One House Left Standing

One House Left Standing is the first album by English singer-songwriter Claire Hamill, released in 1972. She was just 17 when she recorded it.

One House Left Standing
Studio album by
Released1972
RecordedAutumn 1971
StudioIsland Studios, London
GenreFolk-rock
Length31:41
LabelIsland
ProducerChris Blackwell, John McCoy
Claire Hamill chronology
One House Left Standing
(1972)
October
(1973)

The album cover depicts Claire Hamill sitting on an old railway wheel in front of the Tees Transporter Bridge.[1] The photograph was taken by Brian Cooke on the north side of the River Tees and was one of a series of photos featuring the bridge in the background.[1]

Track listing

All songs written by Claire Hamill and Mike Coles, except where noted.

  1. "Baseball Blues" (Claire Hamill) – 4:30
  2. "Man Who Cannot See Tomorrow's Sunshine" – 2:40
  3. "Consummation" – 2:15
  4. "River Song" – 4:30
  5. "Where Are Your Smiles At" – 2:20
  6. "When I Was a Child" (Hamill) – 2:11
  7. "Urge for Going" (Joni Mitchell) – 6:45
  8. "Flowers for Grandma" – 1:35
  9. "Phoenix" – 2:40
  10. "Smile Your Blues Away" (Hamill) – 2:15

Personnel

Technical
  • John Burns - engineer, mixing
  • Brian Cooke - cover photography

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

The Allmusic review by Jo-Ann Greene awarded the album 4 stars and states "The entire set is carefully crafted, deftly arranged, and beautifully played, while Hamill shines throughout. The only complaint one can make is that she tries too much.".[2]

References

  1. Allan, Dave (2011). The Transporter 100 Years of the Tees Transporter Bridge. Middlesbrough Council. pp. 172–173. ISBN 0860830896.
  2. Jo-Ann Greene Allmusic Review.
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