Distant Shores (album)


Distant Shores is the fifth studio album by the English duo Chad & Jeremy. It was released on 15 August 1966. Distant Shores was recorded between November 1965 and March 1966. This is the first album in which the duo were given time to craft their sound and style. This album is a precursor to their psychedelic album, Of Cabbages and Kings. It includes the first recording of Paul Simon's "Homeward Bound", predating even Simon & Garfunkel's record.
The title track was composed by the duo's young bassist, James William Guercio, who went on to his own significant career in the music industry. "Distant Shores" was released as a single in the U.S. and rose to No. 30 in the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1966. A second single, "You Are She", topped out at No. 87.

Recording

"Distant Shores was a milestone in Chad & Jeremy history because the title track were recorded on the West Coast. This was an important development because we were finally able to track our recordings and work with a producer with whom we had a strong rapport, namely Larry Marks, a fellow song writer and creative spirit," Chad Stuart recalls.

Track listing

  1. "Distant Shores" – 2:44
  2. "Ain't It Nice" – 3:07
  3. "When Your Love Has Gone" – 2:38
  4. "Homeward Bound" – 2:33
  5. "The Way You Look Tonight" – 2:33
  6. "Morning" – 2:49
  7. "You Are She" – 2:36
  8. "Everyone's Gone to the Moon" – 2:29
  9. "I Won't Cry" – 2:05
  10. "Early Morning Rain" - 3:41
  11. "Don't Make Me Do It" – 2:39