Album: Heartbreak Hill by Strawbs (1995)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Enlightened
Format: Album

Description: "Heartbreak Hill" is a studio album by English band Strawbs. The album was recorded in 1978 but, due to record deal and management difficulties, was not released until 1995. The recording schedule conflicted with guitarist Dave Lambert's plans to record a solo album, so session musicians Jo Partridge and Miller Anderson were recruited to supply electric guitar.
The album was the first to feature keyboardist Andy Richards as part of the band line-up.

Artist Background: Strawbs (or The Strawbs) are an English rock band founded in 1964. Although the band started out as a bluegrass group they eventually moved on to other styles such as folk rock, glam rock and progressive rock. They are best known for their hit Part of the Union, which reached number two in the UK charts in February 1973, and for touring with Supertramp in their Crime of the Century Tour, doing their Hero and Heroine Tour, which drew musical similarities and themes. They were originally known ... Part of the England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Renaissance, Lindisfarne, Barclay James Harvest, Procol Harum

Music Scene: Part of the England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, Enlightened, 1990s, Album


"Heartbreak Hill" is a studio album by English band Strawbs. The album was recorded in 1978 but, due to record deal and management difficulties, was not released until 1995. The recording schedule conflicted with guitarist Dave Lambert's plans to record a solo album, so session musicians Jo Partridge and Miller Anderson were recruited to supply electric guitar.
The album was the first to feature keyboardist Andy Richards as part of the band line-up.

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