Only the Silence Remains (album)

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This 1975 album by Canadian singer-songwriter Murray McLauchlan was a live recording released as a double album.

Selections from the album's liner notes:

- The album was recorded live on April 26, 1975, during two shows at the Dalhousie Arts Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. - Dennis Pendrith plays the bass - Murray McLauchlan wrote all the songs, except "Rye Whiskey", which is traditional. - The album art and photographs are by Art Schoales. - The album was produced by Murray McLauchlan and Bernie Finkelstein for True North Productions. - We wish to thank the management and staff of the Dalhousie Arts Centre; Brooks Diamond; and the people of Halifax.

[edit] Track listing

1. One Night By My Window (4:42)
2. Honky Red (7:15)
3. Rye Whiskey (2:05)
4. Old Man's Song (3:40)
5. Down By The Henry Moore (4:00)
6. You Need A New Lover Now (3:51)
7. So Far From You (3:54)
8. Linda (Won'tcha Take Me In)(3:11)
9. Farmer's Song (3:30)
10. Golden Trumpet (8:44)
11. Two-bit Nobody (4:47)
12. Billy Mcdaniels (3:38)
13. Child's Song (4:59)
14. Maybe Tonight (4:20)
15. I Met You At The Bottom (4:07)
16. Back on the Street (4:19)

This double album live recording captures McLauchlan at the height of his storytelling powers. His rapport with the audience is intimate, humorous and genuine. With just Dennis Pendrith accompanying him on bass guitar and himself on acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals, the beauty of McLauchlan's songs - sometimes tender, sometimes stark - shines through in every note. Almost impossible to find, Only The Silence Remains should be added to the collections of all music listeners who appreciate the troubadours of the world.