One House Left Standing Explained

One House Left Standing
Type:studio
Artist:Claire Hamill
Cover:One House Left Standing.jpg
Released:1972
Recorded:Autumn 1971
Studio:Island Studios, London
Genre:Folk-rock
Label:Island
Producer:Chris Blackwell, John McCoy
Next Title:October
Next Year:1973

One House Left Standing is the first album by English singer-songwriter Claire Hamill, released in 1972. She was just 17 when she recorded it.

The album cover depicts Claire Hamill sitting on an old railway wheel in front of the Tees Transporter Bridge. The photograph was taken by Brian Cooke on the north side of the River Tees and was one of a series of photos featuring the bridge in the background.[1]

Track listing

All songs written by Claire Hamill and Mike Coles, except where noted.

  1. "Baseball Blues" (Claire Hamill) – 4:30
  2. "Man Who Cannot See Tomorrow's Sunshine" – 2:40
  3. "Consummation" – 2:15
  4. "River Song" – 4:30
  5. "Where Are Your Smiles At" – 2:20
  6. "When I Was a Child" (Hamill) – 2:11
  7. "Urge for Going" (Joni Mitchell) – 6:45
  8. "Flowers for Grandma" – 1:35
  9. "Phoenix" – 2:40
  10. "Smile Your Blues Away" (Hamill) – 2:15

Personnel

Technical

Reception

The Allmusic review by Jo-Ann Greene awarded the album 4 stars and states "The entire set is carefully crafted, deftly arranged, and beautifully played, while Hamill shines throughout. The only complaint one can make is that she tries too much.".

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Allan, Dave . 2011 . The Transporter 100 Years of the Tees Transporter Bridge . Middlesbrough Council . 172–173 . 978-0860830894 .

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