FREE SPIRIT ~ MGS-2001 ~ Maple Grove Records
FREE SPIRIT LINER NOTES:

If variety is the spice of life, this album has it all. Whether you prefer the crying country sounds of BACK TO MY HOME AGAIN, the driving beat of HEY GIZELLA, the nostalgic 'rock' sound of GO PLAY YOUR EVER-LOVING GAME, or the romanticism of IN LOVE AGAIN, all illustrate well the remarkable range of talent to be found in FREE SPIRIT.

The members of this unique group take their roots from a variety of backgrounds - Canadian, British and Chinese. Prairie dance halls, British pubs and clubs, and Oriental life-styles have all influenced the musical development of FREE SPIRIT. As a result of this, the music produced here reveals a surprising melting-pot of ideas from many musical styles and eras - including Swing, Rock and Country & Western.

In producing this album of twelve original songs and arrangements, FREE SPIRIT have simply expressed what has occurred naturally to them. The result is an exciting blend of melodies and sounds which can be readily enjoyed by everyone. So now, sit back and experience FREE SPIRIT.

SIDE 1
1. You Must Remember (Jones) Vocal: Terry Fleetwood
2. Back To My Home Again (Blair) Vocal: Terry Fleetwood
3. Boogie Band (Jones) Vocal: Bill Hillman
4. Hey Valerie (Jones/Blair) Vocal: Terry Fleetwood
5. Estevan Coal Train (Jones) Vocal: Terry Fleetwood
6. Hey Gizella (Jones) Vocal: Terry Fleetwood
SIDE 2
7. Listen To Me Cry (Bill Hillman) Vocal: Bill & Sue-On
8. Who's To Say (Blair/Jones) Vocal: Terry Fleetwood
9. The Truckin' Song (Blair) Terry Fleetwood
10. My Love Song To You (Jones) Terry Fleetwood
11. In Love Again (Jones) Vocal: Sue-On Hillman
12. Go Play Your Ever-Lovin' Game (Jones) Terry Fleetwood

All Selections MAPLE GROVE MUSIC, BMIC (PRO)

FREE SPIRIT PERSONNEL:
Terry Fleetwood: Lead & Back-Up Vocals ~ Harmonica in 5 ~ Piano in 3
Bill Hillman: Lead Vocals ~ Rhythm & Lead Guitars all songs
Sue-On Hillman: Lead & Back-Up Vocals ~ Percussion
Ian Hunter: Drums in all songs ~ Back-Up Vocals
Ken Blair: Bass in all songs ~ Rhythm Guitar in 9 ~ Back-Up Vocals
Al Jones: Piano in all songs ~ Organ in 6, 10, 11

Produced by Al Jones with invaluable assistance from Bill Hillman
Arrangements by Free Spirit
Recorded at Century 21 Studios, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Engineers: John Hildebrand, Colin Bennett
Photography by Photography Unlimited, Brandon, Manitoba
Bi-plane courtesy of Ken Gowler, Brandon

INTRODUCING FREE SPIRIT (MEDIA PROMO RELEASE)

Free Spirit! - A remarkable group of six professional workers whose considerable musical talents have, up till now, been hidden in second place behind their working professions. However, they now are doing what thousands of others would love to do but never have the chance - that is, break out of a work routine to let their voices be heard in a medium they really enjoy - Music.

The members of this unique group take their roots from a variety of different backgrounds - Canadian - British - and Chinese. As a result of this their music reveals a surprising melting-pot of ideas from many styles and eras, including swing, rock and country & western.

In producing an album of twelve original songs and arrangements, Free Spirit have simply expressed what has occurred naturally to them. The result is a surprising variety of melodies and sounds which can be enjoyed by old and young alike.

Free Spirit Features:
Al Jones - Piano & Original Material
Terry Fleetwood - Lead Vocals, Harmonies, Piano
Ken Blair - Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Back-up Vocals, Originals
Ian Hunter - Drums, Sax, Back-up Vocals

With Guest Artists:
Sue-On Hillman - Lead & Back-up vocals, Percussion
Bill Hillman - Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Originals