Originally released on 20th Century USA in 1976, Farewell Fairbanks is arguably Edelman’s most successful and accessible album. It spawned three hits in ‘You’, ‘Uptown, Uptempo Woman’ and a cover of ‘Concrete and Clay’. A highly polished production, combined with Edelman’s fantastic songwriting (described by the man himself as a time when he was “getting the hang of it”) results in a fantastic example of radio friendly mid 70s singer songwriter fayre. Rocking numbers and balladry sit comfortably together to create a gorgeous “adult” pop record.
1. CONCRETE AND CLAY
2. BLUE STREET
3. THE UPTOWN, UPTEMPO WOMAN (AND THE DOWNTOWN DOWNBEAT GUY)
4. HIGHWAY AFFAIR
5. FAREWELL FAIRBANKS
6. YOU
7. LET THE SAILORS DANCE
8. FRESH OUT’A LOVE
9. BRING THE BABY IN WITH THE BACON
10. WEEKEND IN NEW ENGLAND