"The CD has a long history – some good, some bad – and space does not permit me to indulge all of that history. This is a new release, not a re-issued CD. My good friend Russ Hammond gave me the use of his studio at Coffs Harbour – where this project was originally ‘born’ – but never participated, as he was very ill with cancer. This was the last recording session for Alan Hawking who passed away not to long after this project commenced. Also no longer with us are Pete Hayes and Gary Brown. We were honoured to have their talents on this project.
The production is all new Jimmy Little, with all songs having never been recorded by him ‘til now, except a couple which he recorded for another label many years ago. Jimmy and I had no trouble in selecting new songs to suit him and he was excited to be doing a new project which was close to his heart. The original recordings were to have new vocals one day, but ‘one day’ never came and the years slipped away, so the recording was not finalised. So, we come to Steve Newton of Enrec Records who gave ‘mouth-to-mouth resuscitation’ to the original vocals, and to Robert Clark, for making me happy with his expertise as MD and his musical arrangements.
Jimmy Little. What can one say that has not already been said? Always a friend, his love for music ran deep, as did his love for his family. Despite his enormous following I feel some of the industry had failed to embrace the true talents of Jimmy Little while he was living – no, that is not correct, the should have embraced Jimmy as a person. I hope this CD will fill a gap, as I presume that there will be no ‘new’ music forthcoming. To all - Fly Like A Bird" – Ross Murphy.
Title: At Last
Format: CD
Release Date: 05 Apr 2013
Artist: Little, Jimmy
Sku: 2222765
Catalogue No: OPPL560
Category: Rock
Disc Count: 1
Transfer Format: Compact Disc
Video Format: World Music
Primary Audio: OPPL560
Language: 9343433001383
Subtitles: Rocket Group