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.
Targets
Harvey Andrews Lyrics
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Backtalk All that you were told is a lie I know they're…
C.D.S I never knew why You hated me so much I kept to…
C.D.S. I never knew why You hated me so much I kept to…
David A. Line I will be ready Some violent day Nowhere to run Nowhere to h…
Harvey Andrews & Graham Cooper You′ll read it now they'll tell you how The Lady is…
Harvey Andrews / Graham Cooper You'll read it now they'll tell you how The Lady is…
Harvey Andrews Graham Cooper You'll read it now they'll tell you how The Lady is…
Men From S.P.E.C.T.R.E. I said I'm married to the money Cause that shit'll never…
Murderworks Targets! Dying inside Drying with mindless cry Finding a br…
T.R.3 Look ayy They thought they Could rap man No presents no stic…
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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