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In 1970 he signed with the independent label, Sweet Peach, and issued "The Saddest Song of All" in August which peaked at No. 53 on the Australian Go-Set Singles Chart. The song was written by Ashdown and Jim Stewart, who became his long-term producer and co-writer. The associated album, The Age of Mouse, was the first double LP album of original material released by an Australian. Ashdown and Stewart relocated to the United States, living in Nashville. While in Nashville, th

For a more extensive coverage of Ashdown's musical career see both his website and Milesago.
To hear Doug talk about his early day's and recordings and his writing of country songs, and a song written for Marty Robbins, have a listen to the following podcast
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The rip provided here was taken from Vinyl at 320kps and includes full album artwork and lyrics.
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Track Listing
01 - Leave Love Enough Alone (Winter In America) (4:08)
02 - Willie's Shades (4:14)
03 - (I Know You) You're The Song (2:40)
04 - Love Ain't Worth The Livin' When It Dies (2:45)
05 -The Flowers And The Wine (2:10)
06 - Skid Row (2:29)
07 - Sally Broome (3:36)
08 - You Are All I Need To Know Of Love (2:54)
09 - Jeannie (3:10)
10 - They Always Seem To Look Like Marianne (2:28)
11 - Tomorrow Is The Last Time (4:13)
12 - No Other Words (2:41 )
13 - Winter In America Reprise (2:00)
14 - The Saddest Song Of All (Bonus Track) (7:43)
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Band Members:

Acoustic Guitar - Troy Seals
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Producer - Doug Ashdown
Backing Vocals - David Cooper , Norma Stoneman
Bass - Joe Allan , Tim Partridge
Drums - Laurie London , Russell Dunlop
Electric Guitar - Mark Punch
Keyboards, Arranged By [Strings] - Wayne Findlay
Mellotron - Roy Ritchie
Percussion - Ian Bloxsom
Piano - David Briggs
Saxophone, Flute - Tony Buchanan
Steel Guitar - Pee Wee Clark , Stu BaseoreProducer - Jim Stewart
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.Doug Ashdown Link (99Mb) New Link 03/9/2015
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It's strange to find this webpage now, because I only just downloaded 'Winter in America' from iTunes yesterday, after it popped into my head and wouldn't leave! What a poignant song - every bit as good as I remember it from the 70s. Is Doug still touring? His website doesn't seem to be up-to-date.
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Hi Fiona
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure myself, but you could try contacting him by email dougashdowninfo@iprimus.com.au to see if he's still on the saddle.
Thanks for dropping in
Didnt know about Dough till ive listen " Winter in America" song, then i found this awesome site, and such a great singer, many thanks!
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