Raindance (Clark Datchler album)
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Raindance is the debut album from English musician Clark Datchler
.
Datchler originally left the successful group Johnny Hates Jazz
in 1988 to continue his solo career after previously releasing several solo singles before the joining the group. He moved to Amsterdam and began work on his debut album.
The album featured some renowned musicians, including bass player Nathan East, drummer John "JR" Robinson and percussionist Paulinho Da Costa
. Also featured was guitarist Dave Gregory of XTC. The album saw Datchler’s first environmental song, "Raindance" – one of several to follow.
The first single from Raindance was “Crown Of Thorns”. It was released in Britain in 1990 but was not a success, only peaking at #100 for one week. This was the only appearance Datchler made in the UK chart. The Raindance album was released on Virgin Records in Japan shortly afterwards.
Some Japanese versions of the CD features the bonus track "Widow" which was b-side to "Crown of Thorns".
A selection of tracks were re-used for Datchler's following album "Fishing For Souls" as "Raindance" was only released in Japan. "Fishing For Souls" was never released until 2010 where it appeared on itunes.
Raindance Japan only
Clark Datchler
Clark Datchler is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer...
.
Datchler originally left the successful group Johnny Hates Jazz
Johnny Hates Jazz
Johnny Hates Jazz is an Anglo-American Pop/Rock band, formed in 1986 by Clark Datchler , Mike Nocito , and Calvin Hayes...
in 1988 to continue his solo career after previously releasing several solo singles before the joining the group. He moved to Amsterdam and began work on his debut album.
The album featured some renowned musicians, including bass player Nathan East, drummer John "JR" Robinson and percussionist Paulinho Da Costa
Paulinho Da Costa
Paulinho da Costa is a Brazilian percussionist born in Rio de Janeiro, considered one of the most recorded musicians of modern times. Playing over two hundred percussion instruments, he has participated in thousands of recording sessions, Grammy Award-winning albums, hit songs, soundtracks, radio...
. Also featured was guitarist Dave Gregory of XTC. The album saw Datchler’s first environmental song, "Raindance" – one of several to follow.
The first single from Raindance was “Crown Of Thorns”. It was released in Britain in 1990 but was not a success, only peaking at #100 for one week. This was the only appearance Datchler made in the UK chart. The Raindance album was released on Virgin Records in Japan shortly afterwards.
Some Japanese versions of the CD features the bonus track "Widow" which was b-side to "Crown of Thorns".
A selection of tracks were re-used for Datchler's following album "Fishing For Souls" as "Raindance" was only released in Japan. "Fishing For Souls" was never released until 2010 where it appeared on itunes.
Track listing
Singles
Crown of Thorns| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Dutch Singles Chart | 47 |
| UK Singles Chart | 100 |
Raindance Japan only
Personnel
- Producers – Clark Datchler, Humberto Gatica
- Engineers – Bob Kraushaar, Humberto Gatica, Nick Davis
- Mastered by – Chris Blair
- Mixed by – Nick Davis
- Written by - Clark Datchler