Tuesday, June 24th will mark the release of Rockabilly sensation, Robert Gordon’s 11th album, “I’m Coming Home,” his first release since 2007. This exciting new record, is a leap towards what started it all for the Maryland grown singer, featuring a dozen all new recordings.
Produced by Robert Gordon with guitarist Quentin Jones co-producing for Lanark, “I’m Coming Home” includes three new original songs, “Low Down Weekend” and “Quit This Big Old Town” written by Dibbs Preston of The Rockats and “Its Only Love” written by Barry Ryan, also of The Rockats. Marshall Crenshaw, who wrote “Walk Hard,” also plays guitar on two tracks, “Walk Hard” and “Its Only Love.” Another guest musician, drummer David Uosikkinen of The Hooters, plays on “Little Pig” and “Mountain Of Love.”
“Lanark is excited to release Robert’s new album,”explains co-producer and guitarist Quentin Jones. The songs show hues of the classic sound and feel, found on his hit records, Rock Billy Boogie and Bad Boy. Fans can expect to hear the same Robert Gordon that broke the mold of rock & roll and rockabilly!”
From his punk rock days fronting the Tuff Darts to his days on RCA Records, Robert Gordon has always had music on his mind and in his sights. “I’m Coming Home” lets that shine through on every track. The CD will be officially released on June 24th. But, is available now at lanarkrecords.net. Gordon will be touring worldwide during 2014 to support “I’m Coming Home!”
“Robert has worked with some of the industry’s most respected musicians throughout his career,” explains Lanark CEO Frank Barrett. “Bruce Springsteen, Anton Fig, Paul Shaffer, Link Wray, Chris Spedding, Danny Gatton, Eddie Angel and our own Quentin Jones, who also co-produced and played guitar on all of the tracks.”
Listen to audio samples of each track here. CDs, digital downloads and photos are available upon request.
I’m Coming Home Track List
1. I’m Coming Home (1:45)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Quentin Jones
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
2. Walk Hard (2:28)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Marshall Crenshaw
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
Back Ground Vocals: Melissa Rose Marion
3. Honky Tonk Man (2:01)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Electric Guitar: Quentin Jones
Acoustic Guitar: Mickey Dean Fisher
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
Pedal Steel: Skip Krevens
Back Ground Vocals: Robert Gordon
4. Low Down Weekend (3:25)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar : Quentin Jones
Rhythm Guitar: Dibbs Preston
Bass: Quentin Jones
Drums: Dave Ferrara
Pedal Steel: Skip Krevens
Hammond B3: Ralph Miller
Back Ground Vocals: Dibbs Preston
5. It’s Late (1:55)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Rob Stoner
Guitar solo and Acoustic Guitar: Quentin Jones
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
Back Ground Vocals: Robert Gordon
6. Heaven (2:53)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Quentin Jones
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
Saxophone: Kenneth McCoy
Piano: Ralph Miller
7. It’s Only Love (2:15)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Marshall Crenshaw
Rhythm Guitar: Quentin Jones
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
Back Ground Vocals: Robert Gordon
8. Mountain Of Love (2:08)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Rob Stoner
Rhythm Guitar: Quentin Jones
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: David Uosikkinen
Piano: Ralph Miller
Fiddle: Gary Oleyar
Back Ground Vocals: Kristin Bigness, Ali Freezman
9. Under Your Spell Again (2:49)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Acoustic Guitar: Mickey Dean Fisher
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
Pedal Steel: Skip Krevens
Fiddle: Gary Oleyar
Back Ground Vocals: Robert Gordon
10. Lucille (2:55)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Quentin Jones
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
Piano: Ralph Miller
Saxophone: Kenneth McCoy
Back Ground Vocals: Rob Stoner
11. Quit This Big Old Town (2:42)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Quentin Jones
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: Dave Ferrara
12. Little Pig (2:20)
Vocals: Robert Gordon
Guitar: Quentin Jones
Bass: Rob Stoner
Drums: David Uosikkinen
Piano: Rob Stoner
Back Ground Vocals: Rob Stoner
