It kind of reminds me of some of the Windham Hill artists, but with singing of course. Cool find!
Departures :: Lewis – L’Amour [1983]
- Lewis
- L’Amour
- (R.A.W. Records)
- ???, Canada
- Originally Released: 1983
From the summer’s moon of Aaron Levin:
Thanks to the hard work of Numero Group‘s Rob Sevier, the world’s most epic soft-synth mumbler has been caught with a Canadian citizenship. What started with a chance pull in an Edmonton flea-market by one Jon Murphy, ended in a bewildering world-wide phenomenon of softness. Lewis’ lone LP from 1983 is as unusual as it is delicate; an incomprehensible whispered drawl lingers above mysts of smooth-laced synthesizers and nylon guitar as Lewis croons his way through inaudible love, suffering, and mid-afternoon bliss. The confusion accelerates as you begin to dissect the record: dedications to Christie Brinkley, an incredible facsimile on the cover (looking surprisingly like Aaron Levin), a record label named R.A.W., and a history of rip-offs and potential murders (uncovered by multiple individuals tracking members associated with Lewis’ LP). In the end there are no answers. Lewis remains a mystery, with only his name (not Lewis), citizenship (Canadian), and a PO Box in Hawaii. I once found five copies in Calgary, Alberta, which makes me believe this unidentified future softness began in the heart of wild roses. But we may only wonder. Until then, enjoy the most incomprehensible album in the universe (yes, it’s softer than THOMAS). If you can transcribe the lyrics to “I Thought The World of You” I will give you a rare record. [Special thanks for those involved in uncovering the Lewis mystery (and laughing at me when I began to champion it): Jon Murphy, Rob Sevier, Jack Fernwood, and Douglas McGowan].
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Lewis – I Thought The World of You
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This is HUGE! Love this record. Love the Canada connection. Kudos to everyone unraveling this one. I’m gonna blast it (not blast it) in my office all day now.
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Thanks this is great! Friends and I have been wondering about the origins of this album for a while. Great to have some more information on this bittersweet gem.
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Is that a legit alternate cover? That’s bonkers.
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Legit. I’ve seen it in the flesh. Previous owner claimed he bought it from a WFMU sale in the mid-90s. Doesn’t seem like a DJ hoax, but it could be.
So many questions.
When that cover surfaced (WFMU 2011) we were just totally blown away.
Best,
Aaron Levin
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Amazing. I love this man. I love this story. That alt cover IS bonkers.
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This is just good. Must hear more.
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amazing! thank god you can still track it down on the internet. thanks for this!
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i love winter reading, dont you
i love winter reading, dont you
after all, iiiiiehhhit will ever have noone
sounds you n gyoooi look up a week
only the blueeeahhh, smy ooo seee
i love winter reading, dont youi thought the world of you
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This is lovely. Awesome find.
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i can find an active link for this anywhere. HELP!
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anyone got an extra copy for sale?!
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It kind of reminds me of some of the Windham Hill artists, but with singing of course. Cool find!
This is HUGE! Love this record. Love the Canada connection. Kudos to everyone unraveling this one. I’m gonna blast it (not blast it) in my office all day now.
Alternate cover for Lewis:
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z86/drnunez/Lewis.jpg
Thanks this is great! Friends and I have been wondering about the origins of this album for a while. Great to have some more information on this bittersweet gem.
Is that a legit alternate cover? That’s bonkers.
Legit. I’ve seen it in the flesh. Previous owner claimed he bought it from a WFMU sale in the mid-90s. Doesn’t seem like a DJ hoax, but it could be.
So many questions.
When that cover surfaced (WFMU 2011) we were just totally blown away.
Best,
Aaron Levin
Amazing. I love this man. I love this story. That alt cover IS bonkers.
This is just good. Must hear more.
amazing! thank god you can still track it down on the internet. thanks for this!
i love winter reading, dont you
i love winter reading, dont you
after all, iiiiiehhh
it will ever have noone
sounds you n gyooo
i look up a week
only the blueee
ahhh, smy ooo seee
i love winter reading, dont you
i thought the world of you
This is lovely. Awesome find.
i can find an active link for this anywhere. HELP!
anyone got an extra copy for sale?!
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