One House Left Standing


One House Left Standing is the first album by English singer-songwriter Claire Hamill, released in 1972. She was just 17 when she recorded it.
The album cover depicts Claire Hamill sitting on an old railway wheel in front of the Tees Transporter Bridge. The photograph was taken by Brian Cooke on the north side of the River Tees and was one of a series of photos featuring the bridge in the background.

Track listing

All songs written by Claire Hamill and Mike Coles, except where noted.
  1. "Baseball Blues" – 4:30
  2. "Man Who Cannot See Tomorrow's Sunshine" – 2:40
  3. "Consummation" – 2:15
  4. "River Song" – 4:30
  5. "Where Are Your Smiles At" – 2:20
  6. "When I Was a Child" – 2:11
  7. "Urge for Going" – 6:45
  8. "Flowers for Grandma" – 1:35
  9. "Phoenix" – 2:40
  10. "Smile Your Blues Away" – 2:15

    Personnel

;Technical
  • John Burns - engineer, mixing
  • Brian Cooke - cover photography

    Reception

The Allmusic review by Jo-Ann Greene awarded the album 4 stars and states "The entire set is carefully crafted, deftly arranged, and beautifully played, while Hamill shines throughout. The only complaint one can make is that she tries too much.".