Yoni is the second solo album by Ginger, frontman of rock band The Wildhearts. It was released on January 22, 2007 and features 12 tracks. It was produced by Tim Smith of Cardiacs, who had previously produced the debut album from SilverGinger 5, Black Leather Mojo, and Jason Edwards (Wolfsbane).
The album is dedicated to "the spirit, determination, strength & inspiration of Trace".Yoni sleeve notes, Round Records, 2007. This refers to "Trace da Space", an active and well-loved member of the Ginger/Wildhearts community, who diedTHE WiLDHEARTS MAiLiNG LiST at Yahoo! Music Groups, posting announcing news about Trace . December 3, 2006.
Track listing "Black Windows" (5:35) "When She Comes" (3:37) "Holiday" (3:59) "Smile In Denial" (6:14) "Jake" (8:25) "The Night I Was Born Again" (5:25) "Why Can't You Just Be Normal All The Time" (3:24) "Can't Drink You Pretty" (5:17) Contains part of the main "riff" from "In The Mood" (as popularised by Glenn Miller) as well as the chorus from "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (as popularised by the Andrews Sisters). "This Bed Is On Fire" (5:13) "Save Me" (5:32) "Wendy You're Killing Me" (3:33) "Siberian Angel" (5:31) Lead vocal song by Vaden Todd Lewis, who is the singer/guitarist for Toadies. "One Love, One Life, One Girl"* "Inside Out"* "Lil´Bit´O Gravy"* *Japanese bonus tracks All songs written by Ginger.
Personnel
Main band Ginger - vocals, guitar, percussion "Random" Jon Poole - bass, vocals Denzel - drums Jason Edwards - guitar, vocals Tim Smith - piano, Synthesizer, mellotron, tubular bells, vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar, church organ, percussion,
Additional musicians Suzy Kirby - vocals Olga - vocals, lead guitar Chris Catalyst - vocals Tracie Hunter - backing vocals Phoebe White - backing vocals Ben Davies - piano Tom Evans - violin Sara Longe - violin Helen Goatly - viola Harry Escott - cello Bernie Torme - lead guitar Ralph Boss - baritone saxophone Neil Doherty - trumpet Tom Rushton - trumpet Nadiah Killick - alto saxophone Vaden Todd Lewis - vocals Sharron Fortnam - vocals Warner E Hodges - lead guitar
Notes and references
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