Simple Gifts

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***Grammy Award Winner***
A collection of unique King’s Singers arrangements comprising 16 of the finest ballad, folk song and spiritual melodies performed by the world’s most sought-after a cappella ensemble.

After a gap of 10 years The King's Singers have once again made a full a cappella studio album, featuring sixteen stunning arrangements of classic pop ballads, spirituals and folksongs.
Each track on this album has earned its place because of its great melody and
coupled with the impeccable style for which the group are justly famous, this album will delight its huge worldwide fanbase.

The King's Singers incredible blend and tuning goes to ensure that this is probably the classiest recording of its type in a long time.

David Hurley, Robin Tyson, Paul Phoenix, Philip Lawson, Christopher Gabbitas, Stephen Connolly

The King’s Singers would like to thank Francis Rossi.
Recorded at Arsis Studio between October 2007 & January 2008

Publishers - EMI Tracks 1-2, KS Music Tracks 3-5, 7-10 & 13, Sony/ATV Track 6,
Warner Chappell Tracks 11 & 16, Steerpike Ltd Track 12, Universal Track 14,
OUP Track 15.

Recorded and mixed by Gregg Jackman

Co-produced by The King’s Singers

Design and Artwork - Woven Design

1.	She's Always a Woman	Billy Joel arr. Philip Lawson	3.21
2.	You Can Close Your Eyes	James Taylor arr. Philip Lawson	3.41
3.	Greensleeves	Trad. English arr. Bob Chilcott	3.01
4.	The Gift to be Simple	Trad. American arr. Bob Chilcott	2.07
5.	Swing Low, Sweet Chariot	Trad. Spiritual arr. Peter Knight	3.00
6.	Helplessly Hoping	Stephen Stills, arr. Philip Lawson	2.32
7.	Deep River	Trad. Spiritual arr. Philip Lawson	4.01
8.	Black is the Color	Trad. American/Scottish arr. Bob Chilcott	2.18
9.	I Love my Love	Trad. English arr. Philip Lawson	3.42
10.	The Water is Wide	Trad. English arr. Philip Lawson	2.44
11.	When She Loved Me	Randy Newman arr. Philip Lawson	3.15
12.	Valparaiso	Sting arr. Philip Lawson	3.48
13.	The Turtle Dove	Trad. English arr. Philip Lawson	3.21
14.	April Come She Will	Paul Simon arr. Philip Lawson	2.13
15.	Steal Away	Trad. Spiritual arr. Bob Chilcott	2.54
16.	You are the New Day	John David arr. Peter Knight	2.38

Pubished reviews

Simple Gifts: Minnesota Public Radio, August 08

New Classical Tracks: The King's Singers cover Billy Joel, Sting, and James Taylor by Valerie Kahler, Minnesota Public Radio August 26, 2008 In "Simple Gifts," the King's Singers bring their signature a cappella sound to songs like Helplessly Hoping and She's Always a Woman. It's a successful venture into a fraught category --...
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'It was just too...good.' Valerie Kahler MPR 26 Aug 08

Read Valerie's review of 'Simple Gifts' here. ...
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Simple Gifts: ClassicsToday.com

It's hard to believe that this is the King's Singers' 40th anniversary season, but this newly recorded program comes as part of the celebration. Of course, over the years the names have changed, the record labels have changed, but the group of six male singers continues to do what it's...
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Simple Gifts: Primary A Cappella (June 08)

"Simple Gifts" is a very rare and special gift to us, as it represents the first full a cappella studio album by the legendary King's Singers in 10 years. Arguably the most popular a cappella group of all time, whose flawless harmonies grace over 30 finely-crafted CDs and a slew...
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THE INSIDE STORY - In discussion with Philip Lawson

What was so enjoyable about making the first full light album in 10 years? Many things, but recording at Status Quo founder Francis Rossi’s house gave the whole thing a lift. He would occasionally come in to pick up a guitar or ask David to help with his crossword, and he...
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