Myles Goodwyn (album)
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Myles Goodwyn is a 1988, self-titled
solo album
by Myles Goodwyn
, the lead singer/songwriter
, guitarist
, pianist
, and founding member of the Canadian rock
group
April Wine
. Two alternate versions of this album exist, with a reissue
having been released with different album cover art
from that of the original. Other notable differences found on the reissued version, include a new song "My Girl", and the omission of the song "Sonya", which had appeared on the original release. Track listings appear in a slightly different order on the reissued version as well.
Singles from this album include "My Girl", and "Do You Know What I Mean" (with background vocals
provided by Lee Aaron
).
Eponym
An eponym is the name of a person or thing, whether real or fictitious, after which a particular place, tribe, era, discovery, or other item is named or thought to be named...
solo album
Solo album
A solo album, in popular music, is an album headlined by a current or former member of a band. A solo album may feature simply one person performing all instruments, but typically features the work of other collaborators; rather, it may be made with different collaborators than the artist is...
by Myles Goodwyn
Myles Goodwyn
Myles Goodwyn is a record producer, guitarist, lead vocalist, main songwriter, founding member of the veteran Canadian hard rock band April Wine and father of the electronic artist Aaron Goodwyn...
, the lead singer/songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, and founding member of the Canadian rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
group
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
April Wine
April Wine
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. According to the band, they chose the name 'April Wine' simply because members thought the two words sounded good together...
. Two alternate versions of this album exist, with a reissue
Reissue
A reissue is the repeated issue of a published work. In common usage, it refers to an album which has been released at least once before and is released again, sometimes with alterations or additions....
having been released with different album cover art
Album cover
An album cover is the front of the packaging of a commercially released audio recording product, or album. The term can refer to either the printed cardboard covers typically used to package sets of 10" and 12" 78 rpm records, single and sets of 12" LPs, sets of 45 rpm records , or the front-facing...
from that of the original. Other notable differences found on the reissued version, include a new song "My Girl", and the omission of the song "Sonya", which had appeared on the original release. Track listings appear in a slightly different order on the reissued version as well.
Singles from this album include "My Girl", and "Do You Know What I Mean" (with background vocals
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
provided by Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron , is a Canadian rock and jazz singer. She had several hits in the 1980s and early 1990s such as "Metal Queen", "Whatcha Do to My Body", and "Sex with Love".- Background :...
).
Original release
- "Veil of Tears" – 4:23
- "Do You Know What I Mean" (Michaels) – 3:45
- "Caviar" – 4:34
- "Sonya" (Paris, Svajian) – 5:10
- "Head On" (Goodwyn, Downing) – 4:58
- "Face the Storm" – 4:24
- "Frank Sinatra Can't Sing" (Goodwyn, Quinn) – 4:01
- "Givin' it up for Your Love" – 4:39
- "Are You Still Loving Me" – 4:10
- "Mama Won't Say (It's Good)" (Goodwyn, Quinn) – 4:42
Reissued release
- "Veil of Tears"
- "Do You Know What I Mean" (Michaels)
- "Caviar"
- "My Girl"
- "Head On" (Goodwyn, Downing)
- "Face the Storm"
- "Frank Sinatra Can't Sing" (Goodwyn, Quinn)
- "Are You Still Loving Me"
- "Givin' it up for Your Love"
- "Mama Won't Say (It's Good)" (Goodwyn, Quinn)
Personnel
- Myles GoodwynMyles GoodwynMyles Goodwyn is a record producer, guitarist, lead vocalist, main songwriter, founding member of the veteran Canadian hard rock band April Wine and father of the electronic artist Aaron Goodwyn...
– vocals, guitarsElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Jon CarinJon CarinJon Carin is a producer, artist and musician best known for his association with Pink Floyd, and more specifically its guitarist David Gilmour and former member Roger Waters over the last twenty five years. In the early eighties, he gained fame as the front-man for the band Industry...
– keyboards & synthSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock... - Gerry Cohen – keyboards & synth programming
- David Shaw – keyboards & synth programming
- Dave Rosenthal – keyboards & synth programming
- Kitten & The Cat – keyboards & synth programming
- Rob Rizzo – keyboards & synth programming
- Lance Quinn – guitars, producer, keyboards & synth programming
- Joe (Snake) Henchcliff – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s - Doug Gordon – guitars
- Jay Davidson – saxophoneSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
- Rick Valente – harmonicaHarmonicaThe harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
- Andy NewmarkAndy NewmarkAndrew "Andy" Newmark is an American musician, best known as a popular session drummer, and for playing with the funk band Sly & the Family Stone from 1972 to 1973....
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(on Caviar) - Lee AaronLee AaronLee Aaron , is a Canadian rock and jazz singer. She had several hits in the 1980s and early 1990s such as "Metal Queen", "Whatcha Do to My Body", and "Sex with Love".- Background :...
– background vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists... - Ritchie Rubini – background vocals
- Rudy Rubini – background vocals
- Carol Brooks – background vocals
- Jeannie Brooks – background vocals