Shine

Shine is Mary Black's ninth studio album released in 1997, where she abandons her usual sound and production. The album was recorded in Los Angeles, California, United States, with a combination of local session musicians and members of her Irish band. On production was Larry Klein (who had worked with Peter Gabriel and Joni Mitchell), and he aided in selecting songs from a new crop of songwriters. Most notably, Mary Black sang five songs written by David Gray. Black dedicated the album to the memory of Dave Early "a true friend and a gifted musician". Track listing "Shine" (David Gray) (4:38) "One and Only" (Scott Cutler, Annie Preven) (4:01) "Almost Gone" (David Gray) (3:36) "Nobody Lives Without Love" (Larry Klein, Tonio K.) (5:05) "I Misunderstood" (Richard Thompson) (3:49) "Trespass Shoes" (David Gray) (5:21) "I Will Be There" with Paul Brady (Paul Brady, John O'Kane) (4:21) "What Does It Matter" (David Gray) (4:17) "Beautiful" (Amy Kanter) (4:14) "Late Night Radio" (David Gray) (3:05) "By the Hour" (Larry Klein, David Batteau) (4:19) hidden track: "Two Dancers In the Dark" (Paul Buckley) (3:38) Personnel Mary Black - vocals, backing vocals Jerry Marotta - drums, percussion Garvan Gallagher - bass Bill Shanley - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric high-strung guitar, mandolin Pat Crowley - Hammond organ, accordion, piano Frank Gallagher - fiddle, whistle, keyboards Larry Klein - bass, bass guitars, drums, percussion, keyboards Michael Landau - electric guitar Greg Leisz - acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, pedal steel guitar, baritone guitar. Weisenborn guitar solo on track 6 Jim Cox - Hammond organ Technical Carrie McConkey, Damien McCollum - production coordination Gwendolen Cates - cover photography References