1. David Lewis is more known to collectors of late-'60s and early-'70s rock as the leader of the Northern Irish band Andwella's Dream (later shortened to Andwella) than as a solo artist. However, while that group was still going -- some sources give the year 1969, others 1970 -- solo Lewis performances came out on a publisher's demo, issued more than 30 years later on a Japanese release. It's a mixed lot that gives the impression the tracks might have been recorded at separate times and/or separate sessions spaced at least a few months apart.
  2. Many of the cuts are solo piano performances that show some similarities to the work of early singer/songwriters like Carole King, Randy Newman, Elton John, and perhaps even a bit of David Gates. (Some of the melody of "You Don't Know" certainly recalls Bread's "Make It with You.") "On a Day Like Today," on the other hand, might bring to mind Jesse Colin Young's mellower compositions for the Youngbloods. There's a soul-gospel flavor to some of these that makes him sound a little like a singer/songwriter Ray Charles, though you shouldn't get too excited by that comparison; the songs and vocals aren't on the level of Charles or the other aforementioned artists.
  3. Yet there are also a couple tracks with full-band arrangements and orchestration that sound like they could have been placed on official late-'60s pop/rock releases. Whatever the case, they're only passable songs, though Lewis is a decently soulful vocalist.
  4. by Richie Unterberger
  5. 1. You Don't Know - 4:22
  6. 2. On a Day Like Today- 2:42
  7. 3. Such a Long Way to Go - 2:26
  8. 4. Everlasting Love - 3:40
  9. 5. Because of the Love You've Given Me - 2:22
  10. 6. Take My Road - 3:27
  11. 7. Man Without a Name - 2:41
  12. 8. Love Is a Beautiful Thing - 2:41
  13. 9. Learning to Walk - 2:39
  14. 10.Put Away Your Tears - 2:17
  15. 11.Yesterday's Gold - 3:51
  16. All compositions by Dave Lewis
  17. Personnel
  18. *David Lewis - Bass, Guitar, Piano, Vocals
  19. *Gordon Barton - Drums
  20. *Nigel Smith - Bass