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News Archive, April 2003


7th April
New single 'Run For Me' released 28/4/03 on CD on Setanta (setcd124).

A song about the generational passing of the baton from father to son. Written by Hawley, Produced & Mixed by Hawley & Colin Elliot. Additional mix & production by Kevin Bacon & Johnathan Quarmby for Manna Productions (with whom Richard has worked on Finlay Quaye's albums and more recently on a track by Reno with vocals from the legendary Nancy Sinatra)). (Taken from the album 'Lowedges' on Setanta Records SETCD110)

The single also features two other recordings. 'Troublesome Water' : Written by Rippetoe.  Originally recorded by Howard Seratt about whom there is very little known. The facts are that he recorded one single for Sun record's sometime in the early fifties called "Troublesome Waters". Sam Phillips didn't see any point in recording more because gospel of any kind (this being very gentle sort of rural white mountain gospel) didn't sell so Howard dropped out of sight very quickly.

Hawley's Dad bought an obscure compilation in the 60's that had all kinds of weird and wonderful stuff on it, and in amongst this was this beautiful jewel of a song. He grew up hearing his parents sing it and learned it from being very young, although he's not religious in any way, the song has a deep spiritual side that anyone with or without a faith can relate to and he thought that now was as good a time as any to share it with anyone who'd care to listen. (exclusive to this single)

Track 3 is 'Aran Loop', A big Hawley penned hawaian lap steel instrumental. (exclusive to this single).

Listen to an audio clip by going to the Discography section, or click here.

Audio clips of all the tracks from the new album will be available later this week. Please note you will need Real Player to be able to listen to them. To download the free Real Player click here.

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++LIVE RADIO DATES++
Look out for some radio appearances in the coming days too. Richard will be appearing on BBC6 and BBC2 on Monday 14th playing an acoustic performance and interview. On the 15th he will be appearing on XFM and even takes over the station for a short while as DJ. Finally he will also be on London Live. Full details in Live Dates Radio and TV

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++RESCHEDULED LIVE DATES++
Due to touring commitments in Germany only the Sheffield & London headline shows from the postponed UK tour have been re-scheduled (Jane Weaver still supports on both dates). Full details in Live Dates

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And finally, you can now view some of the top notch reviews for Richards lastest album 'Lowedges' in the Press Centre.