Butterboy: Hudson-Ford - Discography [2025] (8 x CDs)

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Hudson-Ford - Discography [2025] (8 x CDs)

HUDSON-FORD

Hudson-Ford - Discography [2025] (8 x CDs)

Back in the early ’70s, two longtime mates from the Strawbs, John Ford and Richard Hudson, decided to branch out and make their own kind of noise. They’d been the rhythm section in Strawbs, but when they stepped into the spotlight with Hudson Ford in 1973, they swapped roles: Hudson traded his drumsticks for a guitar, Ford stuck with bass and vocals, and off they went.

Their sound was a little bit folk, a bit glam, and a whole lot of smart pop. Think catchy tunes with a wink, songs that didn’t take themselves too seriously but still packed great musicianship. Their debut album, Nickelodeon, even had Rick Wakeman on keys, just to sweeten the deal. From there came Free Spirit, Worlds Collide, and Daylight, four albums in all before they wrapped things up in 1977.

Also included in the set is Repertoire, a promotional compilation album released in 1976 under Arnakata Music. Unlike their standard studio albums, this was a sampler designed to showcase their songwriting to other artists. What makes it special? It features 14 tracks, many pulled from their earlier albums (Nickelodeon, Free Spirit, Worlds Collide), plus a few rarities. It was a limited edition, with only about 100 copies produced, making it a collector’s gem. The track “When the Lights Go Out” was exclusive to this release and didn’t appear on their main albums. It’s a true piece of Hudson Ford history.

And they had their chart moments too, “Pick Up the Pieces” hit No. 8 in the UK, and “Burn Baby Burn” wasn’t far behind. The band had a rotating cast of characters, including Chris Parren, Gerry Conway, and Mickey Keen, all adding spice to the sound.

After Hudson Ford called it a day, the duo didn’t sit still. They rebranded as The Monks — totally different vibe, all punky and tongue-in-cheek — and somehow managed to snag a hit with “Nice Legs Shame About the Face.” Seriously.

Today, Hudson Ford are one of those underrated gems from the ’70s, quirky, talented, and always interesting. They didn’t follow trends; they sidestepped them entirely. If you’re up for clever songwriting and a blend of styles that still holds up, their catalogs worth a spin.

Included in this set are the following:

Nickelodeon (2017 Expanded Edition) (1973)
Free Spirit (2017 Expanded Edition) (1974)
Worlds Collide (2017 Expanded Edition) [1975]
Daylight (2018 Cherry Red Remastered Expanded Edition) [1977]
Repertoire (2025 Remastered Expanded Edition) [1976]
The A&M Albums (Expanded Editions) [2017] (3 x CDs)

These editions not only remaster the original tracks but often include bonus material, rare tracks, and insightful liner notes, making them a treasure trove for fans and collectors alike.

Thanks to K for sharing these great albums versions. (Thanks K)

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Track lists

Nickelodeon (2017 Expanded Edition)

1 Hudson-Ford - Crying Blues 3:36

2 Hudson-Ford - Angels 3:10

3 Hudson-Ford - I Wanted You 2:44

4 Hudson-Ford - Hello, I Thought You Were Dead 1:02

5 Hudson-Ford - Solitude 2:41

6 Hudson-Ford - Dark Lord 4:46

7 Hudson-Ford - Pick Up The Pieces 2:36

8 Hudson-Ford - Let Her Cry 2:36

9 Hudson-Ford - Tea Leaf (To Joss) 1:03

10 Hudson-Ford - Take It Back 4:46

11 Hudson-Ford - I Don't Understand 1:55

12 Hudson-Ford - Revelations 5:13

13 Hudson-Ford - This Is Not The Way (To End A War Or To Die) 2:52

14 Hudson-Ford - Make No Mistake 2:17

15 Hudson-Ford - Take It Back (7" Version) 3:25

Free Spirit (2017 Expanded Edition)

1 Hudson-Ford - Take A Little Word 6:46

2 Hudson-Ford - Free Spirit 3:13

3 Hudson-Ford - Mother Mild 3:56

4 Hudson-Ford - I Don't Want To Be A Star 6:27

5 Hudson-Ford - Silent Star 8:32

6 Hudson-Ford - Such A Day 4:15

7 Hudson-Ford - How Many Times 3:16

8 Hudson-Ford - Floating In The Wind 4:22

9 Hudson-Ford - Burn Baby Burn 3:05

10 Hudson-Ford - Floating In The Wind (7" Version) 3:36

Worlds Collide (2017 Expanded Edition)

1 Hudson-Ford - Did Worlds Collide? 5:54

2 Hudson-Ford - Mechanics 3:31

3 Hudson-Ford - When Love Has Overgrown 3:50

4 Hudson-Ford - As Hours Go By 3:04

5 Hudson-Ford - Bootleg 3:14

6 Hudson-Ford - Jesus Said 3:44

7 Hudson-Ford - Day Without Love 4:49

8 Hudson-Ford - Petro Rock 3:22

9 Hudson-Ford - Mile High City 3:39

10 Hudson-Ford - Keep Me Rolling 4:08

11 Hudson-Ford - When Love Has Overgrown (7" Version) 3:06

12 Hudson-Ford - When The Lights Go Out 3:17

Daylight (2018 Cherry Red Remastered Expanded Edition)

1 Hudson-Ford - Daylight 1:35

2 Hudson-Ford - Out of Your Shadow 2:45

3 Hudson-Ford - Kiss in the Dark 3:44

4 Hudson-Ford - Shy Girl 3:48

5 Hudson-Ford - Let it Rain 3:37

6 Hudson-Ford - Poor Boy 0:54

7 Hudson-Ford - Poor Boy 2:30

8 Hudson-Ford - Simple Man 3:17

9 Hudson-Ford - Are You Dancing 2:58

10 Hudson-Ford - Wicked Lady 3:07

11 Hudson-Ford - 95° in the Shade 3:02

12 Hudson-Ford - Daylight 2:16

13 Hudson-Ford - Waterfall (Bonus Track) 2:56

14 Hudson-Ford - Daylight (Single Version) (Bonus Track) 2:45

15 Hudson-Ford - Lost in a Lost World (Bonus Track) 3:19

16 Hudson-Ford - Sold on Love (Bonus Track) 2:59

Repertoire (2025 Remastered Expanded Edition)

1 Hudson-Ford - Pick Up the Pieces 2:36

2 Hudson-Ford - Floating in the Wind 4:22

3 Hudson-Ford - When Love Has Overgrown 3:50

4 Hudson-Ford - Take a Little Word 6:46

5 Hudson-Ford - I Wanted You 2:44

6 Hudson-Ford - Angels 3:10

7 Hudson-Ford - I Don't Understand 1:55

8 Strawbs - Part of the Union 2:56

9 Hudson-Ford - Free Spirit 3:13

10 Hudson-Ford - Mother Mild 3:56

11 Hudson-Ford - Burn Baby Burn 3:05

12 Hudson-Ford - Let Her Cry 2:36

13 Hudson-Ford - When the Lights Go Out 3:17

14 Hudson-Ford - Mile High City 3:39

15 Hudson-Ford - Floating in the Wind (Original 1974 7" Single Version) (Bonus Track) 3:36

The A&M Albums (Expanded Editions) (3 x CDs)

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