On October 20, after 9 studio albums, the big compilation by Richard Hawley will finally be released. The guitarist/singer who, from his Sheffield base, has conquered increasing audiences in recent decades with his timeless and romantic songs and rocking passion.
Now: The Best of Richard Hawley, curated by Hawley himself and his collaborator Colin Elliot, spanning a career spanning more than twenty years and displaying all aspects of his mastery as a songwriter; it combines his most cinematic moments with his most polished and beloved work, as well as some hidden gems from his early work, to create a collection for his die-hard fan base and the perfect entry point for his newest fan.
The collection also contains examples of his work for television, including some beautiful ones Not the Only Way (originally titled The Only Wayfrom the album Low bank), which was recently re-recorded for the TV series Full Montyand his 2019 version of Bob Dylan The Ballad of the Thin Man, which was recorded for the fifth season finale of Peaky Blinders.
Richard Hawley is widely regarded as one of England’s greatest and most respected songwriters. In addition to two Mercury Music Prize nominations, one BRIT award nomination and four UK Top 10 albums, Hawley has collaborated with artists including Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, Lisa Marie Presley, Paul Weller and Elbow.
“Falls down a lot. General tv buff. Incurable zombie fan. Subtly charming problem solver. Amateur explorer.”
