HELEN TERRY - BLUE NOTES | CD RELEASE


Helen Terry Blue Notes (Special Edition) Label: Cherry Pop (CRPOP31) Release date: 19 Oct 09

• Having risen to the forefront of 80s Britpop global dominance as the soulful featured vocalist alongside Boy George on Culture Club’s massive ‘Colour By Numbers’ album and hits like ‘Church of the Poison Mind’ and ‘The War Song’, Helen Terry’s inevitable 1986 solo set has long been a much sought-after lost gem for fans, reaching ridiculous prices on ebay.

* Included on this Special Edition CD of 18 remastered tracks are:

+ The original album with songs exclusively written for Helen by Motown legend Lamont Dozier and George O’Dowd & Roy Hay, and a deeply soulful cover of John Cale’s ‘Close Watch’. Produced in the main by ZE Records stalwart Don Was, the album features heavyweight musical input from jazz legend Stanley Clarke and string arranger Paul ‘What’s Going On’ Riser.

+ Bonus tracks never before available on CD including her debut Stax-flavoured top 40 single ‘Love Lies Lost’ and its gorgeous piano ballad b-side ‘Laughter On My Mind’ featuring guest vocals from Boy George, as well as the Giorgio Moroder produced gem ‘Now You’re Mine’, her US club hit ‘Stuttering’ and rare b-sides and mixes.

+ A comprehensive booklet featuring rare pictures, single sleeves, full discography and exclusive liner notes from ex-Attitude editor Adam Mattera and Helen Terry herself.

+ Follows Cherry Pop's successful CD issue of Marilyn's 'Despite Straight Lines' album.