For Your Love

Country and bluegrass act Foxglove (not to be confused with other bands of the same name) featured core members Joe Burkholder (banjo, guitar, electric bass, vocals), George Larsson (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Tony Michael (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), and George Wilson (acoustic bass, dobro, vocals). Their independently produced LP For Your Love was recorded at Century 21 Studios in Winnipeg between January 15 and May 15, 1980, with engineering by Harold Taylor and production by George Larsson and Duck Donald. Joining the group on the album were a number of local guests: Ron Halldorson (pedal steel), Dave Cramer (harmonica), Duck Donald (mandolin), percussionists Gordon Osland (of Mood Jga Jga, Les Q, Crowcuss, Graham Shaw) and Ian Haslen, and backing vocalists Ilena Greenberg and Tusia Kozub. Among the album’s standout moments are the jaunty “Carolina In The Pines,” a cover of Michael Martin Murphey’s best-known composition; the traditional number “Roll On Muddy River”; and the heartfelt “Sweet Little Sister,” written by Canadian singer-songwriter John Lyle. Listen to John Lyle's original version here: https://citizenfreak.com/titles/327586-lyle-john-joy-mischief -Robert Williston Joe Burkholder: banjo, guitar, electric bass, vocals George Larsson: guitar, mandolin, vocals Tony Michael: fiddle, mandolin, vocals George Wilson: acoustic bass, dobro, vocals Special Friends: Ron Halldorson: pedal steel guitar Dave Cramer: harmonica Duck Donald: mandolin Gordon Osland: percussion Ian Haslen: percussion Ilena Greenberg, Tusia Kozub: backing vocals Produced by George Larsson & Duck Donald Engineered by Harold Taylor Recorded at Century 21 Studios, Winnipeg, Manitoba (January 15 – May 15, 1980) Coordination by Bumstead Productions Jacket and liner concept by George Larsson Photo and graphics direction by Acharny Graphics Photography by David Vaisich Additional credits: Roses – Alberta Florists (Edmonton) Tuxedos courtesy of Malabar Formal Wear Photo location – The Borys residence Wally McSeveney – the butler Carms Larsson – all her help and good looks Darnell Mandruska – road manager Thanks to our families and friends who encouraged us to put our music on record. Special thanks to Mr. Michael for keeping our music mobile — Foxglove. Thanks also to Ron Baumber and Dana Boone for their knowledge, time, and efforts that made this possible.