Brackett, J.: Simple Gifts / Billy, J.: She's Always A Woman / Taylor, J.: You Can Close Your Eyes / Still, S.: Helplessly Hoping (King's Singers)

Featuring

The King's Singers
Billy Joel
James Taylor
Anonymous
Anonymous (Traditional)
Wallace Willis

Stephen Stills
Anonymous (Spiritual)
Randy Newman
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner (Sting)
Paul Simon
John David

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Recording & Production

Gregg Jackman, who also worked on The King's Singers' albums "Good Vibrations" and "Spirit Voices," was the expert sound engineer and co-producer for "Simple Gifts."

Recording & Production

The album was recorded at Francis Rossi's house; Francis Rossi is the founder of the band Status Quo.

Composer's Artistic Vision

The album's concept, "Simple Gifts," combines folk and pop elements, focusing on strong melodies in songs regardless of their origin.

Recording & Production

This album, "Simple Gifts," is the first full, a cappella album recorded by The King's Singers in 12 years.

Recording & Production

The recording environment was challenging, as the group sang in Status Quo's drum room, which picked up every small sound.

Recording & Production

The recording of "Simple Gifts" took place over several months, starting in October/November 2007 and finishing with 10 days in January 2008, including twelve-hour days.