Album: Home Thoughts (1973)
Charted: 8
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  • Clifford T. Ward (1944-2001) never had the commercial success his fans felt he deserved; he has been compared with Paul McCartney, and nowhere is this more evident than in "Gaye," his biggest hit. Released April 13, 1973 backed by another self-penned song, "Home Thoughts From Abroad," it is said to have been inspired by several women, and was by far his biggest hit. >>>
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    Alexander Baron - London, England

Comments: 3

  • Marko from New ZealandClifford T Ward was a musical genius, his lyrics poetic . His song Home Thoughts from Abroad is pure magic the way intertwines the lyrics with Robt Brwng’s poem
  • Jmn from AustraliaMy God I Love this beautiful song, always have, ever since I was 14.
  • Stuart from Elgin ScotlandGreat song
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