Discography
For some, the discography of Paul Sandy Davis ends in Gracious. Sandys often unspoken career as a solo and collaborative artist consists of a large catalogue of interesting and unique projects Sandy has been a part of. You can read about most of them here…
“Its a long road”
Gracious - “Beautiful”
Beautiful
What a Lovely Rain
Polydor - 56333 - June 1969
The first single produced by Tim Rice and funded by Norrie Paramour for Polydor in 1969. Featuring the bands original Pop/Rock sound before the influence of King Crimson, Yes, Genesis and other progressive rock bands.
Diana - “Whenever Never Comes”
Polydor - 2058 016 - April 1970
Davis/Kitcat written “Whenever Never Comes“ originally written and recorded by “Gracious“ during their 1969 sessions with Tim Rice and Nick Ingram for Norrie Paramour, “Whenever Never Comes“ was picked up by Paramour and released by “Diana” in 1970.
Gracious - “Once On A Windy Day“
Once On A Windy Day
Fugue In ‘D‘ Minor
Vertigo - 6059 009 - July 1970
“Once on a windy day” showcases the first use of the Mellotron. Performed live at the Isle Of Wight 1970. “Fugue In ‘D‘ Minor“ demonstrates Martin Kitkat’s classical influence and style.
Gracious - “Gracious!“ (LP)
Introduction
Heaven
Hell
Fugue In ‘D‘ Minor
The Dream
Vertigo - 6360 002 - June 1970
The album was a huge step up in songwriting, featuring 3 lengthy descriptive pieces, “Heaven“, “Hell“, and “The Dream“. The band had included the mellotron at the time though the compositions heavily featured a mix of electric and acoustic piano, organ, and harpsichord to build atmosphere. Sandys vocal range on the album is a mix of theatric climaxes and lush vocal harmonies.
Various -“Jesus Christ Superstar“
Decca - DXSA 7206 - October 1970
Tim Rice involved Sandy (Paul) after working with him with Gracious. Sandy sang the part of Peter on the original concept album for tracks “The Arrest“ and “Peters Denial“. Sandy was offered the role of Peter in the film adaptation but turned it down to focus on his solo career.
Gracious - “Do You Have A Clean Mind“
Do You Have A Clean Mind (Heaven - Part 1)
Do You Have A Clean Mind (Heaven - Part 2)
Capitol Records - P-2960 - October 1970
Only released in America, aswell as the 1970 “Gracious!“ LP featuring alternative album artwork.
Gracious - “This is…Gracious!!“ (LP)
Originally titled “Super Nova”, the album features a better production being a 16 track recording at Olympic studios during Autumn 1970, featuring the 25-minute suite Super Nova; the tale of a space traveller returning to his home planet, destroyed in a supernova.
SuperNova
- Arrival of the traveller, Blood red sun, What’s come to be, Say goodbye to love, Prepare to meet thy maker
C.B.S.
Blue Skies and Alibis
Hold Me Down
Phillips - 6382 004 - May 1972
“Be On Your Best Behaviour“
Sandys first solo single with United Artists, released as promotion for his upcoming album at the time with Neil Innes producing, recorded at Manor studios at Oxford and featuring musicians Dick Perry, Hughie Flint, Bubs White.
Be On Your Best Behaviour
Everyone Needs a Little Time
Feeth
United Artists - UP 35374 - May 1972
“The Best Days Of My Life“
Best Days Of My Life
Breathe In
Recorded in London with Richard Gillinson producing. Sandys last single with United Artists and the album with Neil Innes is shelved.
United Artists - UP 35463 - November 1972
“My Favourite Lady“
My Favourite Lady
Snuggle Up
EMI 2097 - November 1973
The first of 3 singles released before “Inside Every Fat Man“. Released as recordings concluded for the album. “My Favourite Lady” was inspired by his cat.
I Got Friends
The Last Of My Goodbyes
“I Got Friends“
EMI 2130 - March 1974
More tracks co-produced and arranged by Andrew Jackman, featuring his small but tight orchestral arrangements.
“Inside Every Fat Man“
Inside Every Fat Man
Show a Little Love
EMI 2181 - March 1974
The title track “Inside Every Fat Man“ features Alan Cowderoy on guitars. “Show a Little Love” was offered Andy Williams though he wanted to alter the lyrics.
“Inside Every Fat Man“ (LP)
Sandys debut album, co-produced and arranged Andrew Pryce Jackman (The Syn), engineered by Greg Jackman.
Musicians include: Sandy Davis, Martin Briley, Chris Squire, Peter Skellern, Roy Babbington, Ray Cooper, Henry Spinnetti, Alan Cowderoy, and Andrew Pryce Jackman.
Recorded from May to November 1973
The album is dedicated to his cat, Dolbi, who disappeared on Christmas eve.
Inside Every Fat Man
I Got Friends
Rocker box man
Show a Little Love
Up High
Really Move It
Sunny Day
My Favourite Lady
The Last Of My Goodbyes
Lend Me a Fiver
He Gives Us All His Love
EMI - EMC 3029 - June 1974
“Only Love Can Last Forever“
Only Love Can Last Forever
Eugène Baby
EMI 2261 - February 1975
Recorded with the “Average White Band“ shortly before drummer Robbie McIntosh died of an accidental overdose in America.
“Back On My Feet Again“ (LP)
Sandys second album with EMI records, featuring a new funkier and busier sound, being backed by “Gonzalez“ and “Average White Band“. Produced by Geoffrey Haslam (under the acronym alias Meyer Shagaloff), Sandy Davis, and Trevor Vallis.
Musicians Include: Sandy Davis, Steve Ferroni, Gordon Hunte, Roy Davies, Delyle Harper, Martin Briley, Chris Mercer, Steve Gregory, Paul Travis, George Ford, Rob Townsend, Robbie McIntosh, Alan Gorrie, Roger Ball, Onnie McIntire
Back On My Feet Again
Baby I Do
Wild Woman
Who Knows
Step In The Right Direction
Sweet Little Rock ‘n‘ Roller
Only Love Can Last Forever
You and I
He’s Just a Heartbreaker
EMI - EMC 3070 - March 1975
Paul Travis - “Return Of The Native“ (LP)
Backing Vocals on Paul Travis’ debut solo album “Return Of The Native“ following the single “Valentine“ which also featured backing vocals by Sandy.
A&M Records - EMC 3070 - 1975
Pacific Rock - “Rock-A-Hula Baby“
Rock-A-Hula Baby
Hey Sunshine
BELL 1484 - July 1976
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Panama Rags - “If I Was In Paradise“
If I Were In Paradise
Good Times
ARISTA 61 - July 1976
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Roobarb - “Roobarb’s a Star“
Roobarb’s A Star
Go To Sleep My Teddy Bear
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BELL 1485 - August 1976
Roobarb - “Roobarb“ (LP)
Roobarb’s A Star
Hey Miss Moonlight
Going To The Seaside
Doo Dah Roobarb
Cowardly Cowardly Custard
Monsieur Roobarb
Custard’s Last Stand
Superroob
Roobarb’s Party
Go To Sleep My Teddy Bear
Written and recorded with Paul Travis during 1975 at Mayfair Studios. On a paper-thin budget, the duo plays most instruments. Trevor Vallis, engineer and co-producer plays Bass on the album.
The album was initially a deal made by Johnny Stirling, Sandys manager at the time. By the time the album was completed and on shelves, the “Roobarb“ series was discontinued.
BELL 1485 - August 1976
“A.P.B. (All Points Bulletin)“
Recorded at Tim Wheatleys Chestnut Studios during 1977. The single was taken from some collaborative writing sessions with Wheatley during 1977, other tracks were recorded at Mayfair Studios.
A.P.B. (All Points Bulletin)
What Do You Do
Steve Young (Wolfgang Jung) - “Songs In Love“
Pacific - PC 005 - May 1978
Various - “Who Invited Them?“
Loser
Thrown It All Away
Believer In Dreams
Thumb - TR001 - 1978
“Headwaiter” saw Sandy returning to progressive rock music, now with 7 years of more experience spent songwriting or recording in studios since “Gracious”.
The album was produced by Tony Leach (Headwaiter), Tim Wheatley (Poker, House), Kirk Riddle (Jackie Lynton Band), and Doug Ferguson (Headwaiter), featuring a few tracks from each of their bands at the time. They recorded the during summer 1978 at Tim Wheatleys 8-track Chestnut Studios in Farnham, Surrey. “Headwaiter“ frequently rehearsed there and recorded a series of demos.
Sandys backing vocal arrangements are frequent throughout “Loser“ and “Believer In Dreams“ he can also be heard closely playing the 2nd drum kit and acoustic guitar.
Whilst live, Sandy managed drums, vocals, keyboards, piano, and more, a testament to Sandys multi-instrumentalism.
“Long Way To Heaven“
Long Way To Heaven
Berlin
Recorded by Sandy Davis in Frank Farians Frankfurt digital Studios
Hansa International - 105 948-100 - October 1983
Boney M. - “Ten Thousand Lightyears“
Exodus (Noah’s Ark 2001)
Somewhere In The World
Dizzy
The Alibama
Barbarella Fortuneteller
Hansa - 206 555 - 1984
Lyrical and vocal contributions / recorded at Frank Farians Frankfurt studios.
An earlier version of “The Alibama“ featured Sandy on lead vocals, LISTEN HERE
Sandys contributions were met with free studio time to record his songs in some of the best studios in Europe at the time.
Features “Dizzy“, originally planned as a single by Frank Farian and Sandy Davis. LISTEN HERE
Cleopatra - “Never Say Never“
Steve Young - “Sieht So Das Ende Aus?“
A Switzerland disco single of “Never Say Never“, featuring additional mixes.
T&S Productions 88413 - 1985
Frank Farian Corporation - “Mother and Child Reunion“
Hansa - 107 075 - Jan 1985
Another vocal contribution, this time backing vocals, Sandy is featured amongst the backing vocalists in the music video, in the top right corner. - Tap the artwork to listen!
Travis & Davis - “Burn A Candle For Me“
Burn A Candle For Me
Miles Away
Man In The Moon
The first official single by “Travis & Davis”
CD release contains “Man In The Moon“
Dino - S 131 - June 1989
Various - “Flying Through The Air“
Stay With Me Tonight
Another original with Paul Travis, this power ballad was recorded at Sandy's home studio.Powerworld - 74321 16067 2 - 1993
Backing vocals credited to Sandy Davis.
Leico - Leico 8357 - 1994
One More Lonely Heart
Polyglot - 2021
Originally a demo with Paul Travis in ‘76, after various versions this master was recorded at Sandy’s home studio in Saarbrücken.
Flying Too High
Ariola Express - 74321 14720 2 - 1993
Various - “We Built This City“
Various - “Buried Treasures“
Life Is On A Movie
I Put A Spell On You
Whenever Never Comes
What A Lovely Rain
Previously unreleased tracks from Gracious' shelved 1969 album, produced by Tim Rice.Renaissance Records - RCD 1006 - 1994
Bad Boys Blue- “To Blue Horizons“
The NightBirds - “One More Lonely Heart“
One More Lonely Heart
Like a Bird Flies
Lonely Days
A CD album also featuring a collection of live covers performed by the band. This original version of “One More Lonely Heart“ remains a favourite of Sandys.
Intercord - INT 845.207 - March 1994
The NightBirds - “Under A Bad Influence“
Under A Bad Influence
One More Lonely Heart (Unplugged)
Risiko
Twilight Music - LC 4586 - 1995
Recordings funded by the police, in order to tackle drugs and alcohol within young adults. “Under A Bad Influence“ employs the message. Features a live SR Radio “One More Lonely Heart“.
“Long Way To Heaven“
Long Way To Heaven
Let’s Talk About It
I’ll Be There
Hillside - 8002-S - 1996
“GuestBook“ (CD)
Shine
Long Way To Heaven
Let’s Talk About It
World Within A World
Open To Persuasion
Another Sad Affair
Step Into Tomorrow
I’ll Be There
Call A Friend
One More Lonely Heart
Bright Lights, Big City
Still Waters Run Deep
Goodbye’s A Hard Word To Say
Shine (Reprise)
Hillside - 8006-S-7 - 1997
Sandys “third” solo album, recorded during summer of 1996 with Christopher Keller producing. The album features some already familiar compositions by Sandy though wrapped in new arrangements with some tracks featuring guest vocals from various singers from the Saarland area, such as, Ingrid Peters, Myriam Mischo, Serena Padar, Luciano Di Gregorio.
The NightBirds - “Ecstasy“
Ecstasy (Death in disguise)
One Track Mind
Under A Bad Influence
Risiko
Hillside - 8001-6 - 1996
Dead Sea Squirrels - “One More Lonely Heart“
In 2020 Martin Briley and Sandy collaborated on 2 singles, both were originally written by Sandy during his time in Germany. Martin Briley sings lead vocals.
Dead Sea Squirrels - “Something In The Air“
Something In The Air
Polyglot - 2021
Orignially a demo by Sandy and Paul Travis during their time as a pop duo in Germany.
Martin Briley - “The River“
Note: An instrumental concept album recorded in London 1975, Andrew Pryce Jackman producing. Martin Briley and Sandy frequently collaborated on demo recordings and session work, Martin appearing on both Sandys LPs. Sandy and his backing vocals are featured on the last track "Poly Delta and The Ocean". Although recording was completed, the album remained unreleased until 2022.
Polyglot - 2022
3 tracks “Never Say Never“, “You”, and “The End“ were co-written by Sandy and Thomas Lomberg; who had been producing studio sessions with Sandy at the time, also with Christian Sander (Detlef Krämer).
K-Tel - TCH 179 - 1985
Alberto D’Arco - “Dai Dai Dai“
A popular Italian disco pop single, Sandy contributes the B-side “Stella“.
MSM 1021 - 1987
“I wrote (the B-side “Alles In Ordnung“) with Stefan but had no part in the recording....so not very much. Stefan was an arranger for Frank Farian/Boney M during the 70s and I met him in Saarbruecken Germany at the beginning of the 80s”
MSM 1021 - 1987
Sandy Davis - “Live 1987“
An album of cover songs recorded at an unknown live show in Germany, archived from a DAT.
Bandcamp - 2024