BARBARA DICKSON - ONLY SEVENTEEN (1981)

Barbara Dickson performing her 1981 single 'Only Seventeen'. Visit Barbara's official website at www.barbaradickson.net

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[komodoman]

Was that many years ago? Because then it ought to be re-released, in my opinion, but I understand there's a situation there preventing that apparently. :-(

[fateocharlie]

@komodoman Yes, in the early 90s. I've tried so many times to get Barbara's back catalogue released on CD. A few companies have been keen but have met a brick wall when they've applied to the record company for the rights. Something to do with contracts drawn up with Barbara's ex-manager I believe. Sad, but we're unlikely to get all these great old recordings, except on compilations!

[komodoman]

Thanks, that would be cool if someone located that eventually, it's such a great song and of course a pity the original album's not on CD.

[fateocharlie]

@komodoman It was realeased on CD... long out of print now but copies do turn up on ebay and Amazon?

[komodoman]

Did this song never have a promo video?

[fateocharlie]

@komodoman There WAS a promo video for this (directed by Gary Downie apparently) but never seen it unfortunately

[comingaliveagain]

This song should have been a huge hit

[komodoman]

It's a real shame yes, and when even Barbara herself has doubts it'll happen we could be in for a long wait, I guess it's an odd situation there they'd perhaps rather we didin't talk about but licensing out (especially whene there's an obvious demand) ought to be a good idea for all involved. Oh well, I had hoped it'd happen like they finally managed to get Kiki Dee's old 70s/80s albums out, that took some hauling too but eventually success.