The only reference I had to Terry was his contribution to "Days Of Thunder" soundtrack.
But this english gentleman began his career in the late 60's, and has been erratic.
Due to the movie & soundtrack success, Reid won a contract to launch this album 12 years after his last LP.
Opens with a beautiful mid-tempo AOR ballad, followed by the best album track, a very good AOR which seems recorded in 1986, sounds like the best Tony Carey.
Then an acoustic ballad, composed and produced by Gerard McMann, 4th track is a Waterboys cover, very well done, faithful to the original but with a special touch.
Here are some rockers, alternating with nice ballads.
Another highlight is the closing song: 'The Driver', which is none other than the original version (written by Terry) of 'Last Note Of Freedom' performed by David Coverdale to Days Of Thunder OST. Lyrics were changed (and title song) to conform what happens in the movie script.
Reid has a raspy voice, yet very melodic and ethereal.
Almost entirely masterfully produced by Trevor Horn.
Out Of Print.
Recommended.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
TERRY REID - The Driver (1991)
Posted by Camelblue at 11:39 PM
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Gotta hear this for the Waterboys cover,thanx alot mate
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if this is THE Terry Reid from the 60's, he was the guy who was supposed to sing for Led Zeppelin before Robert Plant
Yeap, same person.
Not his only mistake, Yardbirds' lead vocal position was offered too before their american tour (successful btw).
Wrong choices...
This isn't actually ouit of print. Terry is selling it at his shows in the UK at least
Think about zillion people whom can't get around to UK... NOT available in stores.
Thank you for reporting that Terry is still active.
My dear friend , the late Keith Webb, was drummer for Terry in his halcyon days in the 60's and features in the cult movie Groupies. Terry was always a "nearly man" - but this is a great addition to any collection. You might want to check out Keith's prog rock project after Terry -Paladin.
Cheers for this great download!
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