Mark Heard is the first solo album by Mark Heard, originally released in 1975, and re-released as On Turning to Dust on both AB Records and Solid Rock Records in 1978.
A limited edition CDR reissue of the original Mark Heard album was released to fans in 1998 through Fingerprint Records.
All songs written by Mark Heard, except "Cabin in Gloryland" by O. A. Parris, writer /Cpl. Curtis Stewart. "Greensleeves interlude" is a 16th-century English melody. "There is a Fountain" is an early American melody, words by William Cowper, 1771. "Passion Chorale" is by Hans Leo Hassler, 1601; harmony by J. S. Bach, 1729, words by Bernard of Clairvaux, 11th century. "Dinner at Grandma's" - by Mark Heard, Pat Terry, Jeff Vansant, Wayne King.
The band
Mark Heard: guitars, vocals, piano, synthesizer and hambone
Earl Grigsby: bass guitar
Frank Godby: banjo
John Heinrich: pedal steel guitar
Chuck Long: sandblocks
Jim Pennington: percussion
Strings arranged by Dave Aldrich and performed by the Lamay String Quartet
NB! Out of print!
Mark Heard CD reissues - Proceeds to benefit the Heard Family Fund
NOW AVAILABLE! From Fingerprint Records and Giovanni Audiori - CD reissues of Mark's first two albums... the 1970 independent release with Infinity Plus Three, Setting Yesterday Free, and Mark's first self titled solo album (later released as On Turning to Dust). Both discs feature live bonus tracks.
These CDs are FREE with a donation to the Heard Family Fund of $20/each or $35/both. (shipping & handling included)
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