Claudia / Big Hand / Casino - Will the Circle Be Unbroken (CD)

CLAUDIA / BIG HAND / CASINO - WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN (1983)
Countrytrio formed in 1983 by three experienced and prominent artists: Claudia Scott (vocals), Ottar «Big Hand» Johansen (vocals, guitar) and Casino Steel (vocals). A kind of "the good, the bad & the ugly" in Norwegian country music. During a short and hectic career, the trio managed to make three albums, grab a Spellemann Prize and increase Norwegians' understanding of quality country. They were three different personalities with vastly different singing voices (and song expressions) that somehow worked well together. Claudia - daughter of Clive Scott - had the beautiful voice and calm expression. Big Hand was the robust, fatherly figure with power and pondus. Casino was the prankster who with his rude singing voice charmed more than he impressed. The trio's debut album Will The Circle Be Unbroken (1983) consisted mainly of cover songs and purchased material, with the exception of three tracks. The title cut was the natural highlight; the old country classic of The Carter Family solidified the believable country style that the trio would opt for. The backing band consisted of a number of ring foxes named Country Star Team.

1 Cajun Invitation

2 Hey Captain

3 You've Come a Long Way Baby

4 Ragged Old Truck

5 Casino's Prayer

6 Ode to Nashville

7 Will the Cirlce Be Unbroken

8 The Fire of Two Old Flames

9 (I Do Not Want No Stranger's) Footsteps in My Bedroom »

10 Trouble Again

11 Swingin 'Door Again

12 Women and Whiskey