From Paul Carrack: I’ve always wanted to make a country album – A lot of people detect the influences of soul in my music but I’ve also always loved country – Growing up, I was hungry for any kind of music but I would listen to people like Chet Atkins, The Everly Brothers, Hank Williams and I particularly loved Ray Charles, who is predominantly known for his soul and jazz stuff, but could also sing really great country.
I have an older brother, John, and one Christmas we were given toy guitars, we used to sing along with skiffle, people like Lonnie Donegan and songs like (Hang Down Your Head) Tom Dooley. We really loved The Everly Brothers and would try to sing the harmonies. Cathy’s Clown was a favourite.
Then in the 80s, when I was in a band…

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