony vocals.
Hornsby's spry skill on the keys continues to delight, as he struts his range on notable numbers, from the stride-piano nuances sprinkled throughout "What the Hell Happened" and the New Orleans-flavored "Heir Gordon" to the sparse yet string-laden solo instrumental "Song F." Best of all is the opening cut, "Gonna Be Some Changes Made," a snappy number bubbling over with chugging rhythms, drizzled piano notes, and crisp Clapton riffs. Almost two decades into his recording career, Bruce Hornsby here solidifies his status as one of pop's premier piano-playing singer/songwriters.

Producer: Wayne Pooley; Bruce Hornsby

Musical Guests
Eric Clapton
Elton John
Sting

 
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Technical Info
Release Date : 08/17/2004
Original Release Date : 2004
Catalog ID : 92652
Label : Columbia (USA)
Number of Discs : 1
Studio/Live : Studio
Mono/Stereo : Stereo
SPAR Code : n/a
UPC : 00827969265222

 
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (p.143)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "HALCYON DAYS is a winning balance of his tuneful and adventurous sides."

Uncut (p.110)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "HALCYON DAYS finds Eric Clapton, Elton John an Sting helping out on an elegant collection of jazz-blues, emotive ballads and adult-rock."

Down Beat (p.80)
- 3 1/2 stars out of 5 - "[H]is keen ear for a good tune has turned him into a solo star of some standing..."

Mojo (Publisher)
(p.116)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "Every song is a leisured exploration..."

 
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