An original composition dedicated to the memory of Christopher Sawkins who passed away on June 13, 1987. Recorded in 1993 and released as an album track("Toys" - Rufus Records RF004 - 1994). Featuring Jeremy Sawkins (composer/guitar) Adam Armstrong (bass) Alister Spence (piano/keys) and Andrew Gander (drums).

Toys

June 13

Demos

Tell Me Softly

Oh Marie . Paul Seymour , Jerry Fehily.

This song was written by Bill Risby & Natalie Morrison and re-arranged by me in conjunction with Barry to go on our first EP together which is being released shortly.   Band line-up  ...   Barry - vocals, me - guitars, Bill Risby - keys, Scott Hills - drums/percussion and Victor Rounds on bass.

All Is New Again - Jim Kelly & Barry Leef - The Soul Syndicate

This photo was taken back when I first started listening to Jeff Beck.  I really felt Jeff's passing so I just had to create something in his honour.  I co-shared guitar duties with the great Franco Raggatt, Victor Rounds played bass, Scott Hills played drums and Brendan St Ledger on keys.  For those interested Franco is the guitar player panned left and I am panned right.   Recorded, mixed and mastered here as usual at Tone Ranger Studio.  I hope you enjoy it.

JIM KELLY - R.I.P.J.B. - A SALUTE TO JEFF BECK

Girl Got Secrets (Extended version without fade)

Squalshp

Peter and I started playing together back in 1969, wow! We're still at it and this is a track from the full album, Duology.   We decided to interpret tunes that influenced us as we were growing up. We really are having a lot of fun doing this and our different guitar playing styles and sounds sit beautifully together. Hears to us!   Jimbo

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

Written by Stephen Housden and Frank Howson. 
In 1990 Little River Band did some shows in Australia and we had Warren Zevon as our special guest. Warren had a fantastic leap he did during his part of the show and I asked him would he teach it to me. He said he was taught the leap by Peter Buck of REM and would be glad to teach me. (This could be the Rock version of the Folk tradition of passing along old tunes).
When Frank Howson sent me the lyric to Playing Warren Zevon I told him the story and said we have to put 'He taught me how to leap' in the lyric. Listen for it in the middle the song. (2.18)
There is a great shot of Warren and me leaping together. I'm not sure who took it but I'm very grateful to have it. I have fond memories of the gigs with Warren. 
I hope you all enjoy the song.


Playing Warren Zevon (early mix)

Stephen Housden

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