John Andrews	Life Restored - Paul Downes
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Links to Paul Downes The Joyce Gang Longdogs Steve Knightley Phil Beer Little Bridge House Children’s Hospice in Devon. who have provided the secure on-line shopping facilities free.	Available since January 2002 "Life Restored" is a collectors 21 Track compilation CDR of performances from West Country acoustic musician Paul Downes. The tracks were previously only available on his long deleted first two solo albums, "Still Life" and "Life Goes On". The proceeds from the sale of this CD (net of minimal production costs) go to CHSW Click here for Life Restored Track Listing letter from CHSW 1st Feb 2002 letter from CHSW dated 16th December 2002 letter from CHSW dated 19th December 2002 letter from CHSW dated 13th January 2005 letter from CHSW dated 3rd May 2006 letter from CHSW dated 5th January 2007 letter from CHSW dated 26th February 2008 Letter from CHSW dated 17th July 2008 Letter from CHSW dated 23rd October 2009	Although these were solo albums, Paul had the help of a number of other well known musicians in the making of these recordings. Both Steve Knightley and Phil Beer played on "Still Life".  Steve's song writing features on both albums, with some familiar and some not-so-familiar compositions e.g.  "Same Old Friends" (P.Downes/P.Beer/S.Knightley), "Some Words" and "Puss in Boots" (S.Knightley). None of the three mentioned appear in either of Steve's songbooks.  It should be stressed that these are acoustic heritage recordings. To preserve  authenticity, no remastering or remixing whatsoever has been attempted. While every effort has been made to compile the CD from the best sources available, certain minor imperfections may be discernable. Paul has given his kind permission and support for this project, which was initiated following discussions in autumn 2001 on the Longdogs list.  Paul has given his whole hearted support to this project, he receives no money from the sale of this CD.  Paul's generous contribution to this project has enabled donations to be given to Children's Hospice South West totalling £1500 Thank you Paul's CDs including  "Directly" are available - please visit his website for details Paul Downes
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Back to top	Track listing ------------------ Still Life 1 Same Old Friends of Mine (P Downes/P Beer/S Knightley) 2 I Could Not Take My Eyes off Her (D Paskett) 3 Some Words (S Knightley) 4 Did You Like the Battle (J Richards/B Pegg) 5 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (E MacColl) 6 Still Life (P Downes) 7 Puss in Boots (S Knighley) 8 Changeless Story (S Flack) 9 You'll Be Next (P Downes) 10 Sweet Air Season (D Cadbury) 11 Across the Hills (S Rosselson) Paul Downes: Guitar, vocals, piano, synthesiser, 'cello mandolin; Phil Beer: fiddle. Steve Knightley: guitar/ mandola, congas, vocals; Warwick Downes: bass, congas, vocals; Mike Candler: drums, percussion; Ian Gomm: guitar, vocals; Ken Byng: pedal steel; Len Downes: violin, viola; Life Goes on 12 Tall Ships (S Knightley) 13 My True Love (A Mannering) 14 The Price of Coal (G&V Aspey) 15 The Plains of Waterloo (Trad) 16 Life Goes On (P Downes /C Billings) 17 The Worm Forgives the Plough (Bill Boazman) 18 Planxty Hewlett (O'Carololan) 19 Sir Richards Song (P Bellamy/R Kipling) 20 The Friar in the Well (Trad, arr Bradley) 21 Sit You Down (S Knightley) Paul Downes: vocals, guitar, 'cellomandolin, fiddle, mandolin; Paul Simmonds: Harpsicord; Martyn Bradley: English Concertina, Dulcimer, vocals; Martin Angell: 'Cello; Stuart Reed: vocals; Warwick Downes: Acoustic Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Vocals; Chris Billings: Electric Bass.