Liam Hayes and Plush
Liam Hayes and Plush
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Hayes managed to maintain his love of music and his craft of songwriting that had been at the centre of his life since he was a child. As recording began and the album’s track listing began to take shape by selecting songs both old and new from his expanding songbook, a narrative of hope, loss and the love of music began to emerge.
”Music has defined me and it has always been there with me. I have had a lifelong relationship with it. It pretty much saved me when nothing else could. It has also, at points, pushed me close to the edge. That’s the kind of friend it is.”
Buoyed on by the success of the re-issue of Fed and the rapturous reception Hayes received at 2008 UK shows, Bright Penny was completed in mid 2009.
Bright Penny features contributions from such Chicagoans as, Morris Jennings (Chess Records stalwart and Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly” drummer), Bernard Reed (Jackie Wilson’s bass player and member of Chicago’s legendary Pieces Of Peace), Tom Tom MMLXXXIV (Horn and string arranger for Earth, Wind and Fire, The Jacksons and Phil Collins), The Autumn Defense (Wilco’s John Stirratt and Pat Sansone), Jim Hines and Bob Lizek: Drummer and bassist for the Brian Wilson Band, Howard Levy (Harmonica virtuoso) Tom Lunt of Chicago’s Numero Group and many others.
“A creamy rock ‘n soul fantasy.”
-Uncut ****
“A hopeful ode to classic pop and soul. Unpretentious, emotional and with a strong feeling for a good story. The sound of an introverted man reaching out to the world and speaking its language.”
-Mojo ****
