Kirwan albums coming out on CD!?!

[bretonbanquet]

I thought I'd never see the day - I heard from a friend who subscribes to a Japanese music release email newsletter, and on it were the three Danny Kirwan albums which are apparently being released on CD in Japan on Feb 22



Here's a link to Tower Records Japan - well done if you can read it, but you can see the album covers and the date of release.

http://beta1.search.tower.jp/test.ph...=danny+kirwan+

Big news for Danny fans as only Second Chapter was ever released on CD, way back in '93 and it sold out very quickly. Let's hope it comes to fruition with no hitches, and that Danny sees some proper income from these releases!

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

I thought I'd never see the day - I heard from a friend who subscribes to a Japanese music release email newsletter, and on it were the three Danny Kirwan albums which are apparently being released on CD in Japan on Feb 22



Here's a link to Tower Records Japan - well done if you can read it, but you can see the album covers and the date of release.

http://beta1.search.tower.jp/test.ph...=danny+kirwan+

Big news for Danny fans as only Second Chapter was ever released on CD, way back in '93 and it sold out very quickly. Let's hope it comes to fruition with no hitches, and that Danny sees some proper income from these releases!

According to Chris Frohring (the owner of the "Unofficial Danny Kirwan Website"), Danny won't see a penny of any sales of his albums. A few years ago, Chris was heading a campaign to get Danny's solo albums released...or, at least, an anthology of his solo material. After getting the thumbs up from a record company and even put on the "upcoming releases" list, the record company shifted gears & released Ram Jam City instead.

[bretonbanquet]

Originally Posted by chiliD

According to Chris Frohring (the owner of the "Unofficial Danny Kirwan Website"), Danny won't see a penny of any sales of his albums. A few years ago, Chris was heading a campaign to get Danny's solo albums released...or, at least, an anthology of his solo material. After getting the thumbs up from a record company and even put on the "upcoming releases" list, the record company shifted gears & released Ram Jam City instead.

It would be a crime if Danny didn't see any money from this. Are you in touch with Chris Frohring - does he know about any Japanese releases? I also tried for ages to find out who owned the rights to the solo albums, but predictably no-one would tell me... wouldn't Clifford Davis own the rights?

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

It would be a crime if Danny didn't see any money from this. Are you in touch with Chris Frohring - does he know about any Japanese releases?

After I read your post, I emailed him...haven't gotten a response as of yet.

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

I also tried for ages to find out who owned the rights to the solo albums, but predictably no-one would tell me... wouldn't Clifford Davis own the rights?

Maybe...don't know...I seem to recall, at least AT THE TIME, the record company that released Ram Jam City (Sanctuary?) owned the rights, but I'm not sure about now, though.

[aleuzzi]

Wow, I've always wanted to hear Midnight in San Juan (have Second Chapter on lp)and am interested in getting the cd. But it's a real crime if Danny won't see any proceeds from the sales. They won't make much $, but still this just seems like adding insult to injury. The poor guy has faced one hard knock after another in his career. Geez.

[bretonbanquet]

Originally Posted by chiliD

After I read your post, I emailed him...haven't gotten a response as of yet.




Maybe...don't know...I seem to recall, at least AT THE TIME, the record company that released Ram Jam City (Sanctuary?) owned the rights, but I'm not sure about now, though.

Any news on this, Chili?

[chiliD]

Still no reply.