Rockabilly Sensation Robert Gordon Releases New Record – “I’m Coming Home”

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Joseph Timmons in Other News // 0 Comments

Tuesday, June 24th will mark the release of Rockabilly sensation, Robert Gordon’s 11th album, “I’m Coming Home," his first release since 2007. This exciting new record, is a leap towards what started it all for the Maryland grown singer, featuring a dozen all new recordings.

Produced by Robert Gordon with guitarist Quentin Jones co-producing for Lanark, "I’m Coming Home" includes three new original songs, "Low Down Weekend" and "Quit This Big Old Town" written by Dibbs Preston of The Rockats and "Its Only Love" written by Barry Ryan, also of The Rockats. Marshall Crenshaw, who wrote "Walk Hard,” also plays guitar on two tracks, "Walk Hard" and "Its Only Love.“ Another guest musician, drummer David Uosikkinen of The Hooters, plays on "Little Pig" and "Mountain Of Love."

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"Lanark is excited to release Robert’s new album,"explains co-producer and guitarist Quentin Jones. The songs show hues of the classic sound and feel, found on his hit records, Rock Billy Boogie and Bad Boy. Fans can expect to hear the same Robert Gordon that broke the mold of rock & roll and rockabilly!"

From his punk rock days fronting the Tuff Darts to his days on RCA Records, Robert Gordon has always had music on his mind and in his sights. "I’m Coming Home" lets that shine through on every track. The CD will be officially released on June 24th. But, is available now at lanarkrecords.net. Gordon will be touring worldwide during 2014 to support "I’m Coming Home!”

“Robert has worked with some of the industry’s most respected musicians throughout his career,” explains Lanark CEO Frank Barrett. “Bruce Springsteen, Anton Fig, Paul Shaffer, Link Wray, Chris Spedding, Danny Gatton, Eddie Angel and our own Quentin Jones, who also co-produced and played guitar on all of the tracks.”

Listen to audio samples of each track here. CDs, digital downloads and photos are available upon request.

I’m Coming Home Track List

1. I’m Coming Home (1:45)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Quentin Jones

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

2. Walk Hard (2:28)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Marshall Crenshaw

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

Back Ground Vocals: Melissa Rose Marion

3. Honky Tonk Man (2:01)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Electric Guitar: Quentin Jones

Acoustic Guitar: Mickey Dean Fisher

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

Pedal Steel: Skip Krevens

Back Ground Vocals: Robert Gordon

4. Low Down Weekend (3:25)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar : Quentin Jones

Rhythm Guitar: Dibbs Preston

Bass: Quentin Jones

Drums: Dave Ferrara

Pedal Steel: Skip Krevens

Hammond B3: Ralph Miller

Back Ground Vocals: Dibbs Preston

5. It’s Late (1:55)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Rob Stoner

Guitar solo and Acoustic Guitar: Quentin Jones

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

Back Ground Vocals: Robert Gordon

6. Heaven (2:53)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Quentin Jones

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

Saxophone: Kenneth McCoy

Piano: Ralph Miller

7. It’s Only Love (2:15)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Marshall Crenshaw

Rhythm Guitar: Quentin Jones

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

Back Ground Vocals: Robert Gordon

8. Mountain Of Love (2:08)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Rob Stoner

Rhythm Guitar: Quentin Jones

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: David Uosikkinen

Piano: Ralph Miller

Fiddle: Gary Oleyar

Back Ground Vocals: Kristin Bigness, Ali Freezman

9. Under Your Spell Again (2:49)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Acoustic Guitar: Mickey Dean Fisher

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

Pedal Steel: Skip Krevens

Fiddle: Gary Oleyar

Back Ground Vocals: Robert Gordon

10. Lucille (2:55)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Quentin Jones

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

Piano: Ralph Miller

Saxophone: Kenneth McCoy

Back Ground Vocals: Rob Stoner

11. Quit This Big Old Town (2:42)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Quentin Jones

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: Dave Ferrara

12. Little Pig (2:20)

Vocals: Robert Gordon

Guitar: Quentin Jones

Bass: Rob Stoner

Drums: David Uosikkinen

Piano: Rob Stoner

Back Ground Vocals: Rob Stoner

About Robert Gordon

Robert Gordon recorded for the great RCA Victor label and has recorded and toured with some of the industry’s most respected musicians of the last 25 years, including Bruce Springsteen, Anton Fig, Paul Shaffer, Link Wray, Chris Spedding, Danny Gatton and Eddie Angel.

He has appeared on many television shows around the world including Conan O’Brien, Late Night With David Letterman, Second City TV, Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, The Old Grey Whistle Test" (U.K. television), “Live from the Bottom Line” (Japanese television), “D.O.C.” (Italian television), “Top Pop” (Dutch television), “Musikladen” (German TV) and a TV commercial for Budweiser Beer.

Robert Gordon’s music has been used in major motions picture soundtracks like Oliver Stone’s “Natural Born Killers” and “The Loveless”, which Robert had a co-starring role with Willem Dafoe. Robert’s hits include, “Fire”, “Red Hot”, “The Way I Walk”, “Rockabilly Boogie” and “Someday, Someway.”

About Lanark Records

Lanark Records’ goal is to produce new music from established veterans and young artists alike. Their signature sound is to put a fresh spin on the classic sounds of Rockabilly, Rock ‘n Roll, Blues, old school Country and Western, Sixties Pop, British Invasion, Girl Groups, Surf Music, Americana, Folk and Roots music. Great music transcends eras and Lanark Records makes recordings that are relevant in the new century.

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