Uriah Heep's all around utility man just had too much energy and material so he got his mates to back him on his first solo effort. And what a grand album it is. Ballads, quiet moments, and heartache are combined with powerful guitars and Ken's emotional vocals. The version of 'Rain' presented here is quieter than the Heep recording, but I think the instrumentation and vocals allow it to tell a better tale here. The gatefold cover has the library book in question displayed prominently. The slightly psychedelic inner cover has a few photos of Ken posing and playing. Always dynamic with the Heep, this time Ken goes it alone and hits the mark square on dead center.

What we started out as an idea for an acoustic set, purely for a fans 'get together', has become this album.
Both Steve and I wanted to present certain 'known songs' in a slightly different way and we think that we have achieved this. For us it was fun. But a lot of it is down to the quality of the songs and the professional attitude of those who helped it happen!!
With love to my wife Iris, for taking care of life. – John Lawton

The former singer with Les Humphrie's Singers, Lucifer's Friend and Uriah Heep (1976-1979) doesn't need a special introduction. Read his interview at Let It Rock and you'll find answers to many a questions.