If You Could Hear Me Now by The Walker Brothers - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

Comparing the equally lengthy track listings of the '60s-based After the Lights Go Out and the '70s-based If You Could See Me Now to one another, one gets the impression that both decades were equally fruitful for the Walker Brothers. And if space for John's grand version of Curtis Mayfield's "He'll Break Your Heart" couldn't be found on the latter, surely there must have been some frayed nerves caused by picking the selections. Further inspection reveals that no, that wasn't the case -- it's more a matter of slightly bungled selecting (relatively important biggies like "Lines" and "No Regrets" did make the cut, however) and the fact that previously unissued material was sitting around, just waiting to be released on a compilation like this one. It's not necessarily the quality that kept versions of Jimmy Webb's "The Moon's a Harsh Mistress," Stevie Wonder's "I Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer," and Randy Newman's "Marie" off No Regrets and Lines -- most of them are just as mediocre as anything found on those records. More importantly, their orphaned status often had to do with timing; many of them were appearing on several other artists' records around the time. So this isn't sock drawer emptying in the strictest sense. After the covers and MOR workouts subside, the entire first side of Nite Flights comes along to shake things up. The majority remains brilliant, full of dark disco and huge string arrangements. Including the final song of that LP side might have been too generous; the inclusion of Gary's "Death of Romance" proves that there indeed was a prototype for Glenn Frey's "You Belong to the City," a notion all the more painful when placed in the shadow of an epic like "The Electrician." The closing "Tokyo Rimshot" is Scott's surprising stab at Tomita-style electronics with a hint of Chip Davis, ideal for '70s sports highlight reels. ~ Andy Kellman

1. No Regrets

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
John Walker; Performer
Background Vocals: Bones
Suzanne Lynch; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Composer: Tom Rush
T. Rush; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Rush
T. Rush; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Ben Emrys-roberts
Phil Harding
Bob Broglia; Production
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ritchie Hitchcock
Alan Parker; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The David Katz Orchestra
The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Recording: The Walker Brothers
Geoff Calver; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Geoff Calver; Production

2. Lover's Lullaby

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: J. Ian; Composer
Lyricist: J. Ian; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Geoff Calver; Production

3. I've Got To Have You

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: K. Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson; Composer
Lyricist: K. Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Geoff Calver; Production

4. Loving Arms

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Tom Jans; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Jans; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Unknown; Production

5. I Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Stevie Wonder; Composer
Lyricist: Stevie Wonder; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Unknown; Production

6. The Moon's a Harsh Mistress

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Jimmy Webb; Composer
Lyricist: Jimmy Webb; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Unknown; Production

7. Marie

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Randy Newman; Composer
Lyricist: Randy Newman; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Unknown; Production

8. Lines

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Jerry Fuller; Composer
Lyricist: Jerry Fuller; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Geoff Calver; Production

9. Inside of You

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Tom Jarvis; Composer
Lyricist: Tom Jarvis; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Geoff Calver; Production

10. We're All Alone

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Boz Scaggs; Composer
Lyricist: Boz Scaggs; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Geoff Calver; Production

11. Brand New Tennessee Waltz

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Jesse Winchester; Composer
Lyricist: Jesse Winchester; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Geoff Calver; Production

12. Dreaming As One

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Scott Walker
John Walker
Len Walker
Judd Procter
Alan Parker; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: David Palmer
William Smith; Composer
Lyricist: David Palmer
William Smith; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Geoff Calver; Production

13. Til I Gain Control Again

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Rodney Crowell; Composer
Lyricist: Rodney Crowell; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Unknown; Production

14. The Ballad

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Composer: John Walker; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter
Len Walker
Alan Parker; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Percussion: Gary Walker
Dougie Wright
Chris Karan; Performer
Lyricist: John Walker; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Electric Guitar: Ritchie Hitchcock
Alan Parker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Unknown; Production

15. Shutout

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Scott Engel
S. Engel; Composer
Lyricist: Scott Engel
S. Engel; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Dave Macrae; Production

16. Fat Mama Kick

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Scott Engel
S. Engel; Composer
Lyricist: Scott Engel
S. Engel; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Dave Macrae; Production

17. Nite Flights

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Scott Engel
S. Engel; Composer
Lyricist: Scott Engel
S. Engel; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Dave Macrae; Production

18. The Electrician

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Scott Engel
S. Engel; Composer
Lyricist: Scott Engel
S. Engel; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Dave Macrae; Production

19. Death of Romance

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Gary Leeds
G. Leeds; Composer
Lyricist: Gary Leeds
G. Leeds; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Scott Walker
Dave Macrae; Production

20. Tokyo Rimshot

by The Walker Brothers

Acoustic Bass: Brian Odges; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Alan Parker
Len Walker
Scott Walker
John Walker
Judd Procter; Performer
Background Vocals: Suzanne Lynch
Bones; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Alan Parker
Judd Procter
Scott Walker
Len Walker
John Walker; Performer
Bass Guitar: Brian Odges; Performer
Arranger: Steve Grey; Composer
Composer: Scott Walker; Composer
Lyricist: Scott Walker; Composer
Conductor: Steve Grey; Conductor
Drums: Barry Morgan
Dougie Wright; Performer
Electric Guitar: Alan Parker
Ritchie Hitchcock; Performer
Percussion: Chris Karan
Dougie Wright
Gary Walker; Performer
Performer: The Walker Brothers; Performer
Piano: Steve Grey
Dave Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Primary Artist: The Walker Brothers; Main Performer
Producer: Unknown; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 16 minutes and 45 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

16/20 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/20 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, R&B, Soul, British Invasion, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary, Lite Rock, Vocal-Pop

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099750330227