Name: Mixed Blessing by William Topley
Brand: William Topley
SKU: 731455845228
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

Singer/songwriter William Topley and Sting session man/guitarist Dominic Miller exude a passionate bluesy seduction on Mixed Blessing. This collection includes seven songs by Topley's former band, the Blessing, as well as four new solo tracks from the British country-soul man himself. He delivers a Southern drawl matching the grit of Tom Waits ("Sycamore Street"), holds a soul-tinged heartache ("Sweetheart"), and struts with a sassy swagger on the twangy sweetness of "A Drink Called Love." Reflective and soul-searching, Topley doesn't wallow in the process. His craftsmanship as a solo act and as a bandleader showcases his attractive musical mix. He's not wholeheartedly reserved, although he seeks solace in a common peace. He doesn't slow down either, hearkening like a brooding Nick Cave on "Wake Up (Your Dream Sounds So Sad)." Life's lessons are his template, and Mixed Blessing is Topley's finest inclusion to what he's capable of. He doesn't sell himself short...ever. ~ MacKenzie Wilson

1. Wake Up (Your Dream Sounds So Sad)

by William Topley

Drums: Jim Kimberley; Performer
Guitar: Dominic Miller
Luke Brighty; Performer
Keyboard: Mark Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Dominic Miller
Jim Kimberley
Mike Westergaard; Performer
Composer: William Topley
Dominic Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Dominic Miller
William Topley; Composer
Performer: Dominic Miller
James Eller
Mike Westergaard
Luke Brighty
Jim Kimberley
Mark Taylor; Performer
Engineer: Mike Westergaard; Production
Mixing: John Kelton; Production
Mixing Assistant: Paula Montondo; Production
Recording Assistant: Natalie Forsyth
Matt Hay; Production
Additional Keyboards: Mike Westergaard
Dominic Miller
Jim Kimberley; Other
Additional Producer: Mike Westergaard; Other
Bass Guitar: James Eller; Performer
Studio Personnel: Natalie Forsyth
Mike Westergaard
Paula Montondo
Matt Hay
John Kelton; Production
Primary Artist: William Topley; Main Performer
Producer: Dominic Miller
Mike Westergaard
William Topley; Production

2. Sycamore Street

by William Topley

Composer: William Topley
Colin Vearncombe; Composer
Drums: Jim Kimberley; Performer
Lyricist: Colin Vearncombe
William Topley; Composer
Background Vocals: Shola; Performer
Guitar: Luke Brighty; Performer
Keyboard: Mark Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Mike Westergaard
Jim Kimberley; Performer
Performer: Mike Westergaard
Luke Brighty
Shola
Mark Taylor
Jim Kimberley
James Eller; Performer
Engineer: Mike Westergaard; Production
Mixing: John Kelton; Production
Mixing Assistant: Paula Montondo; Production
Recording Assistant: Natalie Forsyth
Matt Hay; Production
Additional Keyboards: Mike Westergaard
Jim Kimberley; Other
Additional Producer: Mike Westergaard; Other
Bass Guitar: James Eller; Performer
Studio Personnel: Matt Hay
John Kelton
Paula Montondo
Natalie Forsyth
Mike Westergaard; Production
Primary Artist: William Topley; Main Performer
Producer: Mike Westergaard
William Topley
Colin Vearncombe; Production

3. Song Of A Seabird

by William Topley

Composer: William Topley
Dominic Miller; Composer
Drums: Jim Kimberley; Performer
Lyricist: Dominic Miller
William Topley; Composer
Background Vocals: Colin Vearncombe; Performer
Guitar: Dominic Miller
Luke Brighty; Performer
Keyboard: Mark Taylor; Performer
Percussion: Dominic Miller
Jim Kimberley
Mike Westergaard; Performer
Performer: Colin Vearncombe
James Eller
Mike Westergaard
Mark Taylor
Luke Brighty
Jim Kimberley
Dominic Miller; Performer
Engineer: Mike Westergaard; Production
Mixing: John Kelton; Production
Mixing Assistant: Paula Montondo; Production
Recording Assistant: Natalie Forsyth
Matt Hay; Production
Additional Keyboards: Mike Westergaard
Dominic Miller
Jim Kimberley; Other
Additional Producer: Mike Westergaard; Other
Bass Guitar: James Eller; Performer
Studio Personnel: Natalie Forsyth
Mike Westergaard
Paula Montondo
Matt Hay
John Kelton; Production
Primary Artist: William Topley; Main Performer
Producer: Dominic Miller
Mike Westergaard
William Topley; Production

4. Sophia

by William Topley

Acoustic Guitar: Colin Vearncombe; Performer
Bass Guitar: James Eller; Performer
Drums: Jim Kimberley; Performer
Electric Guitar: Luke Brighty; Performer
Keyboard: Mark Taylor; Performer
Composer: Colin Vearncombe
William Topley; Composer
Performer: James Eller
Colin Vearncombe
Mark Taylor
Luke Brighty
Jim Kimberley; Performer
Lyricist: Colin Vearncombe
William Topley; Composer
Engineer: Mike Westergaard; Production
Mixing: John Kelton; Production
Mixing Assistant: Paula Montondo; Production
Recording Assistant: Matt Hay
Natalie Forsyth; Production
Additional Producer: Mike Westergaard; Other
Background Vocals: Colin Vearncombe; Performer
Studio Personnel: Natalie Forsyth
John Kelton
Mike Westergaard
Matt Hay
Paula Montondo; Production
Primary Artist: William Topley; Main Performer
Producer: Colin Vearncombe
William Topley
Mike Westergaard; Production

5. (I Don't Wanna Go) Uptown

by William Topley

Acoustic Guitar: Don Potter; Performer
Composer: Dominic Miller
William Topley; Composer
Background Vocals: Donna Mcelroy
Lisa Silver; Performer
Lyricist: Dominic Miller
William Topley; Composer
Mixing Assistant: David Hall; Production
Recording Assistant: David Hall; Production
Bass Guitar: Willie Weeks; Performer
Drums: Eddie Bayers; Performer
Electric Guitar: Dann Huff
Dominic Miller; Performer
Keyboard: Barry Beckett
Steve Nathan; Performer
Percussion: Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Performer: Lisa Silver
Barry Beckett
Willie Weeks
Eddie Bayers
Don Potter
Donna Mcelroy
Dann Huff
Steve Nathan
Dominic Miller
Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Mixing: Csaba Petocz; Production
Recording: Csaba Petocz; Production
Studio Personnel: David Hall
Csaba Petocz; Production
Primary Artist: William Topley; Main Performer
Producer: Barry Beckett; Production

6. Drink Called Love

by William Topley

Acoustic Guitar: Don Potter; Performer
Composer: Dominic Miller
William Topley; Composer
Background Vocals: Donna Mcelroy
Lisa Silver; Performer
Lyricist: Dominic Miller
William Topley; Composer
Mixing Assistant: David Hall; Production
Recording Assistant: David Hall; Production
Bass Guitar: Willie Weeks; Performer
Drums: Eddie Bayers; Performer
Electric Guitar: Dann Huff
Dominic Miller; Performer
Keyboard: Barry Beckett
Steve Nathan; Performer
Percussion: Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Performer: Lisa Silver
Barry Beckett
Willie Weeks
Eddie Bayers
Don Potter
Donna Mcelroy
Dann Huff
Steve Nathan
Dominic Miller
Terry Mcmillan; Performer
Mixing: Csaba Petocz; Production
Recording: Csaba Petocz; Production
Studio Personnel: David Hall
Csaba Petocz; Production
Primary Artist: William Topley; Main Performer
Producer: Barry Beckett; Production

7. Soul Love

by The Blessing, Cutty Ranks

Featured Artist: Cutty Ranks; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Blessing; Main Performer
Composer: Cutty Ranks
William Topley
Mike Westergaard
Luke Brighty
Kevin Hime Knowles; Composer
Lyricist: Kevin Hime Knowles
Cutty Ranks
William Topley
Mike Westergaard
Luke Brighty; Composer
Producer: Jimmy Miller; Production

8. Sweetheart

by The Blessing

Drums: Geoff Dunn; Performer
Primary Artist: Blessing; Main Performer
Performer: Rebecca Price
Geoff Dunn; Performer
Vocals: Rebecca Price; Performer
Composer: William Topley; Composer
Lyricist: William Topley; Composer
Producer: The Blessing
Blessing; Production

9. Highway 5

by The Blessing

Primary Artist: Blessing; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Perri; Performer
Drums: Jeff Porcaro; Performer
Performer: Perri
Richard Tee
Jeff Porcaro; Performer
Piano: Richard Tee; Performer
Composer: Luke Brighty
Kevin Hime Knowles
William Topley
Mike Westergaard; Composer
Lyricist: Luke Brighty
Kevin Hime Knowles
William Topley
Mike Westergaard; Composer
Producer: Mike Westergaard
Neil Dorfsman; Production

10. Delta Rain

by The Blessing

Accordion: Bruce Hornsby; Performer
Primary Artist: Blessing; Main Performer
Performer: Rebecca Price
Bruce Hornsby
Richard Tee
Soozie Tyrell; Performer
Piano: Richard Tee; Performer
Violin: Soozie Tyrell; Performer
Vocals: Rebecca Price; Performer
Composer: William Topley; Composer
Lyricist: William Topley; Composer
Producer: Mike Westergaard
Neil Dorfsman; Production

11. Hurricane Room

by The Blessing

Background Vocals: Sharon Perry
Lori Perry
Carolyn Perry
Darlene Perry; Performer
Primary Artist: Blessing; Main Performer
Drums: Mel Gaynor; Performer
Guitar: Robben Ford; Performer
Performer: Lori Perry
Darlene Perry
Carolyn Perry
Mel Gaynor
Robben Ford
Nicky Hopkins
Sharon Perry; Performer
Piano: Nicky Hopkins; Performer
Composer: William Topley; Composer
Lyricist: William Topley; Composer
Producer: Mike Westergaard
Neil Dorfsman; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 6 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 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

6/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rock

Label

Island Mercury

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 6, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

731455845228

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Mixed Blessing

1. Wake Up (Your Dream Sounds So Sad)

2. Sycamore Street

3. Song Of A Seabird

4. Sophia

5. (I Don't Wanna Go) Uptown

6. Drink Called Love

7. Soul Love

8. Sweetheart

9. Highway 5

10. Delta Rain

11. Hurricane Room

Technical Specifications

Mixed Blessing

Product information

Release options

1. Wake Up (Your Dream Sounds So Sad)

2. Sycamore Street

3. Song Of A Seabird

4. Sophia

5. (I Don't Wanna Go) Uptown

6. Drink Called Love

7. Soul Love

8. Sweetheart

9. Highway 5

10. Delta Rain

11. Hurricane Room

Technical Specifications