After The Dam Broke: The Best Of John Hanlon

For those who remember him, John Hanlons star rose rapidly for a few short years in the 70s, burned brightly and then faded quickly. Fans will know that John essentially dominated the music scene in the 70s: three Composer of the Year awards in succession, two Album of the Year Awards in succession, and two APRA Silver Scrolls. His records sold in numbers that seem unimaginable today, often remaining in the charts for months on end. He was by any measure a hugely successful recording artist, and arguably the first major singer-songwriter in New Zealands history. Some of his better-known hits are still heard on radio today. This double-disc compilation is made up of songs chosen by John himself, selected from work recorded up to 2010, from the albums Garden Fresh, Higher Trails, Use Your Eyes, Short Stories, Just Quietly and 12 Shades of Blue. As a bonus, there is also a trio of unreleased tracks. This handsome CD is packaged with a 28 page booklet which includes lyrics, notes by John on the music, and photographs

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Format: CD
Artist: John Hanlon
Release Date: 24 September 2021
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Label: John Hanlon
Distributor: MGM Music