Songbook

Description

Gilbert OSullivan, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of his generation will return in 2024 with Songbook, following his previous successful studio album Driven.

Songbook, a newly recorded 12 track album including a classic collection of key songs from Gilberts expansive catalogue over the last 55 years. Recorded at Lafayette, Kings Cross in late 2023. The album features long time friend, Bill Shanley on guitar and backing vocals.
The album features paired down versions of classic songs such as Alone Again (Naturally), Clair and Get Down. There is also a brand new tracks which features on the album entitled A Kiss is a Kiss. This new album is a reminder to both existing fans and potential fans that Gilbert OSullivan is the songwriters songwriter.

Gilbert has been championed in recent years by everyone from Paul Weller, Nina Simone, Mick Hucknall, Squeezes Difford & Tilbrook, Neil Diamond to Gary Barlow (whose Crooner Sessions Gilbert duetted on a few years ago), The Charlatans Tim Burgess, Empire Of The Sun and Boy George.

Songbook

A newly recorded 12 track album including a classic collection of key songs from Gilberts expansive catalogue over the last 55 years. Recorded at Lafayette, Kings Cross in late 2023.
The album features paired down versions of classic songs such as Alone Again (Naturally), Clair and Get Down. This is the first time Alone Again (Naturally) has been re-recorded since its original release in 1971! There is also a brand new track specifically recorded for this album, entitled A Kiss is A Kiss. This newly recorded album is a reminder to both existing fans and potential fans that Gilbert OSullivan really is, the songwriters songwriter.