One House Left Standing is the first album by English singer-songwriter Claire Hamill, released in 1972. She was just 17 when she recorded it.
The album cover depicts Claire Hamill sitting on an old railway wheel in front of the Tees Transporter Bridge. The photograph was taken by Brian Cooke on the north side of the River Tees and was one of a series of photos featuring the bridge in the background.
Track listing All songs written by Claire Hamill and Mike Coles, except where noted.
"Baseball Blues" (Claire Hamill) – 4:30 "Man Who Cannot See Tomorrow's Sunshine" – 2:40 "Consummation" – 2:15 "River Song" – 4:30 "Where Are Your Smiles At" – 2:20 "When I Was a Child" (Hamill) – 2:11 "Urge for Going" (Joni Mitchell) – 6:45 "Flowers for Grandma" – 1:35 "Phoenix" – 2:40 "Smile Your Blues Away" (Hamill) – 2:15
Personnel Claire Hamill – guitar, pipe organ, vocals Phil Bates – double bass Paul Buckmaster – cello, arrangements John Bundrick – keyboards Jack Emblow – accordion John Hawken – keyboards Aubrey Johnson – oboe Simon Kirke – drums David Lindley – guitar, mandolin John Martyn – guitar John Pigneguy – French horn Terry Reid – guitar, vocals Ray Warleigh – flute Tetsu Yamauchi – bass Richard Hewson - string arrangements Technical John Burns - engineer, mixing Brian Cooke - cover photography
Reception
The Allmusic review by Jo-Ann Greene awarded the album 4 stars and states "The entire set is carefully crafted, deftly arranged, and beautifully played, while Hamill shines throughout. The only complaint one can make is that she tries too much.".
References
External links Claire Hamill's website