Dan The Banjo Man
Dan The Banjo Man is the self-produced album by British musician Phil Cordell, recorded under the pseudonym "Dan The Banjo Man".[1] It was first released in Germany by Rare Earth Records in 1974.[2] The title track became one of Cordell's best known recordings.
| Dan The Banjo Man | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Released | 1974 |
| 🎙️ Recorded | 1974 |
| ⏳ Length | 34:01 |
| 🏷️ Label | Rare Earth Records, EMI Electrola |
| 🤑 Producer | Phil Cordell |
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Background[edit]
Previously, Cordell had recorded the instrumental "I Will Return", under the pseudonym "Springwater".[3] It became a hit in the UK in 1971.[4] He also released some singles under his real name in 1973, including "Close To You".[5]
In the same year, he started recording songs as "Dan The Banjo Man". The single with the instrumental of same name and "Everything Will Rhyme" as the B-side was released by Rare Earth in 1973.[6] Composed by Cordell, "Dan The Banjo Man" became a hit in Germany after it was used as music for an orange juice commercial.[7] The success of the tune sparked demand for a new album. [8]
Recording[edit]
The "Dan The Banjo Man" album was recorded in a small cellar in Ninfield, Sussex, England, in 1974. The recordings featured many unusual textures and effects. The album doesn't feature a banjo, but Cordell used an automatic wah-wah pedal that he thought made his guitar sound like a banjo.[9] The album features original compositions ("Flying Trapeze" and Londonderry", for example) and rock arrangements of oldies and folk songs, such as "Bring It On Home", "The Locomotion" and "Oh! Susanna". [10][11]
Release[edit]
The album was released in Germany and France in 1974.[12][13] In 2005, Angel Air released a CD version of the album with eight bonus tracks, some of them written by Cordell and his son Charlie Cordell. The CD reissue also includes a remake of "Dan The Banjo Man".[14][15]
Charts[edit]
"Dan The Banjo Man" peaked at number 55 on the UK charts.[16] It topped the charts in Germany and peaked at number 11 on the Austrian charts.[17] The track "Black Magic", which is an adaptation of the folk song "Jimmy Crack Corn", stayed at number 34 on the German charts. [18]
Performances[edit]
Cordell performed the instrumental "Dan The Banjo Man" on the German music show "Disco" and on the Austrian TV program "Spotlight" in 1974.[19] In the same year, Cordell performed the same tune on the French TV show "Sport en fête".[20]
Track listing[edit]
Side one
- Dan The Banjo Man (Cordell)
- Bring It On Home (Willie Dixon)
- Collection (Cordell)
- I Got You Dan (I Got You Babe) (Sonny Bono)
- Flying Trapeze (Cordell)
Side two
- Black Magic (Trad., arr. Cordell)
- Will You Love Me Tomorrow (Goffin and King)
- Londonderry (Cordell)
- The Locomotion (Goffin and King)
- If You Are Gonna Break Another Heart (Hammond-Hazlewood)
- Oh Susannah (Stephen Foster)
Bonus tracks from the CD reissue
- Hard Drive (Phil and Charlie Cordell)
- The Old Chap (Phil and Charlie Cordell)
- Django (Phil and Charlie Cordell)
- Candles (Davis)
- Over The Sea (Phil and Charlie Cordell)
- Dan (Phil and Charlie Cordell)
- Is There Anyone There? (Phil and Charlie Cordell)
- Dan The Banjo Man (2005 Mix) (Phil Cordell)
Legacy[edit]
The instrumental "Dan The Banjo Man" became one of Phil's best known compositions in the 70s. It was recorded by many other artists. For example: Dan Silver recorded a vocal version in 1973.[21]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Dan The Banjo Man". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan The Banjo Man - Dan The Banjo Man". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Springwater - I Will Return". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan the Banjo Man | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Phil Cordell - Close To You". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan The Banjo Man - Dan The Banjo Man". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan the Banjo Man | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan the Banjo Man | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan the Banjo Man | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan The Banjo Man - Dan The Banjo Man". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan the Banjo Man | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan The Banjo Man - Dan The Banjo Man". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan The Banjo Man - Dan The Banjo Man". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan The Banjo Man - Dan The Banjo Man". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan the Banjo Man | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ ""Dan The Banjo Man" by Dan The Banjo Man. UK charts (1973)".
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Dan The Banjo Man - Dan The Banjo Man - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Dan The Banjo Man - Black Magic - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan the Banjo Man". IMDb. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ Ina.fr, Institut National de l’Audiovisuel – (1974-03-17). "Dan the banjo man "Dan the banjo man"". Ina.fr (in français). Retrieved 2018-11-04.
- ↑ "Dan Silver (3) - Dan The Banjo Man". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
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