This is a resolutely incomplete, non-definitive guide to British (and Irish) country music, or at least the small sliver of it visible to me, here in the distant American colonies. There have been an awful lot of UK (and Irish) twangbands, dating back many decades, and many remain quite obscure, even on the isles. But I will keep banging away and tracking down as many artists as I can find. As always, any helpful comments, corrections and suggestions are welcome.
This page covers the Letter "N"
The Nadens "Now That I've Found You" (Storm Records, 1978) (LP)
(Produced by Wayne Paulo)
The Nadens "Fox On The Run" (Soundings Records, 1982) (LP)
The Cody Nash Outfit "Country Music The Cody Nash Way" (Lucky Records, 1970) (LP)
The Nashville Cats "Smash Hits Country Style" (Wind Mill Records, 197--?) (LP)
Nashville Dream "Nashville Dream" (Tank Records, 197--?) (LP)
Natchez Trace "From Natchez To Nashville" (Philips Records, 1971) (LP)
(Produced by Gordon Smith)
Though the chatty liner notes go on and on about how difficult it was to choose where to record this album, they unfortunately neglect to tell us where the band was from... They chose a studio in Essex, so perhaps they were from thereabouts. Anyway, the group included Roger Knowles on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Nick Strutt (lead guitar, bass, mandolin), Richie Bull (banjo, bass, lead guitar), John Kirkham (drums), and Dave Hines playing drums on one track only... The repertoire was pretty strong, with covers of "I Like Trains," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," "Sin City," "Southbound," and Terry Fell's "Truck Driving Man," along with some original material, and a version of "She Moved Through The Fair." Any additional info is welcome!
Pete Nelson "The Road That Leads Me Home" (Westwood Records, 1975) (LP)
(Produced by Gordon Davies & David Whiteley)
Pete Nelson "I Remember Elvis In A Country Way" (Tank Records, 1978) (LP)
Bob Newman "Bob Newman" (Together Records, 1978) (LP)
(Produced by Bob Newman & R. A. J. Boughton)
Country covers with singer Bob Newman, backed by steel guitar picker/multi-instrumentalist Slim Pickins and a compact band that also included harmonica and trombone... The group included Bob Newman on vocals and guitar, with Dave Adams on keyboards, Carl Benson (bass), Keith Dance (bass), Bob Pearce (drums), Slim Pickins (banjo, dobro, fiddle and steel), Graham Walker (lead guitar), and Ted Watkins (guitar). They covered pop and country alike, with tunes Buck Owens and son Buddy Alan, Waylon and Willie, Roger Bowling's "Lucille," and even a couple of Neil Diamond tunes and one from Paul McCartney and Wings. As with many British twang records of the era, they neglect to tell us where Bob Newman was from, though the album was recorded at Audiogenie studios in Reading, Berkshire.
Bob Newman & Carole Gordon "No Stopping" (Together Records, 19--?) (LP)
Bob Newman & Carole Gordon "In Harmony" (Together Records, 1984-?) (LP)
Rab Noakes "Rab Noakes" (A&M Brothers, 1972) (LP)
(Produced by Bob Johnston & Bob Potter)
Rab Noakes "Red Pump Special" (Warner Brothers, 1974) (LP)
(Produced by Elliott Mazer)
