Harvey Andrews (born Harvey John Andrews, May 7, 1943 in Birmingham) is an … Read Full Bio ↴Harvey Andrews (born Harvey John Andrews, May 7, 1943 in Birmingham) is an English singer, songwriter, and poet.
From 1964, Andrews supported his nascent career as a singer/songwriter by working as a schoolteacher, before becoming a full-time professional musician in 1966.
Andrews has produced 15 successful albums singing his own songs, many of which have also been recorded by other artists.
His emotive The Soldier transmits the same quiet desperation of a soldier about to die "in conflict" as Wilfred Owen's Dulce Et Decorum Est, though in a very different setting. In fact, the contrast of a battlefield to a commonplace urban setting and the proximity of children makes the situation even more poignant and the waste of a young life even more tragic.
Hey Sandy on the album Writer of Songs is another description of the senseless loss of a young life in conflict. It is based on the death of a female student, Sandra Scheuer, who was shot by the Ohio National Guard at the Kent State University in the USA anti-war demonstration of 1970, although, unlike the Sandy of Andrews' song, the real student was not directly involved in the demonstration. The album version of the song is an unusual, but powerful, arrangement, in which the first verse is sung to the accompaniment of a solo double bass, played by Danny Thompson. The recording was never issued in America until Kent State University's commemorative cd released in 2005. It reached number 2 in the New Zealand chart in November 1972.In stark contrast, his Boothferry Bridge and Gift of a Brand New day reflect the contentment of the simple pleasures of everyday life.
Many of Harvey's supposedly 'unavailable' Albums (like Writer of Songs) can actually be ordered directly from his web site (just follow the 'music' link) http://www.harveyandrews.com/ .. sadly some of them really are out of print.
From 1964, Andrews supported his nascent career as a singer/songwriter by working as a schoolteacher, before becoming a full-time professional musician in 1966.
Andrews has produced 15 successful albums singing his own songs, many of which have also been recorded by other artists.
His emotive The Soldier transmits the same quiet desperation of a soldier about to die "in conflict" as Wilfred Owen's Dulce Et Decorum Est, though in a very different setting. In fact, the contrast of a battlefield to a commonplace urban setting and the proximity of children makes the situation even more poignant and the waste of a young life even more tragic.
Hey Sandy on the album Writer of Songs is another description of the senseless loss of a young life in conflict. It is based on the death of a female student, Sandra Scheuer, who was shot by the Ohio National Guard at the Kent State University in the USA anti-war demonstration of 1970, although, unlike the Sandy of Andrews' song, the real student was not directly involved in the demonstration. The album version of the song is an unusual, but powerful, arrangement, in which the first verse is sung to the accompaniment of a solo double bass, played by Danny Thompson. The recording was never issued in America until Kent State University's commemorative cd released in 2005. It reached number 2 in the New Zealand chart in November 1972.In stark contrast, his Boothferry Bridge and Gift of a Brand New day reflect the contentment of the simple pleasures of everyday life.
Many of Harvey's supposedly 'unavailable' Albums (like Writer of Songs) can actually be ordered directly from his web site (just follow the 'music' link) http://www.harveyandrews.com/ .. sadly some of them really are out of print.
Martha
Harvey Andrews Lyrics
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All About Eve I sit by the harbor The sea calls to me I hide…
Bloodshed I must be saving these days I have no money…
BONANDER Martha, I'm sorry for all the pain Martha, I'm sorry for…
Brian Webb My friend Martha Works at the bar down the street And…
Carousel Breezes Vol. II - Wurlitzer Band Organ Seabreeze Park La la la la la la la la la la…
D.R.A. Kampala Boy Flex D'Paper Aethan on the beat Navio Martha Sma…
Dog Trainer Martha, Martha Why don't you ever call It gets so lonely Lau…
GrimSkunk With a coffee and the steering wheel in my hand On…
Hugo Avendaño Linda flor de alborada Que brotaste del suelo Cuando la luz …
Jack The Ripper Wilkommen mein Faust In die Welt von Martha Sag' wiederseh…
Jairo Serrano Si acaso me ven andar Igual que un loco arrebatao No se…
Jefferson Airplane Martha she listens for the ticking of my footsteps Patiently…
Jürgen Kerth Tell me Martha, don't you see? Your superstition doesn't bot…
Kommil Foo KaviaarWitte wijn Kandelaar Maneschijn Pittelaar Alles klaa…
Luxus Leverpostei Jeg blir helt gal for jeg ser'a over alt Til og…
Manfred Mann Martha has a madman Standing hidden in the shadows He's got …
Maria Kelly I got a call from Martha Everything has changed now I tell…
Mary Hopkin Martha sits by the telephone Hoping someone will call. She's…
Meat Loaf Operator number please. It's been so many years. And she'll …
Nadie Marta se ha enloquecido, Marta se ha desatado Marta se ha…
Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez I'm going to Martha's place I'm going to see her face I'm…
R. Frechette Martha, my dear Though I spend my days in conversation, ple…
Rob Gardner NARRATION (Woman) Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus,…
Ruff-N-Smooth It′s Ruff-N-Smooth It's Ruff-N-Smooth It′s Ruff-N-Smooth It'…
Rufus Wainwright Martha it's your brother calling Time to go up north and…
Sorana Santos They say it's darkest Before the dawn breaks What makes them…
Stan Vreeken Martha died on a Tuesday night in the Cincinnati Zoo.…
T.J. Johnson Spread your wings for New Orleans Kentucky bluebird, fly aw…
The Frames Hey Martha why are you crying? Is it for the same…
Tim Buckley Operator, number please, it's been so many years She'll rem…
Tom Waits Operator, number, please It's been so many years Will she re…
Trio Los Cardenales Linda flor de alborada, que brotaste del suelo Cuando la luz…
Various Artists Callin' out around the world, are you ready for a…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Harvey Andrews:
A Most Peculiar Man He was a most peculiar man. That's what Mrs. Riordan said…
Anna Anna, my love, it′s time now I'm sure There, hear the…
Boothferry Bridge Travelling tired and I'm dusty Winds blowing high and it's g…
Born On The Breeze La-la-la, la-la-la La-la-la, la-la, la, la La-la-la, la-la-l…
Friends of Mine Friends of Mine In an old Hotel in Germany I´m thinking all…
Gift of a Brand New Day Hey woman, my woman, open your eyes and smile Hey lovely,…
Hey Sandy Hey Sandy, hey Sandy, why were you the one? All the…
Hey! Sandy Hey Sandy, hey Sandy why were you the one? All the…
In The Darkness In the darkness of the night, I sometimes wonder was…
Margarita They're playing our song Margarita, Dance it this last time …
Soap Opera On the bus to school again Still no money for a…
Soldier In the station in the city a British soldier stood, Talking…
The Mallard Mallard, The I still remember how we played together now, Yo…
Unaccompanied The hooter wakes me up to face the day again. I…
When I Am Old One Day When I am old one day children will laugh as I…
Writer Of Songs I always wanted to be a someone to climb those mountains…
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lilli Red
excellent sound quality, I have writer of songs, a great album
P J
Loved Harvey since the 1980’s. Such talent ❤️❤️
ART WILMETH
Nice octaves nice sound great voice.
terri purcell
Marvelous track from a outstanding album God was it really 1972 who dose know where the time go's
net user
I see Harvey Andrews in Germany when i was stationed there he did the whole album Writer of songs and Margerita it was a great concert great album writer ,must of been back in 82 before i went on op banner tour.
Geraint Roberts
Just got the CD as my cassette ( remember them) stretched too much. Thanks for the upload.
LULUBELLE III
I managed to find the LP about 5 years ago in a Belfast Charity shop for 50p ;-)
klaytoswine
classic
Derek Franks
Harvey should re-record this an call it Karen
Stephen .Quinn
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