Description
On Sept 19th Deacon Blue release a limited tour edition of The Great Western Road. The album will include 5 bonus tracks, an expanded booklet with alternative artwork and new liner notes written by Ricky Ross. This was to be the last album that, founder member, James Prime was to record, followed by his sudden passing in June this year. The band have dedicated this release to him, Ricky Ross: âNone of us knows what tomorrow will bring but we celebrate that we got to do it together one last, glorious time.â 2025 marks 40 years since Ricky Ross met Dougie Vipond and they started to form Deacon Blue, the songs on âThe Great Western Roadâ reflect the journey the band has taken and remain honest to the age and experience they all share. The joyous lead single âLate â88â fondly remembers the care-free excitement of those early days. âThe Great Western Roadâ was recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios, Ricky Ross and (Deacon Blue guitarist and long term collaborator) Gregor Philp return to production duties, having last produced the bandsâ Top 5 charting and their last full length album, 2020âs âCity Of Loveâ. This album was recorded by Matt Butler, who first worked with the band on their debut, âRaintownâ.
Track Listing
The Great Western Road
Late '88
People Come First
Wait On Me
Ashore
Underneath The Stars
Up Hope
Turn Up Your Radio!
How We Remember It
Mid Century Modern
Curve Of The Line
If I Lived On My Own
Easter Monday
Connie And Sam
Charlie Boy
Her
Much Too Close To Love
Details
- Genre: Rock, Pop
- Product Type: Audio CD
- Barcode: 711297410396
- Release Date: October 24, 2025
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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 ÂŁ15.
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 â 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 FAQâs. We're here to help ensure your shopping experience is enjoyable and hassle-free. Thank you for choosing Chalkys!
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