Dana Gillespie (June 18, 1976) “Love Keeps No Season” / “Celandine’s Blues” – Single 7" UK

Jun 18, 1976

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A soulful and theatrical 1976 single from Dana Gillespie, “Love Keeps No Season” was taken from the original London cast recording of the musical Mardi Gras. Produced by the legendary team of Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley, the release showcases Gillespie’s powerful vocal delivery and dramatic style.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Dana Gillespie

Label: EMI

Date: June 18, 1976

Catalogue: EMI 2453

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: UK

lA-Side: “Love Keeps No Season” Written by: Blaikley, Howard, Bragg Produced by: Ken Howard, Alan Blaikley B-Side: “Celandine’s Blues”

Written by: Blaikley, Howard, Bragg Produced by: Ken Howard, Alan Blaikley

TRACK LIST UK 7" Commercial Single (EMI 2453)

A. Love Keeps No Season

B. Celandine’s Blues

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

Main Commercial – EMI 2453 (Stereo) Promo copies exist (Demo Record Not For Resale) Alternate version (new matrix numbers: EMI 2453 A-2 / B-1)

PERSONNEL

Dana Gillespie — vocals
Ken Howard & Alan Blaikley — producers

THE STORY

Released on June 18, 1976 on EMI (catalogue EMI 2453), “Love Keeps No Season” / “Celandine’s Blues” was taken from the original London cast recording of the musical Mardi Gras (EMC 3123). Both tracks were written by the hit-making team of Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley. This was a promotional release with some copies issued as demos. A revised version with new matrix numbers was later sent out to correct an earlier pressing error.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The single is from the cast recording of the 1976 musical Mardi Gras. Promo copies feature “DEMO RECORD NOT FOR RESALE (18.6.76)” text on the labels. Multiple variants exist due to a corrected pressing run. The release highlights Dana Gillespie’s versatile theatrical and soulful vocal style.

International Issues (None)

RELATED MATERIAL

Dana Gillespie (1976) Mardi Gras (Original London Cast Recording)

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