Greg Hawkes "Niagara Falls" LP 1983
In '83 keyboardist of The Cars; Greg Hawkes decided to embark on a solo career, and I am so glad he did. This album he released in 1983 is what I could call a "synth masterpiece." The two highlights from this album are "Twenty-Seven Shirts" and "Jet Lag" while the rest of the album still makes for a good listen the whole way through, I have decided those are my two favorite songs on the album.
There was also a music video for "Twenty-Seven Shirts" which can be viewed here on youtube that was kindly uploaded by the user 45rpm80s (Thanks!)
After releasing this one album, Greg Hawkes still played keys for The Cars through their later career. In recent years Greg released an all ukulele album that featured Beatles cover songs.
You can order the CD here: http://www.acousticmusicresource.com/product_info.php?cPath=20&products_id=5471
It is also available on iTunes
He also was touring with The "New" Cars and Flo & Eddie of The Turtles too. Greg Hawkes is a fantastic keyboardist and deserves more musical credit in my opinion. With high hopes we can hopefully see Niagara Falls released on CD soon! I am going to share 2 songs from the album with all of you, "Twenty-Seven Shirts" and "Jet Lag."
Twenty-Seven Shirts
http://www.mediafire.com/?m0kntntz4ud
Jet Lag
http://www.mediafire.com/?djzwmgeztj5
Sincerely,
Justin
