The first-ever issue of 'Rainshine', the semi-mythical third and final LP from post-Picadilly Line outfit Edwards Hand, recorded in early 1971 with legendary producer George Martin at the helm.
Despite persistent collector-world rumours of a withdrawn or promo-only pressing on the Regal Zonophone label, the album failed to gain any kind of release - until now, that is.
As can finally be heard, 'Rainshine' turns out to be a lost early '70s soft rock/baroque pop classic, with a clutch of wonderful songs ably supported by sumptuous vocal harmonies, sympathetic musicianship and some exquisite baroque pop arrangements from George Martin.
Taken from the original master tapes, this long-overdue release features a beautiful 12-page booklet with lots of previously unpublished photos as well as the full story behind the LP.
Tracklist
1 Pacific Coast Highway 3:58
2 Going Down 4:16
3 Let It Shine On Me 5:23
4 If You Were Here 3:05
5 Race Against The Sun 4:34
6 New York City Rain 3:33
7 Lullaby 2:55
8 Real Slow 3:11
9 Beam Me Aboard 5:55
10 Smile LA, You're The Centre Of The World 3:46
11 Just Friends (Episodes, Being The 2nd Part) 4:35
12 It's My Time 5:26
13 Slippin' 'n' Slidin' 2:30
14 They're Only Gonna Take My Life 3:37
15 I Love You 2:40
16 Early Days 2:43
17 Turn Round Love 3:56
18 Goodbye Gypsy Flyer 3:17
19 Hard Road 2:12
20 Sail Away 3:09
21 All Long Gone 3:53
22 Introduction 0:46