Speedy Return is an album by Steve Ashley, released in 1975.
Steve Frank Ashley (born 9 March 1946 at Perivale, London) is a British singer-songwriter, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, writer and graphic designer. Ashley is best known as a song writer and first gained public recognition for his work with his debut solo album, Stroll On (Gull, 1974). Taking his inspiration from English traditional songs, Ashley has developed a song writing style, which is contemporary in content whilst reflecting traditional influences in his melodies, poetry and vocal delivery.
Tracks
1 None Can Tell (Steve Ashley) 4:11
2 Don’t Forget (Steve Ashley) 5:05
3 Well Well Well (Steve Ashley) 4:40
4 Good Enemies (Steve Ashley) 4:46
5 Lazy Lament (Steve Ashley) 2:42
6 Speedy Return (Steve Ashley) 1:02
7 Old John England (Steve Ashley) 2:35
8 Cynical Sam (Steve Ashley) 3:37
9 Travelling Through the Night (Steve Ashley) 4:13
10 Broken Wing (Steve Ashley) 3:10
11 Well at the World’s End (Steve Ashley) 3:14
12 Duke of Cambridge (Steve Ashley) 3:12
13 First Thing (Steve Ashley) 4:43
Musicians
1 None Can Tell
| Bass | Lyle Harper |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
| Background Vocals | Richard Byers |
2 Don’t Forget
| Bass | Dave Pegg |
| Drums | Dave Mattacks |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
3 Well Well Well
| Bass | Lyle Harper |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
4 Good Enemies
| Bass | Lyle Harper |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
5 Lazy Lament
| Bass | Dave Pegg |
| Drums | Dave Mattacks |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
6 Speedy Return
| Bass | Dave Pegg |
| Drums | Dave Mattacks |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
7 Old John England
| Bass | Dave Pegg |
| Drums | Dave Mattacks |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
| Background Vocals | Richard Byers |
8 Cynical Sam
| Bass | Lyle Harper |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
9 Travelling Through the Night
| Bass | Lyle Harper |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
10 Broken Wing
| Bass | Dave Pegg |
| Drums | Dave Mattacks |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
11 Well At The World’s End
| Bass | Dave Pegg |
| Drums | Dave Mattacks |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
12 Duke Of Cambridge
| Bass | Lyle Harper |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Steve Ashley |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
13 First Thing
| Bass | Dave Pegg |
| Drums | Dave Mattacks |
| Guitar | Richard Byers |
| Mandolin | Steve Ashley |
| Keyboards | Royston Mitchell |
| Percussion | Dennis Lopez |
Liner Notes
Producer – Robert Kirby
Arranged By (Orchestration) – Robert Kirby
Engineer – Roger Quested
Technician (Tape Operator) – Dave Harris
Design – Gull Graphics
Photography – Sanders
Recorded At – Morgan Studios
Mixed At – Morgan Studios
Produced For – Harbrook Productions Ltd.
Distributed By – Motown Record Corporation
Speedy Return is an album by Steve Ashley, released in 1975.