Artist: Eddie Howell
Genre: Rock
Eddie Howell is an English singer-songwriter who achieved brief success in the mid-1970s. Howell is best known for his 1976 single 'The Man from Manhattan/Manhattanite,' which featured production and contributions from David Bowie and showcased a sophisticated art rock sound. Despite Bowie's involvement and the song's quality, it didn't achieve major commercial success. Howell's connection to Bowie and the glam/art rock scene generated interest, but sustained success eluded him. He continued writing and performing but never broke through commercially. Howell represents artists who, despite talent and notable collaborations, couldn't translate that into sustained careers. His work with Bowie remains his most notable achievement, demonstrating the sometimes arbitrary nature of commercial success in popular music. Howell's story illustrates that talent and high-profile collaborations don't guarantee commercial success in the music industry.
Eddie Howell vinyl records (5)
EDDIE HOWELL The Eddie Howell Gramophone Record (1975 UK Burbank label 13-track LP featuring Percy Jones Phil Collins & Gaspar Lawal in the rhythm section & Gary Moore guesting on guitar housed in a photographic Hipgnosis designed sleeve with lyric card insert. The cover shows minimal shelf wear and the vinyl shows minimal signs of play K56154) Track Listing: A1 Happy Affair A2 First Day In Exile A3 Miss Amerika A4 If I Knew A5 Young Lady A6 These Walls A7 Chicago Kid B1 Cant Get Over You B2 Waiting In The Wings B3 Little Crocodile B4 Youll Never Know B5 Enough For Me B6 Dont Say You Love Me
£17.00 used
EDDIE HOWELL Cant Get Over You (1975 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single taken from The Eddie Howell Gramophone Record album also featuring You Cut A Deep Song company die-cut paper sleeve K16605)
£7.99 used
EDDIE HOWELL Six White Horses (Original 1979 UK 7 vinyl single also incudes Every Road housed in a company sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear with the vinyl appearing near mint GEMS3)
£9.00 used
EDDIE HOWELL Sitting In The Cafe (Original 1980 A-Label UK 7 vinyl single also incudes Hold On housed in a company sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear with the vinyl appearing near mint GEMS40)
£9.00 used
EDDIE HOWELL Hatcheck Girl (Original 1980 UK 7 vinyl single also incudes Strong Is The Love housed in a company sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear with the vinyl appearing near mint GEMS27)
£9.00 used