Terry Carolan

Back in the early 80's I'd spend some afternoons with fellow Beatles fan and recording kook, Bruce Moody.  We'd make song demos on his four-track deck using everything from cassette boxes, guitar cases and silverware to create sounds.  But at the same time, we were both in bands doing recording in real studios.  We both ended up with a basket full of unreleased recordings.

Fortunately, Bruce has been contracted by a small Japanese label to do an archival release of many of his recordings from that period.  Bruce and I have been working together again to remaster these songs and get some sonic cohesion for the album.  Look for his "Forever Fresh" album of twenty two pop-rock gems, to be released later this year.

The last several months have seen a relocation, which also meant tearing down, and rebuilding, my studio.  But before, after and in between, I've squeezed in a few fun projects.  These have included going back to some older, unfinished recordings, producing a couple of songs for former band mates, and recording a couple of fun projects like a mashup of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" with "I Started A Joke", and a rendition of the traditional song "Shenandoah", which I've wanted to do for some time.  "Lucy/Joke" is available on YouTube (Local Harmony, Lucy/Joke) and "Shenandoah" will be there soon (Terry Carolan, Shenandoah).

To commemorate the one year anniversary of the release of Circus Of Mirth, the album will be on sale for the super low price of $2.99 for the whole album.  As a memorial album to my very good friend, Gary Littleton, I want people to remember him through these songs.  Ralph Smith, Robert Woodrich and I were all friends of Gary's and we all contributed to honor him in the format that was closest to his heart; music.

Circus Of Mirth has had great reviews and I've gotten humbling feedback on the album, and what it says.  Listen for yourself!

I have had to do many things in my life that I did't want to do, but with music, I'm so happy to be able to say that I have done what I loved, and loved what I have done.

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It's been nearly two years in the making, but the Circus Of Mirth album will be officially released on July 7th, 2017.

Terry Carolan and Robert Woodrich, formerly of Just Boys and New Movies, along with Ralph Smith and Robert Watkins, formerly of Amnesia, have united as Heirs Of Fortune to create this mainstream pop-rock album.  The four, all part of Tampa's mid Seventies music scene, united after decades to work on an album whose songs and lyrics reflect their shared experience with friend, fan, supported and benefactor, Gary Littleton.

If you like Paul McCartney, Badfinger, the Beach Boys and ELO... you may love this album!  Circus Of Mirth is lyrically mature, sophisticated pop, laced with melodies, choruses and rich harmonies.

Circus Of Mirth will be available as a digital download from CDBaby and most other digital services.  CDs are available from Kool Kat Music at: www.koolkatmusik.com

Navigate to the Circus Of Mirth page on this website for more info.  Download of the album also available at the Counterfeit Productions Music store on this website.

"Take everything for what it was worth... this circus of mirth"