Unsung Heroes (1997)

Description

Paul’s album Unsung Heroes (1997) was warmly received by fans for its introspective songwriting and soulful blues style. It features 12 tracks, including “Sleeping by the Telephone”, “You will rise again” and “Free delivery of the Blues.” The album was recorded and mixed at Amps Factory Studios in Germany, marking the start of Paul’s long collaboration with producer and bassist Ingo Rau. It also highlights contributions from musicians like Butch Coulter (harmonica), Paul Henry (guitar), and Nigel Portman-Smith (bass, piano, Hammond organ).

Songs like “Daddy Don’t Come Home” and “Rats on your Tail” explore personal and social themes with poetic nuance while “You will rise again” offers a message of resilience and “Forbidden Kisses” and “Lovely Day” showcase Paul’s romantic and reflective side.

Tracklist

1. The last but one Time
2. Sleeping by the Telephone
3. Forget her
4. You know how it is
5. Daddy don’t come Home
6. Rats on your Tail
7. You will raise again
8. Dirty Work
9. Lovely Day
10. Forbidden Kisses
11. Free Delivery of the Blues
12. No Play today