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Living in a Fog

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Released
  
1981

Length
  
35:57

Living In A Fog
  
N/A

Release date
  
1981

Recorded
  
1981

Producer
  
Declan O'Doherty

Artist
  
Wonderful Grand Band

Genres
  
Folk music, Rock music


Label
  
Grand East Records GE 1001

Living in a Fog is the second and final studio release by The Wonderful Grand Band. It is undoubtedly their most popular album and is an icon of Newfoundland culture. It's downhome style is characteristic of Newfoundland life. While some of the songs on the album contain a recognizable comedy that is unique to the band, there are several more serious tracks on the album as well. One of the most commonly played songs being "Babylon Mall", which appeared in TV spots for the Avalon Mall, located in St. John's. As well, "Sonny's Dream", is an example of the less comedic side of the album and is still performed by Ron Hynes at shows today.

Contents

Wonderful grand band living in a fog


Side one

  1. "Suzie" - 3:48
  2. "Go For Love" - 3:02
  3. "Dancin' In The Street" - 3:26
  4. "The Merry Blacksmith" - 2:09
  5. "Sonny's Dream" - 3:32
  6. "Living In A Fog" - 2:23

Side two

  1. "Babylon Mall" - 2:13
  2. "Little Sister" - 4:04
  3. "The Kerry Polka" - 2:30
  4. "U.I.C." - 2:13
  5. "Ophelia" - 2:51
  6. "Hard Times" - 3:46

Personnel

Band

  • Glenn Simmons – vocals, guitars
  • Ron Hynes – vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo
  • Jamie Snider – vocals, guitars, mandolin, fiddle
  • Sandy Morris – guitars, backing vocals
  • Ian Perry – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul "Boomer" Stamp – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Greg Malone – dad
  • Tommy Sexton – mom, lead vocal on "Babylon Mall"
  • Declan O'Doherty – keyboards
  • John Jonson – saxophone
  • Dave Rundle – percussion

    • Production

  • Declan O'Doherty – producer, recording engineer
  • Dan Donovan – recording engineer
  • Geoff Rowland – assistant recording engineer
  • Bill Kipper – mastering
  • David Street – photography

    • Songs

    1Suzie3:49
    2Go for Love3:04
    3Dancin' in the Street3:25

    References

    Living in a Fog Wikipedia
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