you can sing on the left or bark on the right

Akarma is proud to present the debut album by one of the most interesting American singer-songwriters of all time. Dirk Hamilton is the real thing and he has never compromised himself by trying to find the fastest road to success. On the contrary, disillusioned by certain unfavorable reviews, he disappeared from the music scene for a time, but fortunately his passion for music eventually forced him to return to the stage. Originally released in 1976, this work is full of memorable songs like, The Sweet Forever, with its folk jazz arrangements, the vibrant Sweet And Cold and the intimate and dusky Wasn't That One Night Good. These songs speak loud and strong even today and it is not a coincidence that Hamilton usually plays them back to back during his live show. Musicians of the caliber of Larry Carlton, Dean Parks, Elliott Randall, Jeff Porcaro, Chuck Rainey, Chris Hillman also appear here. Dirk has also given us two bonus tracks recorded in the early 70s—which are very close to the Belfast soul sound and early Van Morrison, one of his first idols.
Track listing - 1. The Sweet Forever 2. Waterfall 3. Little Big-Time Man 4. She Don't Squash Bugs 5. I Got To Feelin' 6. Sweet and Cold 7. Wasn't That One Night Good 8. Grow A Rose 9. When She Kiss Ya' Like She Love (Ya' Know