Description
“With the help of Kenny Denton and Vic Keary, two of our favourite sound engineers, Dave and I produced “The Bridge”, featuring ten new tracks. We invited guest artists to join us and we were both thrilled that Beatles’
protégée Mary Hopkin agreed to sing with Dave on four of the songs.
Our core band included Blue Weaver on keyboards, Tony Fernandez on drums and Chas Cronk on bass guitar, while Dave and I handled the guitar duties. Richard Hudson and Rod Demick joined us on drums and bass for a
couple of tracks and Rod also played harmonica, on “Strange Day Over The Hill”.
We both liked to think of it as a “long-lost Strawbs album”, given our choice of musicians. The American songwriter Jana Heller, Poormouth lead singer Tommy Lundy and one-time Strawbs frontman Roy Hill, sang backing vocals. The recording sessions were really enjoyable and Dave and I were very happy
with the finished product, edited and compiled by Blue at Blue Weaver Studios.
We found a great ‘live’ recording from one of our many tours, so we added four ‘bonus tracks’, including Dave’s spoken introductions on “Desert Song” and “Ringing Down The Years”. “Beat The Retreat” was always one of our
favourites to perform. During the solo on “Ways & Means”, I dropped a stitch and Dave’s laugh at this, is priceless!”
- Brian Willoughby
Track Listing
You Never Needed Water
Further Down The Road
Strange Day Over The Hill
Heat Of The Street
Morning Glory
Cry No More
Do You Remember
The Plain
Oh So Sleepy
Song For Alex
Desert Song
Ways And Means
David Talks About Sandy Denny
Ringing Down The Years
Beat The Retreat
Details
- Genre: Rock
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Barcode: 5060365231827
- Release Date: November 28, 2025
Delivery and Returns
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Delivery Information: We aim to deliver your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. All UK orders are dispatched using Royal Mail 48 Tracked service and the standard delivery times are 2-3 business days. Please note that delivery times for overseas orders will vary depending on your location and the shipping option you choose during checkout.
Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
- Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging – items that have been opened or had shrink wrap removed are not eligible for return or refund.
- Make sure to include your order number in the returned package.
How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.
Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed as soon as we receive your item back into our warehouse. Replacements are subject to availability and if a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team or check out our FAQ’s. We're here to help ensure your shopping experience is enjoyable and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Chalkys!
Delivery Information: We aim to deliver your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. All UK orders are dispatched using Royal Mail 48 Tracked service and the standard delivery times are 2-3 business days. Please note that delivery times for overseas orders will vary depending on your location and the shipping option you choose during checkout.
Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
- Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging – items that have been opened or had shrink wrap removed are not eligible for return or refund.
- Make sure to include your order number in the returned package.
How to Initiate a Return: To initiate a return or exchange, please contact our customer service team. The team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the process.
Refund Processing: Refunds will be processed as soon as we receive your item back into our warehouse. Replacements are subject to availability and if a replacement is not available, a refund will be issued.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service team or check out our FAQ’s. We're here to help ensure your shopping experience is enjoyable and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Chalkys!