Description

Songchild is the full-length debut album by the American singer and songwriter Paul Skyland, independently released on Venture Records in 1982. A second full-length album entitled One to One was later released on Venture as well.

Here’s another fellow who appears to have drawn some inspiration from Dan Fogelberg with admirable results. Paul’s moods are often of a gentle acoustic nature, such as «Take Me To The Father», the string-orchestrated title track, or the beautiful dreamy «Now And Then», Attractive flute work flows gracefully alongside the acoustic guitars on «The Other Side Of Pain». Heavier rock edges are set forth in «Sweet Lady’s Arms» and «Something New», the latter mildly similar to Fogelberg’s «Power Of Gold». Paul on acoustic rhythm guitar and vocals, assisted by others on lead acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, organ, synthesizer, flute, bass and percussion. An independent release recorded in Painesville, Ohio. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Songchild”
A2. “Something New”
A3. “Now And Then”
A4. “Runaway”

Side Two
B1. “Take Me To My Father”
B2. “Be My Lady”
B3. “Other Side Of Pain”
B4. “This Is For You (My Little Ones)”
B5. “Sweet Lady’s Arms”

Note: Paul Skyland released a two-sided 7-inch single on Venture Records in 1978 featuring “A Song For Robin” and “Give Me Your Love”. Produced by Paul Skyland, engineered by Dave Aiken with strings arranged by Roy Stewart.