- Format: CD
- Label: Akarma
- Genre: Folk
Akarma is proud to present the debut album by one of the most
interesting American singer-songwriters of all time. Dirk
Hamilton is the real thing and he has never compromised
himself by trying to find the fastest road to success. On the
contrary, disillusioned by certain unfavorable reviews, he
disappeared from the music scene for a time, but fortunately his
passion for music eventually forced him to return to the stage. Originally released in 1976,
this work is full of memorable songs like, The Sweet Forever, with its folk jazz arrangements,
the vibrant Sweet And Cold and the intimate and dusky Wasn't That One Night Good. These
songs speak loud and strong even today and it is not a coincidence that Hamilton usually plays
them back to back during his live show. Musicians of the caliber of Larry Carlton, Dean
Parks, Elliott Randall, Jeff Porcaro, Chuck Rainey, Chris Hillman also appear here. Dirk has
also given us two bonus tracks recorded in the early 70s—which are very close to the
Belfast soul sound and early Van Morrison, one of his first idols.
Track listing - 1. The Sweet Forever 2. Waterfall 3. Little Big-Time Man 4. She Don't
Squash Bugs 5. I Got To Feelin' 6. Sweet and Cold 7. Wasn't That One Night Good 8. Grow
A Rose 9. When She Kiss Ya' Like She Love (Ya' Know
