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Gemini Girl: The Complete Hush Recordings

by Laurie Styvers

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Beat The Reaper 03:37 video
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Imagine That The Lights Have Gone Out 03:28
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All I Ever Had 03:32
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4.
Five Leaves Left 03:33
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Gemini Girl 04:27
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6.
Pigeons 02:49
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7.
Leo Loves You 03:43
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Seasonal Blues 04:13
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You Keep Coming Home 03:13
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Inside You 03:13
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Eat Your Cornflakes 04:40
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Open Your Window 03:24
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Let Me Comfort You 03:57
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14.
God Knows The Reason 02:06
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15.
Gemini Girl (Alternate Version) 03:15
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Eat Your Cornflakes (Alternate Version) 03:52
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All I Ever Had (Demo Version) 03:42
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18.
White Flowers (Alternate Version) 02:56
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19.
You Are My Inspiration 03:18
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20.
All American Long Haired Denimed Songwriting Guitar Man 02:40
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21.
Take Me In Your Arms Again 04:06
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22.
Heavenly Band 04:15
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You Can Fly Me To The Moon 03:11
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White Flowers 04:25
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You Be The Tide, I'll Be The Bay 04:45 video
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26.
There's Still Time (Follow Your Heart) 04:56
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Oh Colorado 03:58
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28.
Gather The Grain 03:36
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29.
Take Good Care 04:17
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30.
The Way It Should Stay 05:12
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31.
Now That The Rain's Stopped 04:06
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32.
Part Time Lover 02:05
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33.
Crazy Rainy Spring 04:12 video
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If You Don't Write Me Soon 04:04
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35.
Oh Colorado (Alternate Version) 04:28
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You Be The Tide, I'll Be The Bay (Alternate Mix) 04:41
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LAURIE STYVERS may be amongst the lesser-known names within the milieu of 1970s cult singer-songwriters, but anyone who experiences the bewitching innocence on display upon her collectible albums Spilt Milk (1971) and The Colorado Kid (1973) will surely fall in love with this enigmatic figure, whose records spill over with the baroque flavors of late 1960s-early 1970s British pop.

Born in Texas, Laurie Styvers was a student at the American School in late 1960s London when she joined the legendary folk-pop outfit Justine, guesting on their eponymous LP before returning to the US to attend college in Colorado in 1970. Within months however, she was back in the UK to embark upon a solo career, after signing with Shel Talmy and Hugh Murphy’s Hush Productions entity, based upon Laurie’s own highly personal yet evocative songwriting.

Produced by Murphy and arranged by Tom Parker and David Whitaker, with the cream of UK session personnel as accompaniment, recording sessions over the next two years revealed Styvers to be a gifted songsmith with a humble and captivating vocal presence, redolent of Carole King, Karen Carpenter or Judee Sill. The sumptuous musical backgrounds only serve to heighten the attractive qualities of this young ingenue, and her debut single ‘Beat The Reaper’ received encouraging airplay on BBC Radio 1.

Styvers commuted between Colorado and London while making her records, but the relative commercial failure of both albums and a disastrous engagement at LA’s Troubadour saw her ardor dampen for a record career and hastened an exit from the music scene. Her later years saw her caring for animals, and Laurie died in 1998 a cult figure that had faded into obscurity, her seraphic face and voice somehow frozen in time.

Gemini Girl: The Complete Hush Recordings is the exhaustive document of Laurie Styvers’ career that her music has so long demanded. Drawn from original tapes and session reels, the remastered audio sparkles, and the release boasts a full album’s worth of unreleased material, including demos, alternate versions and some superb unheard songs. The 48-page booklet comes with thorough notes by compilation producer Alec Palao that delve deep into the legend of Laurie, based upon the recollections of those who knew or worked with her, and extensively illustrated with photos and memorabilia. The deluxe 2CD Gemini Girl is the last word on the intangible magic of this fascinating and mysterious artist. The digital audio download is available as hi-resolution 24 bit / 96KHz files.

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released February 17, 2023

PART 1: SPILT MILK

1. BEAT THE REAPER
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums
Jim Lawless: percussion
Unknown: strings, woodwind

2. IMAGINE THAT THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Gary Taylor: bass
Rod King: steel guitar
Mike Richards: drums
Unknown: strings, French horn

3. ALL I EVER HAD
Tom Parker: piano, string and horn arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Rod King: steel guitar
Mike Richards: drums
Unknown: strings, horns

4. FIVE LEAVES LEFT
(Laurie Styvers, Hugh Murphy)
Tom Parker: piano, electric harpsichord, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Mike Richards: drums
Jim Lawless: percussion
Unknown: strings

5. GEMINI GIRL
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Andrew Steele: drums
Jim Lawless: percussion

6. PIGEONS
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums
Unknown: woodwind, tuba

7. LEO LOVES YOU
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Adrian Legg: electric guitar
Mike Richards: drums
Jim Lawless: vibes, percussion
Laurie Styvers, Clair Torry, Sue Lynn, Noeleen Batley: backing vocals

8. SEASONAL BLUES
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Andrew Steele: drums
Jim Lawless: percussion
Unknown: strings, horns

9. YOU KEEP COMING HOME IN THE MORNINGS
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Andrew Steele: drums
Jim Lawless: percussion
Unknown: strings, horns

10. INSIDE YOU
(Laurie Styvers, Hugh Murphy)
Tom Parker: piano, electric piano, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Adrian Legg: electric guitar
Mike Richards: drums
Laurie Styvers, Clair, Sue Lynn, Noeleen Batley: backing vocals

11. EAT YOUR CORNFLAKES
(Laurie Styvers, Hugh Murphy)
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Andrew Steele: drums
Unknown: strings, French horn

12. OPEN YOUR WINDOW
(Laurie Styvers, Hugh Murphy)
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Brian Daly: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums
Jim Lawless: percussion
Unknown: strings, horns

13. LET ME COMFORT YOU
Tom Parker: piano, string arrangement
Gary Taylor: bass
Adrian Legg: electric guitar
Mike Richards: drums
Laurie Styvers, Clair Torry, Sue Lynn, Noeleen Batley: backing vocals Unknown: strings

14. GOD KNOWS THE REASON
Laurie Styvers: piano, backing vocal
Keith Trowsdale: backing vocal
Tom Parker: string arrangement

15. GEMINI GIRL (alternate version)
Laurie Styvers: piano, backing vocal
Tom Parker: string arrangement

16. EAT YOUR CORNFLAKES (alternate version)
(Laurie Styvers, Hugh Murphy)
Laurie Styvers: piano, backing vocal
Unknown: bass, guitar

17. ALL I EVER HAD (demo version)
Laurie Styvers: piano, backing vocals

18. WHITE FLOWERS (alternate version)
Laurie Styvers: piano
Rodney Wyatt, Jerry Donahue, Alan Parker: acoustic guitars
George Lee: saxophone
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums, percussion
Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Paddy McHugh: backing vocals

1-12 originally released as 'Spilt Milk'
Warner Brothers WS 1946 (11/71) | Chrysalis CHR 1007 (6/72)
13-18 previously unreleased
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PART 2: THE COLORADO KID

19. YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION
Laurie Styvers: piano
Jerry Donahue & Alan Parker: acoustic guitars
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums, percussion
Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Paddy McHugh: backing vocals
David Whitaker: string arrangement
Unknown: strings

20. ALL AMERICAN LONG HAIRED DENIMED SONGWRITING GUITAR MAN
Laurie Styvers: piano
Rodney Wyatt: acoustic guitar
Jerry Donahue: electric guitar
Alan Parker: banjo
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums
Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Paddy McHugh: backing vocals

21. TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN
Laurie Styvers: piano
Jerry Donahue: acoustic guitar
Alan Parker & Billy Behnke: acoustic guitars
Tommy Eyre: electric piano
Tristan Fry: percussion

22. HEAVENLY BAND
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Alan Parker: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Tommy Eyre: electric piano
Andrew Steele: drums
Pete Wilsher: pedal steel
Tristan Fry: percussion
Dyan Birch, Frank Collins,
Paddy McHugh: backing vocals
David Whitaker: string arrangement
Unknown: strings

23. YOU CAN FLY ME TO THE MOON
Mick Cox: acoustic guitar
Billy Behnke: acoustic guitar
Tommy Eyre: electric piano
Chris Stewart: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums
Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Paddy McHugh: backing vocals

24. WHITE FLOWERS
Tom Parker: piano, arrangement
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti, Andrew Steele: drums
Dyan Birch, Frank Collins,
Paddy McHugh: backing vocals
Unknown: strings, woodwind, French horn

25. YOU BE THE TIDE, I’LL BE THE BAY
(Laurie Styvers, Hugh Murphy)
Tom Parker: piano
Gary Taylor: bass
Mal Luker: sitar
Andrew Steele: drums
Pete Wilsher: pedal steel
Tristan Fry: percussion
David Whitaker: string arrangement
Unknown: strings

26. THERE’S STILL TIME (FOLLOW YOUR HEART)
Laurie Styvers: piano
George Lee: soprano saxophone
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums
Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Paddy McHugh, Jerry Hovell: backing vocals

27. OH COLORADO
Laurie Styvers: piano
Billy Behnke: guitar
Tommy Eyre: organ
Chris Stewart: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums, percussion

28. GATHER THE GRAIN
Laurie Styvers: piano, backing vocals
Tommy Eyre: electric piano
Alan Parker: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
John Fields: percussion
Dyan Birch, Frank Collins, Paddy McHugh: backing vocals

29. TAKE GOOD CARE
Laurie Styvers: piano
Mick Cox: guitar
Chris Stewart: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums

30. THE WAY IT SHOULD STAY
Laurie Styvers: piano
Gary Taylor: bass
Andrew Steele: drums
Billy Behnke & Alan Parker: acoustic guitars
Tommy Eyre: electric piano
George Lee: soprano saxophone

31. NOW THAT THE RAIN’S STOPPED
Tom Parker: piano, electric harpsichord
Alan Parker: acoustic guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Andrew Steele: drums
Pete Wilsher: pedal steel
Tristan Fry: percussion

32. PART TIME LOVER
Laurie Styvers: piano
Billy Behnke: acoustic guitar
Rodney Wyatt: electric guitar
Jerry Donahue: acoustic guitar
Alan Parker: electric guitar
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums, percussion

33. CRAZY RAINY SPRING
Laurie Styvers: piano
Rodney Wyatt: electric guitar
Jerry Donahue: acoustic guitar
Alan Parker: electric guitar
Tommy Eyre: electric piano
Gary Taylor: bass
Henry Spinetti: drums
John Fields: percussion

34. IF YOU DON’T WRITE ME SOON
Tom Parker: piano, electric piano
Gary Taylor: bass
Andrew Steele: drums
Pete Wilsher: pedal steel
Tristan Fry: glockenspiel, percussion

35. OH COLORADO (alternate version)
Laurie Styvers: piano, backing vocals
Gary Taylor: bass
Andrew Steele: drums
John Fields: percussion
George Lee: soprano saxophone
David Whitaker: string arrangement
Unknown: strings

36. YOU BE THE TIDE, I’LL BE THE BAY (alternate mix)
(Laurie Styvers, Hugh Murphy)
Tom Parker: piano
Gary Taylor: bass
Mal Luker: sitar
Andrew Steele: drums
Pete Wilsher: pedal steel

19-29 Originally released as 'The Colorado Kid'
Chrysalis CHR 1038 (5/73)
30-37 previously unreleased

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Originally from Texas, Laurie Styvers was a gifted songwriter with an enchanting voice conjuring superb late-60s/early-70s British pop. She was a student in late-'60s London, where she recorded 'Spilt Milk' (1971) and 'The Colorado Kid' (1973).
'Gemini Girl: The Complete Hush Recordings' reappraises this enigmatic and unsung artist, with much previously unreleased material. ... more

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