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- Catalogue ID: VPPHD101CD
- Release Date: 2009
- Label: Voiceprint
- Stock Status: In Stock
- Price: £10.99
Ph.D. was the coming together of three hugely experienced and respected musicians - Jim Diamond, Tony Hymas and Simon Phillips.
The self-titled Ph.D. album was originally issued in 1981 and was what is known in the business as a ‘slow burner’. The single ‘I Wont Let You Down’ received encouraging airtime on radio in the UK but initially seemed to stall. However a few months later radio picked up on the single in a big way and it was re-promoted, sending it this time into the Top 10 of the singles chart peaking at No. 3. The album was also repackaged and re-promoted.
Following the release of the album Ph.D. would go on to record one more album in the 80s before going their separate ways, with Diamond and Hymas eventually re-forming in the 90s. Jim Diamond went on to score two hit singles as a solo artist in the 80s, ‘I Should Have Known Better’ reaching No.1 and ‘Hi Ho Silver’ (theme tune to the ‘Boon’ TV series') reaching No.5. Tony Hymas returned to play and record with Jeff Beck.
This reissue of the band’s debut album, now retaining its original title and cover, contains the hit single ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ and the follow up single ‘Little Suzi’s On The Up’.
Before Ph.D. Jim Diamond had been the vocalist with British rock band ‘Bandit’ who released two albums for Arista Records. He’s recorded with both Tony Banks and Steve Hackett, including...
- ‘Days of Long Ago’ on Steve Hackett’s 1999 album Darktown
- ‘You Call This Victory’ on Tony Banks’ 1986 album Soundtracks
- ‘Sailing’ (charity single) by ‘Rock Against Repatriation’ - an all-star band assembled by Steve Hackett.
Tony Hymas and Simon Phillips were members of the Jeff Beck Group during Jeff’s popular late 70s fusion period. Tony recorded and co-wrote tracks on Jeff’s 1980 album 'There and Back' and was also a member of the Jack Bruce band in addition to being a classical and jazz composer and pianist.
Simon Phillips was already a seasoned session drummer. He’s arguably best known now for his time with Toto, but has played with numerous acts and artists including The Who,Mike Oldfield and Phil Manzanera. Simon played on Mike Rutherford’s solo album Smallcreep’s Day and also contributed to the ‘Sailing’ single from Steve Hackett’s Rock Against Repatriation project (mentioned above). More recently Simon has been working with Steve and Chris Squire on as yet unreleased material!
Ph.D.’s new third album ‘Three’ is also available HERE
Buy both albums for a special price HERE
To listen to an mp3 interview with Jim and Tony discussing 'Three' and Ph.D. in general (including several Ph.D. tracks) click HERE
Check-out Ph.D. performing ‘I Wont Let You Down’ on Top Of The Pops in 1982…
The self-titled Ph.D. album was originally issued in 1981 and was what is known in the business as a ‘slow burner’. The single ‘I Wont Let You Down’ received encouraging airtime on radio in the UK but initially seemed to stall. However a few months later radio picked up on the single in a big way and it was re-promoted, sending it this time into the Top 10 of the singles chart peaking at No. 3. The album was also repackaged and re-promoted.
Following the release of the album Ph.D. would go on to record one more album in the 80s before going their separate ways, with Diamond and Hymas eventually re-forming in the 90s. Jim Diamond went on to score two hit singles as a solo artist in the 80s, ‘I Should Have Known Better’ reaching No.1 and ‘Hi Ho Silver’ (theme tune to the ‘Boon’ TV series') reaching No.5. Tony Hymas returned to play and record with Jeff Beck.
This reissue of the band’s debut album, now retaining its original title and cover, contains the hit single ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ and the follow up single ‘Little Suzi’s On The Up’.
Before Ph.D. Jim Diamond had been the vocalist with British rock band ‘Bandit’ who released two albums for Arista Records. He’s recorded with both Tony Banks and Steve Hackett, including...
- ‘Days of Long Ago’ on Steve Hackett’s 1999 album Darktown
- ‘You Call This Victory’ on Tony Banks’ 1986 album Soundtracks
- ‘Sailing’ (charity single) by ‘Rock Against Repatriation’ - an all-star band assembled by Steve Hackett.
Tony Hymas and Simon Phillips were members of the Jeff Beck Group during Jeff’s popular late 70s fusion period. Tony recorded and co-wrote tracks on Jeff’s 1980 album 'There and Back' and was also a member of the Jack Bruce band in addition to being a classical and jazz composer and pianist.
Simon Phillips was already a seasoned session drummer. He’s arguably best known now for his time with Toto, but has played with numerous acts and artists including The Who,Mike Oldfield and Phil Manzanera. Simon played on Mike Rutherford’s solo album Smallcreep’s Day and also contributed to the ‘Sailing’ single from Steve Hackett’s Rock Against Repatriation project (mentioned above). More recently Simon has been working with Steve and Chris Squire on as yet unreleased material!
Ph.D.’s new third album ‘Three’ is also available HERE
Buy both albums for a special price HERE
To listen to an mp3 interview with Jim and Tony discussing 'Three' and Ph.D. in general (including several Ph.D. tracks) click HERE
Check-out Ph.D. performing ‘I Wont Let You Down’ on Top Of The Pops in 1982…
Track List
Little Suzi's On The Up
War Years
Oh Maria
Oo Sha Sha
I Won't Let You Down
There's No Answer To It
Poor City
Up Down
Hollywood Signs
Radio To On
War Years
Oh Maria
Oo Sha Sha
I Won't Let You Down
There's No Answer To It
Poor City
Up Down
Hollywood Signs
Radio To On