Paul Weller

Artist:  Paul Weller
Birth Name:  John William Weller, Jr.
Born:  May 25, 1958.  Woking Surrey, England
Genre:  Punk Rock, New Wave, Mod Revival, Blue -Eyed Soul, Adult Alternative Pop, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Paul Weller is an English Singer and Songwriter, well known as the leader of The Jam as the most popular British band of the Punk Era.  He had further success with the Blue-Eyed Soul Music of The Style Council (1983-89), before establishing himself as a Solo Artist in 1991.

 

Title:  66 (Limited Edition Amazon Exclusive Red Vinyl) (2024)

Genre:  Punk Rock, New Wave, Mod Revival, Blue -Eyed Soul, Adult Alternative Pop, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock

Label:  Polydor Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Ship Of Fools (2:58)

 2.  Flying Fish (4:41)

 3.  Jumble Queen (2:34)

 4.  Nothing (4:16)

 5.  My Best Friend's Coat (2:46)

 6.  Rise Up Singing (3:02)

Side B:

 1.  I Woke Up (3:24)

 2.  A Glimpse Of You (3:33)

 3.  Sleepy Hollow (3:21)

 4.  In Full Flight (3:58)

 5.  Soul Wandering (3:19)

 6.  Burn Out (3:58)

Personnel:

Paul Weller:  Lead Vocals on All Tracks, Background Vocals on Tracks:  A1-4, 6, B1-6, Electric Guitar on Tracks:  A1-4, 6, B5, Bass on Tracks:  A1, 3, 4, 6, B1, 3, 4, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  A1, 3, B1, 3, 5, 6, Piano on Tracks:  A1, 3, 5, B6, Mellotrol on Tracks:  A2-4, 6, B5, Percussion, Rhodes, Synthesizer on Track A4, Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer Electric Piano on Track B5, Celesta, Slide Guitar on Track B6

Ben Gordeller:  Drums on All Tracks, Percussion on Tracks:  A2-4

Jacko Peake:  Flute on Tracks:  A1, B3, Saxophone on Track A1, Tenor Saxophone on Tracks:  A3, B3, 6, Baritone Saxophone on Tracks:  A3, B3

StevePilgrim:  Acoustic Guitar on Track A1, Background Vocals on Track B3

Max Beesley:  Vibraphone on Tracks:  A1, B3

Le SuperHomard:  Synthesizer on Tracks:  A2, 5, B2, Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals, Bass, Piano, Tambourine, Vibraphone on Tracks:  A5, B32, Celesta, Hammond Organ, Harpschord, Keyboards, Organ on Track A5, Mellotron, Percussion, Stylophone on Track B2

Josh McClorey:  Bass on Track A2, Electric Guitar on Track B5

Charles Rees:  Drum Programming, Synthesizer on Track A2

Dave Boraston:  Trumpet on Tracks:  A3, 6, Piccolo Trumpet on Track A3, Flugelhorn on Tracks:  A4, B5

Steve Trigg:  Trumpet on Tracks:  A3, 6, Flugelhorn on Tracks:  A4, B5

Tom Heel:  Background Vocals on Tracks:  A3, B3, 6, Electric Guitar on Track A3, Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals, on Track A4, Wurlitzer Electric Piano on Track B4, Hammond Organ on Track B6

Louise Marshall:  Background Vocals on Tracks:  A3, B5

Sumudu Jayatilaka:  Background Vocals on Tracks:  A3, B5

Andy Gilliams:  Trombone on Track A3

Steve Brown:  Moog Bass on Track A4

Britten Sinlonia:  Orchestra on Tracks:  A5, 6, B1, 2, 6

Steve Cradock:  Electric Guitar on Tracks:  A6, B3-5, Acoustic Guitar on Track A6

Dr. Robert:  Background Vocals on Track A6

Leah Weller:  Background Vocals on Track A6

Paul Speare:  Background Vocals on Track A6

Marco Rees:  Electric Guitar on Track A6

Anthony Gaylard:  Tenor Saxophone on Track A6

Steve Brookes:  Acoustic Guitar on Track B1

Richard Hawley:  Lap Steel Guitar on Track B1

Jake Fletcher:  Background Vocals on Track B3, Bass on Track B5

Tom Doyle:  Drum Programming, Electric Guitar, Glockenspiel, Hammond Organ, Saxophone, Strings, Synthesizer, Wurlitzer Electric Piano on Track B4

Say She She:  Background Vocals on Track b

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Erland Cooper:  Background Vocals on Track B6

Andy Crofts:  Bass on Track B6

66 is the seventeenth solo studio album by Paul Weller, released on May 24, 2024 by Polydor Records.  The Title is a reference to his 66th Birthday.  Limited Edition Amazon Exclusive Red Vinyl 180 Gram.

Simon Fowler & Oscar Harrison

 

Artist:  Simon Fowler & Oscar Harrison

Origin:  England

Genre:  Rock, Mod Revival, Folk, Britpop, Pop Rock

Original line-up:

Simon Fowler:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica

Oscar Harrison:  Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Bass, Drums

Simon Fowler & Oscar Harrison are an English Rock Duo, consist of Simon Fowler (Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica From Ocean Colour Scene) and Oscar Harrison (Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Vocals from Ocean Colour Scene).  They are one of those few great live bands whose recordings live sound better than their studio recordings.

Title:  Simon Fowler & Oscar Harrison:  Live On The Riverboat (Limited Edition) (2022)

Genre:  Rock, Mod Revival, Folk, Britpop, Pop Rock

Label:  Demon Music/Edsel

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  So Low (4:03)

 2.  Foxy's Folk Faced (2:06)

 3.  Lining Your Pockets (3:55)

 4.  Travellers Tune (3:32)

 5.  Mariner's Way (3:37)

 6.  Second Hand Car (3:04)

 7.  Mrs. Jones (2:48)

 8.  Stay Alive With You (3:04)

 9.  The Clock Struck 15 Hours Ago (3:43)

10. It's My Shadow (4:23)

11. Profit In Peace (3:24)

12. Soul Driver (2:24)

13. North Atlantic Drift (2:45)

14. Better Day (3:53)

15. One For The Road (3:56)

16. The Day We Caught The Train (4:24)

17. Robin Hood (3:32)

18. The Circle (3:30)

Bonus Tracks:

19.  Argyle Street (3:14)

20. The Fortress (1:46)

Personnel:

Tracks:  1-18

Simon Fowler:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Oscar Harrison:  Piano, Bass, Drums, Vocals

Tracks:  19-20

Simon Fowler:  Vocals

Oscar Harrison:  Piano

Ray Meade:  Acoustic Guitar, Bass

Simon Fowler & Oscar Harrison:  Live On The Riverboat, since 2002, Simon Fowler & Oscar Harrison, recorded a live gig afloat on the River Clyde, Glasgow, with Oscar on Drums, and Piano, and Simon on Guitar, Vocals, and Harmonica, the two deliver a stunning performance for the rapturous Renfrew Ferry Crowd, remastered and release on April 22, 2022 by Demon Music/Edsel, with new artwork.  Limited Edition with two extra bonus tracks.

Paul Weller

 

Artist:  Paul Weller
Birth Name:  John William Weller, Jr.
Born:  May 25, 1958.  Woking Surrey, England
Genre:  Punk Rock, New Wave, Mod Revival, Blue -Eyed Soul, Adult Alternative Pop, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Paul Weller is an English Singer and Songwriter, well known as the leader of The Jam as the most popular British band of the Punk Era.  He had further success with the Blue-Eyed Soul Music of The Style Council (1983-89), before establishing himself as a Solo Artist in 1991.

Title:  An Orchestrated Songbook(2021)

Genre:  Punk Rock, New Wave, Mod Revival, Blue -Eyed Soul, Adult Alternative Pop, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock

Label:  Polydor Records

Rating:   *****

Format:   CD

Tracks:

 1.  Andromeda (3:09)

 2.  English Rose (3:34)

 3.  My Ever Changing Moods (4:59)

 4.  On Sunset (6:28)

 5.  Carnation (3:41)

 6.  Glad Times (4:23)

 7.  Broken Stones (feat.James Morrison) (3:40)

 8.  Gravity (2:41)

 9.  It's Very Deep Sea (4:17)

10.  Bowie (4:46)

11.  Equanimity (4:17)

12. You're The Best Thing (feat. Boy George) (5:34)

13. Still Glides The Stream (3:55)

14. Movin' On (4:45)

15.Wild Wood (feat. Celeste) (4:33)

16. Rockets (4:14)

17. You Do Something To Me (3:52)

18 . White Horses (5:59)

Personnel:

Paul Weller:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano

Jules Buckley:  Arranging

BBC Symphony Orchestra:

Stephen Bryant:  Leader

Vula Malinga, Ladonna Young, Paddy Linton:   Backing Vocals

Special Guests:

James Morrison:  Vocals on Track 7

Boy George:  Vocals on Track 12

Celeste:  Vocals on Track 15

An Orchestrated Songbook a live album by Paul Weller with Jules Buckley & The BBC Symphony Orchestra, released on December 10, 2021 by Polydor Records, featuring James Morrison, Boy George, Celeste.

The Spitfires

Artist:  The Spitfires
Origin:  Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Genre:  Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk, Mod Revival, New Wave, Garage Rock

Original line-up:

Billy Sullivan:  Vocals, Guitar
Sam Long:  Bass
Matt Johnson:  Drums
Chris Chanell:  Keyboards

 The Spitfires are an English Punk Rock Band from Watford, Hertfordshire, formed in 2012 by Billy Sullivan (Vocals, Guitar), Sam Long (Bass), Matt Johnson (Drums), and Chris Chanell (Keyboards).  The band's influenced artists from The Who, The Jam and The Small Faces.

Title:   Year Zero  (2018)
Genre:  Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk, Mod Revival, New Wave, Garage Rock
Label:  Hatch Records
Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Remains The Same  (3:04)
 2.  Front Line  (3:36)
 3.  Over And Over Again  (3:12)
 4.  Something Worth Fighting For  (3:58)
 5.  By My Side  (5:36)
 6.  Move On  (3:11)
 7.  Sick Of Hanging Around  (3:24)
 8.  The New Age  (3:43)
 9.  Year Zero  (2:27)
10. Dreamland  (5:37)

Format:   LP

Side A:

 1.  Remains The Same  (3:04)
 2.  Front Line  (3:36)
 3.  Over And Over Again  (3:12)
 4.  Something Worth Fighting For  (3:58)
 5.  By My Side  (5:36)

Side B:

 1.  Move On  (3:11)
 2.  Sick Of Hanging Around  (3:24)
 3.  The New Age  (3:43)
 4.  Year Zero  (2:27)
 5.  Dreamland  (5:37)

Personnel:

Billy Sullivan:  Vocals, Guitar
Sam Long:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Matt Johnson:  Drums
George Moorhouse:  Keyboards

Year Zero is the third studio album by The Spitfires, was released on July 27, 2018 by Hatch Records.  Excellent and Amazing Album!.

Paul Weller

Artist:  Paul Weller
Birth Name:  John William Weller, Jr.
Born:  May 25, 1958.  Woking Surrey, England
Genre:  Punk Rock, New Wave, Mod Revival, Blue -Eyed Soul, Adult Alternative Pop, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Paul Weller is an English Singer and Songwriter, well known as the leader of The Jam as the most popular British band of the Punk Era.  He had further success with the Blue-Eyed Soul Music of The Style Council (1983-89), before establishing himself as a Solo Artist in 1991.

Artist:  Paul Weller Band & Orchestra
Title:  Other Aspects, Live At The Royal Festival Hall (B0x Set 2 CD & DVD)  (2019)
Genre:  Punk Rock, New Wave, Mod Revival, Blue -Eyed Soul, Adult Alternative Pop, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock
Label:  Solid Bond Productions/Parlophone Records
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

Disc 1:  CD:

 1.  One Bright Star  (4:15)
 2.  Glide  (2:27)
 3.  The Soul Searchers  (4:55)
 4.  Boy About Town  (2:56)
 5.  Have You Ever Had It Blue  (3:59)
 6.  What Would He Say?  (3:55)
 7.  Wild Wood  (4:07)
 8.  Country  (3:51)
 9.  Aspects  (5:07)
10. Strange Museum  (4:01)
11. Amongst Butterflies  (2:58)
12. Old Castles  (3:14)
13. Gravity  (2:56)
14. Where'er Ye Go  (2:51)

Disc 2:  CD:

 1.  A Man Of Great Promise  (2:55)
 2.  Mayfly  (3:49)
 3.  Private Hell  (5:19)
 4.  Tales From The Riverbank  (3:31)
 5.  Movin On  (4:40)
 6.  Long Long Road  (3:45)
 7.  Hopper  (3:02)
 8.  White Horses  (5:48)
 9.  Books  (4:16)
10. You Do Something To Me  (4:02)
11. May Love Travel With You   (3:21)

Disc 3:  DVD:

 1.  One Bright Star  (4:15)
 2.  Glide  (2:27)
 3.  The Soul Searchers  (4:55)
 4.  Boy About Town  (2:56)
 5.  Have You Ever Had It Blue  (3:59)
 6.  What Would He Say?  (3:55)
 7.  Wild Wood  (4:07)
 8.  Country  (3:51)
 9.  Aspects  (5:07)
10. Strange Museum  (4:01)
11. Amongst Butterflies  (2:58)
12. Old Castles  (3:14)
13. Gravity  (2:56)

14. Where'er Ye Go  (2:51)
15. A Man Of Great Promise  (2:55)
16. Mayfly  (3:49)
17. Private Hell  (5:19)
18. Tales From The Riverbank  (3:31)
19. Movin On  (4:40)
20. Long Long Road  (3:45)
21. Hopper  (3:02)
22. White Horses  (5:48)
23. Books  (4:16)
24. You Do Something To Me  (4:02)

25. May Love Travel With You   (3:21)

Personnel:

Paul Weller:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Steve Cradock:  Vocals, Guitar
Steve Pilgrim:  Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Andy Croft: Vocals, Bass
Ben Gordelier:  Drums
Tom Heel:  Vocals, Keyboards

The London Metropolitan Orchestra:

Hannah Peel:  Conductor
Phil Veacock, Jess Holder, Chris Storr, Alastair White:  Brass Section

Guest Performance:

Erland Cooper:  on Track "White Horses"
Lucy Rose, Sheema Mukherjee, Kamalbir Nandra, Tofail Ahmed:  on "Books"

Other Aspects, Live At The Royal Festival Hall is a live Box Set  by Paul Well Band & Orchestra, released on March 8, 2019 by Solid Bond Productions/Parlophone Records, recorded live at London's Royal Festival Hall on October 11 & 12, 2018.