{"product_id":"the-journey-so-far","title":"The Journey...So Far","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA life in songs, still unfolding.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Journey … So Far \u003c\/i\u003esees Mike d’Abo making a welcome return to the forefront of today’s music scene, with this, his latest album. It is an outstandingly personal yet universal statement of intent, reaffirming his status as one of the most distinctive and enduring voices in British songwriting. Having started out singing on a string of hits with Manfred Mann, including the chart topping ‘Mighty Quinn’, he’s still best remembered for writing ‘Handbags \u0026amp; Gladrags’ and ‘Build Me Up Buttercup’, two iconic songs that have since become the soundtrack of so many people’s lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoth songs are lovingly revisited here with fresh and vibrant new interpretations, along with ten brand new songs that illustrate with searing honesty all the peaks \u0026amp; valleys he’s experienced on his extraordinary journey. While some songs reveal a spiritual dimension that reflect the conflicts we all face in life; other songs, celebrating the joys of life, are sung with an explosive energy and resilience that belies his age!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduced by Jess Bailey with a master’s touch, the album is a beautifully crafted work of art that effortlessly connects past eras with the present, indicating that while Mike has continued honing his craft, he also proved his durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTRACKLIST \u003cstrong\u003eLP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIDE A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBroken Rainbows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMusic Is My Mistress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHandbags \u0026amp; Gladrags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eJesus in My Pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBallad Me Up Buttercup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIDE B \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHumanity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eGolden Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSixteen Summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA Younger Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eOne Father\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBuild Me Up Buttercup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRACKLIST \u003cstrong\u003eCD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken Rainbows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic Is My Mistress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandbags \u0026amp; Gladrags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumanity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallad Me Up Buttercup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixteen Summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus in My Pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Younger Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild Me Up Buttercup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Father\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapa Didn't Tell Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosarita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandbags \u0026amp; Gladrags (piano voice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Charly Records Store","offers":[{"title":"LP-Black","offer_id":57555908919679,"sku":"CHIMSP101","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":57555908952447,"sku":"CHIMCD101","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7074\/3213\/files\/5061110805270-FrontCover.jpg?v=1779110636","url":"https:\/\/charlydirect.com\/products\/the-journey-so-far","provider":"Charly Records Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}