Think Like a Hero
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Think Like a Hero is an album released British musician/songwriter Ron Kavana
and was released by Chiswick Records
in 1989
. The album is credited to Alias Ron Kavana and was the debut of Kavana's Alias Band. The album was recorded and mixed at The Church, Crouch End
, London
.
Ron Kavana
Ron Kavana is a London-based Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and band leader. Born in the County Cork town of Fermoy, he is the son of an Irish father and an American mother from Chicago with Cajun roots....
and was released by Chiswick Records
Chiswick Records
Chiswick Records was a British record company. Chiswick was the "first true 'indie' label" to be established in Britain for nearly a decade". The label has been described as "significant" in the "punk era"...
in 1989
1989 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989.-Events:*January 14 – Paul McCartney releases Снова в СССР exclusively in the USSR...
. The album is credited to Alias Ron Kavana and was the debut of Kavana's Alias Band. The album was recorded and mixed at The Church, Crouch End
Crouch End
Crouch End is an area of north London, in the London Borough of Haringey.- Location :Crouch End is in a valley between Harringay to the east, Hornsey, Muswell Hill and Wood Green to the north, Finsbury Park and Archway to the south and Highgate to the west...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Ron Kavana; except where indicated- "Waxin' The Gaza" (instrumental) - (2:32)
- "Everyman Is a King (In the US of A)" (Terry WoodsTerry WoodsTerence 'Terry' Woods , is an Irish folk musician, specialising in playing the mandolin and cittern. He is known for his membership in such folk and folk-rock groups as The Pogues, Steeleye Span, Sweeney's Men, The Bucks and, briefly, Dr. Strangely Strange. Prior to being a founder member of...
, Kavana) - (4:49) - "Gone Shopping" (Philip GastonPhilip GastonPhil Gaston is an Irish songwriter.He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, moved to London in the 1970s and later moved back to Ireland.He was the manager for Shane MacGowan's first band, the Nips....
, Kavana) - (3:04) - "Soweto Trembles (The Jo'Burg Jig)" - (6:10)
- "Felice (I. Withwham, Kavana) - (6:34)
- "This Is the Night (Fair Dues to 'The Man')" - (4:54)
- "Gold Ochra at Killarney Point to Points - (2:33)
- "Midnight on the Water" - (6:24)
- "Caoimhneadh Roisin/Tre Ceathar a Hocht" (Kavana, Artie Dunn) - (5:09)
- "Four Horsemen" (Kavana, Terry Woods) - (4:04)
- "Reconciliation" - (4:25)
- "Rant 'n' Reel (Dream Demons Invoked by Christy's D.T.s)" - (3:40)
Alias Band
- Ron KavanaRon KavanaRon Kavana is a London-based Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and band leader. Born in the County Cork town of Fermoy, he is the son of an Irish father and an American mother from Chicago with Cajun roots....
– Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Mandolin, Mandola, Tenor Banjo, Synthesiser, Percussion - Mick MolloyMick MolloyMichael "Mick" Molloy is an Australian comedian, writer and producer who has been active in the fields of radio, television, stand-up and film.-Biography:...
- Acoustic & Electric Guitars, mandolin & Backing vocals - Richie Robertson - Bass & Backing vocals
- Les Morgan - Drums & Percussion
Guests
- Mickey Weaver - Fiddle (1, 2)
- Fran Byrne - Bodhran (1, 12)
- Alan Dunn - Accordion (2, 8)
- Abdul Tee-Jay - Electric Lead Guitar (3, 4)
- Dick Farrelly - Electric Lead Guitar (5)
- Geraint WatkinsGeraint WatkinsGeraint Watkins is a rock and roll pianist and accordionist backing artistes such as; Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney, Roy St. John and Shakin' Stevens...
- Piano (5), Organ (12) - Fife Toumani - Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (6)
- Debi Doss & Shirley Roden - Backing Vocals (6)