EDWARDS HAND -RAINSHINE (1971 baroque pop post-Picadilly) CD

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Despite persistent collector-world rumours of a withdrawn or promo-only pressing on the Regal Zonophone label, the album failed to gain any kind of release - until now, that is.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from the original master tapes, this long-overdue release features a beautiful 12-page booklet with lots of previously unpublished photos as well as the full story behind the LP.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