The Homecoming (album)
| The Homecoming | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1975 |
| Genre | Jazz[1] |
| Length | 38:25 |
| Label | Duke Street Records |
The Homecoming is a 1975 album by Canadian composer, pianist, and
vibraphonist Hagood Hardy. Six of the tracks were composed by Hardy. The album also contained fellow Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot's song "Cold on the Shoulder" and five songs by other songwriters.[1] It reached #21 on the RPM Magazine Top Albums chart in October, 1975.[2]
In 1976, based on the music in this collection, Hardy was named Composer of the Year at the annual Juno Awards.[3]
Title track
The title track, "The Homecoming", started out as music to a 1972 TV commercial for Salada tea.[4] After being included in this album, it was released as a single in 1975 on the Isis label through the Toronto company, Hagood Hardy Productions.[5] It rose to #14 on the Canadian charts, and to #41 on the pop and #6 on the easy listening US charts. It was certified Gold in Canada.[6][4]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Hagood Hardy, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Homecoming" | 2:29 | |
| 2. | " Kenny Ascher / Paul Williams | 3:27 | |
| 6. | "Travellin' On" | 2:59 | |
| 7. | "Balloons" | 2:53 | |
| 8. | "Clouds" | David Gates | 3:35 |
| 9. | "Cold on the Shoulder" | Gordon Lightfoot | 3:29 |
| 10. | "Wintertime" | 2:15 | |
| 11. | "Quorum" | 4:12 | |
| 12. | "The Trouble With Hello is Goodbye" | Dave Grusin / Alan and Marilyn Bergman | 3:48 |
| Total length: | 38:25 | ||
Charts
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian (Kent Music Report)[7] | 57 |
References
- ^ a b "Hagood Hardy The Homecoming". AllMusic Review by Shawn M. Haney
- ^ "Top Albums/CDs", RPM Magazine - Volume 24, No. 9. Oct 25, 1975
- ^ "Awards - Hagood Hardy". Juno Awards website
- ^ ISSN 0006-2510.
- ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ "Little: Canadian radio and music history lives in Burlington". Hamilton Spectator, Aug 07, 2013 by Joan Little
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
