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This respectful, reverent and fun CD was a direct result of three informal performances by Firefall Acoustic on a top radio station in Denver, CO.: the listener response was so immediate and positive that they decided to record their own versions of those timeless tunes. Firefall, one of the best known vocal bands of the 1970s, pays homage to 'the best band ever' in a fresh intimate acoustic setting. It is a superior and unique work on many levels. On Winged Horse Records, Colorado to Liverpool is getting rave revues from fans and critics alike.
"Exciting and unexpected, yet totally familiar!"
Track list:
- Within You Without You*
- Girl*
- Norwegian Wood
- You're Gonna Lose That Girl
- Eleanor Rigby*
- Here Comes The Sun*
- No Reply
- I Need You
- Come Together*
- I'll Be Back
- I Don't Want To Spoil The Party
*Suggested Radio Cuts
Here's what's being said about the new Firefall Acoustic CD:
"At a time where Beatles songs are being used to sell
diapers and to advertise sale items at Target - something The
Beatles themselves never allowed to happen when they were in
control of their catalogue - Firefall is paying tribute to The
Beatles catalogue the way the songs were meant to be taken,
with great respect and for the sake of fun. No "mash-ups"
here, and no "sound-a-likes." This is simply two guys
with dead-on vocals and exceptional guitar work paying homage
to the four guys who changed the world 40 plus years ago. The
harmonies throughout this collection are very refreshing,
especially at a time in music where harmonies seem to be a
forgotten art. Kudos to Firefall for having such fun
celebrating the art of The Beatles."
--Mark Saxon - East Coast Project Manager, Songwriters Guild of
America
"This is a great piece of work. The acoustic
arrangements really make these songs fly, takes them to
another level. The production of the disc and the singing
and playing are sooooo goooood. It's an invigorating CD
that's been spinning constantly in my CD player since I
received it."
--Peter Holmstedt - Hemifran Productions, Sweden
"Colorado To Liverpool is truly amazing, serving
up a group of timeless songs humbly executed with love by two
of the planet's biggest Beatles fans, Firefall's Jock Bartley
and Steven Weinmeister. From the world-feel of Within You
Without You and Parisian treatment of Girl (featuring
The Subdudes' John Magnie on accordian).. to the taunting
You're Gonna Lose That Girl, the madrigal Eleanor
Rigby, and swampy slide guitar version of Come
Together... Firefall's love of this music comes through
for all the world to enjoy on this magical CD."
--ARCHER - "Breakfast With The Beatles" KQMT Radio,
99.5 The Mountain, Denver, CO.
"In one sense, Colorado To Liverpool is a
reminder of the folk side of The Beatles, but it also stands as
a celebration of great rock and roll as delivered in a no-frills
environment. Choice cuts abound, but Firefall's Within You,
Without You is an absolute stand-out, keeping The Beatles'
Eastern mysticism and raga sound in tact without sounding dated
- a testament to The Beatles - and to Firefall Acoustic, as
interpreters."
--Peter Jones - Colorado Community Newspapers, and former
reporter for Billboard Magazine and National Public
Radio
"I've always been a huge skeptic about Beatles 'cover'
songs. But Colorado To Liverpool is a wonderful surprise.
It sounds refreshing and new, though these timeless songs and
melodies are forty years old. The acoustic versions of these
Beatles songs are exciting, unexpected and yet totally familiar.
Firefall was one of the premiere vocal bands of the 1970s.
With this loving and respectful acoustic CD, they have done
their musical heroes, The Beatles, great justice. Everyone,
young and old, will love it."
--James Spenser - Razor Entertainment
Colorado To Liverpool is a smashing success. Along with guitarist Jock Bartley's recent critically acclaimed solo album Blindside (also available on Winged Horse Records), this 'Beatles Tribute' CD by Firefall Acoustic can be obtained on-line from CD Baby, Amazon.com and i-Tunes as well as the band's official website. Plans to tour the U.S. and Europe in support of the new Firefall Acoustic CD are currently in the works.
