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A Song for All Seasons

by Renaissance

Released: March 03, 1978

Progressive rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"A Song for All Seasons" is the eighth studio album by the English progressive rock band Renaissance, released in 1978. Drummer Terry Sullivan received his first songwriting credit on the title track, contributing the basic tune for the song's extended instrumental intro, which was based on a song he had written in 1971. This album marked the return of electric guitars to the band's music after several years.

Inside the Recording

The track "She Is Love," originally intended for Annie Haslam to sing, was performed by Jon Camp instead because the orchestral backing was recorded in the wrong key for Haslam.

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Interesting Facts

A shortened version of "Back Home Once Again"…

A shortened version of "Back Home Once Again" was used as the theme song for the short-lived 1977 British TV series The Paper Lads.

In 2019, Esoteric Recordings announced a re-mastered and…

In 2019, Esoteric Recordings announced a re-mastered and expanded 3 CD edition of the album, released on March 29.

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Essential Tracks

Back Home Once Again

A shortened version of "Back Home Once Again" was used as the theme song for the short-lived 1977 British TV series The Paper Lads.

She Is Love

The track "She Is Love," originally intended for Annie Haslam to sing, was performed by Jon Camp instead because the orchestral backing was recorded in the wrong key for Haslam.

Northern Lights

The song "Northern Lights" reached the top ten on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's only UK chart single.

Song for All Seasons

"A Song for All Seasons" is the eighth studio album by the English progressive rock band Renaissance, released in 1978.

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Reception

The song "Northern Lights" reached the top ten on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's only UK chart single.

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The Complete Album Story

"A Song for All Seasons" is the eighth studio album by the English progressive rock band Renaissance, released in 1978. This album marked the return of electric guitars to the band's music after several years. The song "Northern Lights" reached the top ten on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's only UK chart single.

A shortened version of "Back Home Once Again" was used as the theme song for the short-lived 1977 British TV series The Paper Lads. The track "She Is Love," originally intended for Annie Haslam to sing, was performed by Jon Camp instead because the orchestral backing was recorded in the wrong key for Haslam.

Drummer Terry Sullivan received his first songwriting credit on the title track, contributing the basic tune for the song's extended instrumental intro, which was based on a song he had written in 1971.

In 2019, Esoteric Recordings announced a re-mastered and expanded 3 CD edition of the album, released on March 29.