"And There It Is" 2020

RON VAIL

Before leaving for Asheville I finished this project of 6 songs with my good friend and talented musician / co-producer GORDIE GERMAINE at the world famous 'Man Cave Studios' in Monrovia, Ca. The tracks include 2 recently recorded produced with Gordie G. and drummer Rick Privitera ; "Regrets" and the acoustic "David. The remaining 4 are

Before leaving for Asheville I finished this project of 6 songs with my good friend and talented musician / co-producer GORDIE GERMAINE at the world famous 'Man Cave Studios' in Monrovia, Ca. The tracks include 2 recently recorded produced with Gordie G. and drummer Rick Privitera ; "Regrets" and the acoustic "David. The remaining 4 are re-produced tracks from The Smile "Brighton Pier" sessions and from mid 90's SJA with producer Scott Crothers. The song "For A Mile" was recorded with members of The Original Sins with their founding member Jon Terlesky on lead guitar.

1: "REGRETS" 2: "HELLO" 3: "NOBODY KNOWS" 4: "FOR A MILE" 5: "IS IT HARD TOBE YOU"
6: "DAVID"

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"Magic Lantern" 2016

RON VAIL

Another 6 songs produced with GORDIE GERMAINE and drummer RICK PRIVITERA.

Tracks include: 1: "IF YOU FIND HER" 2: "YOUNG SEEKER" 3: "WE HAD A SON" 4: "IF YOU WANT ME TOO" 5: "PHOENIX" 6: "THERE WAS A DAY"

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"A Cast Of Characters" 2012

RON VAIL

The first of 3 EP's produced by myself and GORDIE GERMAINE at his new home studio. This is the 1st batch of songs since 2001's The Smile "Brighton Pier". It was a big learning curve for myself and Gordie, but I love what we accomplished. And it features the drumming of my old friend, JEFF BENNISON. Tracks are:

1: "Turndown Season"

2: "Some Other

The first of 3 EP's produced by myself and GORDIE GERMAINE at his new home studio. This is the 1st batch of songs since 2001's The Smile "Brighton Pier". It was a big learning curve for myself and Gordie, but I love what we accomplished. And it features the drumming of my old friend, JEFF BENNISON. Tracks are:

1: "Turndown Season"

2: "Some Other Guy"

3: "Seven Sailors"

4: "Speak Vary Softly"

5: "The Leaves Surround Her"

6: "Edgar"

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"Brighton Pier" 2001

The Smile / Ron Vail

Beautifully produced with the help of DAN McKINNEY and members of Saint John's Alliance recorded during our "Herman's Hermits" touring era, 2001. Tracks include:

1: "Another Happening Today" #2: "I Only Know" #3: "National Seaboard"

4: "Portobello Show" #5: "Up On The Hill" #6: "Shangri-La" #7: "Rockets" #8: "Brownie" #9: "Well Dressed Idiot".

Beautifully produced with the help of DAN McKINNEY and members of Saint John's Alliance recorded during our "Herman's Hermits" touring era, 2001. Tracks include:

1: "Another Happening Today" #2: "I Only Know" #3: "National Seaboard"

4: "Portobello Show" #5: "Up On The Hill" #6: "Shangri-La" #7: "Rockets" #8: "Brownie" #9: "Well Dressed Idiot".

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"RECOLLECTION" 2018

Saint John's Alliance

Released in 2018 this CD contains songs and bonus tracks from 2 previous productions. Songs ranging from early 80's to mid 90's, it's 35 years of SJA. Wowzers, time for a Yocco's hot dog!!

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