JUST LOOK INSIDE THE COVER - SONGS OF PETE HAM

THE SECOND PETE HAM COVER TRIBUTE ALBUM:

Cover painting by Lesley Daunt!

THE TRACK LISTING:

1 Mike Delevante – a Lonely Day
2 Pezband – Tulip
3 Sharp Pins – Just How Lucky We Are
4 Eric Dover – Leaving on a Midnight Train
5 Arlan Feiles – You’re Such a Good Woman
6 Bill Lloyd – Our Song
7 Rob Bonfiglio – Hand in Hand
8 Mary Karlzen – Dawn
9 The Fraternals – Catherine Cares
10 Fernando Perdomo – Time Is Mine
11 Mic Harrison and the High Score – a Little Bit of Rock and Roll
12 Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy
13 Humbert – Little Mary
14 Steve Barton – Ringside
15 The Parlophonics – Makes Me Feel Good
16 Richard Barone (Featuring the Midnight Callers) – I’m Only Human
17 Darren Hayman and Robert Rotifer – Love Will Be
18 Mark Healey – It Doesn’t Really Matter
19 Jeff Alan Ross – the Day Begins

20 Ron Griffiths – Take Good Care of My Baby
21 Bob Jackson – Just Look Inside the Cover
22 Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy (Reprise)

Note:

This new album Just Look Inside the Cover has a cover version of a Pete Ham song-Take Good Care of My Baby that features, Ron Griffiths, original Iveys/ Badfinger member, singing and playing bass with the help of his nephew & the other instruments are by Fernando Perdom.

Richard Ulloa’s Comments about the contents of the new album and the Pete Ham tribute that preceded it:

Richard Ulloa’s Comments:

It’s been 3 years since the release of my dream project, “Shine On – A Tribute to Pete Ham” and the response from the Badfinger community of family, fans and journalists was extremely heartwarming to say the least. In fact, the album directly led me to get to know and work closely with representatives of the Ham, Evans & Gibbins Estates ever since. It has truly been a whirlwind these past couple years with Y&T being a part of historic releases by Badfinger, The Iveys, Pete Ham and Tom Evans.

The Shine On Pete Ham tribute album and the listing of album contents:

Amazon US:

Various Artists – Shine On: A Tribute To Pete Ham (Various Artists) – Amazon.com Music

Amazon UK:

Shine On: A Tribute To Pete Ham by Various Artists: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl

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Track Listings
Disc: 1
1 Mary Lee Kortes and Eric Ambel – No More
2 The Chefs – I Can’t Take It
3 The Smokin’ Novas (Featuring Andrew Hyra) – Shine on
4 The Speaker Wars (Featuring Susmita Datta) – No Matter What (World Version)
5 Sweet Lizzy Project – Perfection
6 The Delevantes – Know One Knows
7 Shelby Lynne – Day After Day
8 Rob Bonfiglio – Lonely You
9 Amanda Green – Name of the Game
10 Fernando Perdomo – Savile Row
11 Mary Lou Lord – Baby Blue
12 Arlan Feiles – Walk Out in the Rain
13 Tobin Sprout – Dear Father
14 Nathalie Archangel – Blodwyn
15 Electric Piquete – Matted Spam
16 Balsamo Collins Riley – Keep Believing
17 Timothy Laroque – I’m in Love
18 Mary Karlzen – We’re for the Dark
Disc: 2
1 Amy Allison – Apple of My Eye
2 The Speaker Wars – No Matter What (Pop Version)
3 Albert Castiglia Band (Featuring Mandy Marylane) – Piano Red
4 Mic Harrison and the High Score – Meanwhile Back at the Ranch
5 Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby – Midnight Caller
6 Diane Ward – Lay Me Down
7 Dennis Diken (- Dennis
8 Melanie – Without You
9 Elsten Torres – Take It All
10 Nelson Bragg – Carry on Till Tomorrow
11 Jim Camacho – They’re Knocking Down Our Home
12 Claudia Hoyser – Midnight Sun
13 The Parlophonics – Song for a Lost Friend
14 Life Boat – Crimson Ship
15 Jolynn Daniel – I Miss You
16 Ken Sharp – Just a Chance
17 Voice in Fashion – Timeless

More comments from Richard Ulloa regarding the new Pete Ham tribute album Just Look Inside The Cover – Songs Of Pete Ham

Amazon US:

Just Look Inside the Cover: Songs of Pete Ham – Just Look Inside The Cover – Songs Of Pete Ham / Various – Amazon.com Music

Pete’s original demo version of the title song appearing on YouTube:

Just Look Inside The Cover

Rich Ulloa:

“For the past year, I have been working on a second Pete Ham tribute, featuring songs that only existed as home demos. I got the inspiration from the 2 songs on “Shine On” that were only released as demos, “No More” by Mary Lee Kortes and “Dear Father” by Tobin Sprout. Those two wonderful recordings showed me how many of Pete’s unreleased demos could be brought to life with new studio interpretations.

The result is a 22 track album called “Just Look Inside The Cover – Songs Of Pete Ham” and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it. Like “Shine On,” the album features some great artists who had creative license to produce their tracks in any manner they wanted. Thanks to everyone who was a part of the process in bringing this project to life and it will be available for pre-order with a release date of June 19th.

Here are the details of the artists and songs!“

Cover painting by the brilliant Lesley Daunt!

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1. Mike Delevante – A Lonely Day – This lead track features Eddie Perez of the Mavericks on guitar, Garry Tallent on bass and Bryan Owings on drums. Mike’s beautiful vocal and the lovely pop production made it a no brainer for the opener!

2. Pezband – Tulip – Long time Chicago based power pop band brought this Pete Ham song to another level. Pure pop perfection! The vocal by Mimi Betines is quite powerful.

3. Sharp Pins – Just How Lucky We Are – Thrilled to have Kai “Sharp Pins” Slater on our tribute. Kai played all the instruments on this beautiful ballad. Keep your eyes out for this fabulous new band as they tour the country!

4. Eric Dover – Leaving on a Midnight Train – Former member of Jellyfish and Imperial Drag, Eric kills it on this fabulous rocker!

5. Arlan Feiles – You’re Such a Good Woman – When I knew this beautiful song needed to be on the album, the only person who I wanted to record it was Arlan and my faith was more than justified! Stunning!

6. Bill Lloyd – Our Song – Power pop icon, Bill Lloyd delivers a masterful interpretation of this Pete Ham gem!

7. Rob Bonfiglio – Hand in Hand – Once again, Rob contributes a track to a Pete Ham tribute and wait till you hear this one. Truly fabulous as is Rob’s new solo album, “The Over Under!”

8. Mary Karlzen – Dawn – When I sent this gorgeous song to Mary, I was thrilled that she loved it and her poignant arrangement and vocal is truly special.

9. The Fraternals – Catherine Cares – Based in Orlando, The Fraternals are an indie rock band led by fraternal twins, Cian and Cole McDemott. Adam Gibbins (son of Mike Gibbins) produced this Iveys era song and it sounds spectacular!

10. Fernando Perdomo – Time is Mine – This gorgeous instrumental track showcases the multi-talented Fernando Perdomo at his best.

11. Mic Harrison And The High Score – A Little Bit of Rock and Roll – I felt that this very short Pete Ham demo needed to recorded for the tribute and I knew the perfect band to pull it off was Mic and company….and man does it rock!

12. Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy – When Tobin asked to record this song, I knew it was the perfect track for him as his beautiful vocal makes this poignant recording truly special. Thanks to Jansen Press for the help on this!

13. Humbert – Little Mary – I loved “Little Mary” from the first time I heard it off “Gwent Gardens,” and I had the perfect band in mind to record it, South Florida indie icons, Humbert! Their arrangement is truly special with wonderful harmonies and I will tell you, there is a surprise in the song…See if you catch it!

14. Steve Barton – Ringside – As a long time fan of Steve’s band Translator, I was thrilled when Steve agreed to be a part of the tribute. He immediately asked to record this somber song written in 1975. Steve’s emotional arrangement and vocal gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it. wow just wow.

15. The Parlophonics – Makes Me Feel Good – Another band that has contributed to both tributes and their pure pop magic sound truly brings this gem to life. Fernando Perdomo’s lead guitar part is exquisite!

16. Richard Barone (featuring the Midnight Callers) – I’m Only Human. I’ve been a long time fan of Richard’s early power pop band, The Bongos, and he does not disappoint with his rocking version of this great early track.

17. Darren Hayman and Robert Rotifer – Love Will Be. Darren is a truly special artist, whose late 90’s band Hefner, happens to be my favorite UK band of the last 30 years. I got to meet Darren in London in 2024 and was thrilled to know that he was a Pete Ham fan. So I asked him if he would consider recording a song for our tribute and he chose Love Will Be (and recorded it with guitarist Robert Rotifer.) I LOVE this very cool “low-fi” recording!

18. Mark Healey – It Doesn’t Really Matter – Mark was a long time member of Joey Molland’s Badfinger starting in 1986 and does a wonderful interpretation of one of Pete’s most beautiful ballads.

19. Jeff Alan Ross – The Day Begins – Jeff was also a member of Joey Molland’s Badfinger (with Mike Gibbins) and now tours with the Lovin’ Spoonful. I felt Jeff was the only artist who could bring Pete’s lovely song off “Gwent Gardens” to life. He hit it out of the park with a powerful arrangement and production!

20. Ron Griffiths – Take Good Care of My Baby – To have a founding member of The Iveys and Badfinger be a part of our tribute is truly an honor and I am eternally grateful for his support. Ron and Fernando Perdomo collaborated on this early Iveys demo.

21. Bob Jackson – Just Look Inside The Cover – It was Bob Jackson who had to be the one to record the title track for our tribute and his version with Andy Nixon shows that this could have been a Badfinger classic! It has been a career highlight to work with Bob on “Head First”and now our new tribute!

22. Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy (Reprise) – I “borrowed” the idea for a reprise from the Wings album, Venus & Mars, where it ends with a short instrumental, “Crossroads.”

IVEYS ACETATES FROM THE TOM BRENNAN WEBSITE:

The Iveys
Acetates
compiled by Tom Brennan
the following images may not be reproduced without the permission of Tom Brennan
last revised: December 31, 2020

https://badfinge.ipower.com/Iveys/Iveysacetates/Iveysacetates.html

Side 1:
Pinch Me (Ham)
Tomorrow’s Today (Evans)
Cleopatra In A Mini-skirt (Evans)
Tube Train (Griffiths)
Down, Down, Down (Ham)

Side 2:
Take Good Care Of My Baby (Ham)
Come A Little Closer (Ham)
How Does It Feel (Evans)
Stay By Me (Evans)
Yesterday Ain’t Coming Back (Ham)

https://badfinge.ipower.com/Iveys/Iveysacetates/Iveysacetates.html

A FEW RARITIES: PERFECTION-THE RARE PROMO CD OF MUSIC BY PETE HAM & TOM EVANS

ISSUED BY BUG MUSIC AS A PROMO ONLY CD

I learned about this great piece from Tom Brennan’s fabulous website. I recently did a search to see if I could find a copy for the collection and I was very fortunate to locate one at a very reasonable price!

SPECIAL THANKS TO TOM BRENNAN FOR HIS VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE RARITIES:

I have found so many of the Badfinger rarities in my collection thanks to the authority on the subject, Mr. Tom Brennan. Check out his website: You will be amazed!

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The Iveys & Badfinger commercial releases compiled by Tom Brennan

Perfection: The Songs of Badfinger’s Pete Ham & Tom Evans CD review by Tom Brennan

This is the text of Tom Brennan’s piece about the release from his website:

Background history (written in 2006):
“Bug Music, who now administers the U.S. copyrights of songs written by Badfinger’s Pete Ham & Tom Evans, has released a promotional CD in August of 2006 of songs to promote the use of their songs in films, TV and cover versions by other artists. The disc has been manufactured with the cooperation of the Ham & Evans Estates, Apple Corps., Capitol Records, EMI, Warner Chappell, Warner Bros., WMG and Sony/BMG. The disc is intended to highlight the most commercial sounding songs written & recorded for Badfinger, and the excellent songwriting talents of Pete & Tom, both individually and collectively. The disc is a limited pressing of 1000 copies and is NOT intended for the general public; its target audience is music supervisors, artist producers & agents and film producers.

As far as the content of the disc goes, all the tracks have been cleaned up & enhanced sonically by Dan Matovina, who has removed much of the muddiness from a lot of the tracks. All the songs have a sonic clarity to them now and sound more “punchy”. There are no outtakes included (except the previously released outtake I’ll Be The One), since this disc is intended to promote the more commercial sounding songs, however there is a newly created edit of Dennis (track 19) from the “Wish You Were Here” album intended to simulate what an AM Radio single version of the track may have sounded like had it ever been released to the general public (if history had run its course in a more favorable direction for the band).

The disc also includes Harry Nilsson’s smash hit cover version of Without You from 1972 at the end of the disc, which is the most famous & popular cover version of a Badfinger (or Pete Ham & Tom Evans) song in music history. All the “Straight Up” songs that are included are the standard versions; none of the alternate “early versions” are utilised. Unfortunately, some other great songs like Shine On wouldn’t fit on the CD and had to be left out. In short, this disc contains the best sounding copies of all of the best songs written by Pete Ham & Tom Evans from the period 1969-1974 released to date. This will hopefully encourage the reissuing of the Badfinger CD catalog and take advantage of the latest audio & computer technology.

Update (2013):
Bug Music was acquired by BMG in 2012 and became part of BMG Chrysalis. On October 1, 2013, the estates of Pete Ham & Tom Evans left BMG Chrysalis and signed a new publishing deal with Kobalt.”

The back cover of the Perfection cd:

A photo of the cd itself:

Perfection: The Songs of Badfinger’s Pete Ham & Tom Evans CD review by Tom Brennan

TRACKLIST:

Track listing:

Day After Day (3:09)
No Matter What (2:58)
Baby Blue album mix
Without You by Badfinger
I’ll Be The One (2:52)
Name Of The Game (5:16)
When I Say (3:05)
Blodwyn (3:24)
It’s Over (3:24)
Carry On Till Tomorrow album version
Lonely You (3:41)
Perfection (5:05)
I Can’t Take It (2:52)
We’re For The Dark (3:53)
Maybe Tomorrow Magic Christian Music Album mix
Just A Chance (2:57)
Believe Me (2:58)
Know One Knows (3:13)
Dennis edited version
Midnight Caller (2:50)
Apple Of My Eye (3:05)
Without You by Harry Nilsson

Here is a link to Dan’s book, where the final version remains. It’s a slight update from the second edition, with minor fixes, but this book will never be reissued, this is it right here at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Without-You-Tragic-Story-Badfinger-ebook/dp/B09Z5S5TX6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=963276255&sr=8-4

Info from the Tom Brennan website about the disk:

Background history (written in 2006):
Bug Music, who now administers the U.S. copyrights of songs written by Badfinger’s Pete Ham & Tom Evans, has released a promotional CD in August of 2006 of songs to promote the use of their songs in films, TV and cover versions by other artists. The disc has been manufactured with the cooperation of the Ham & Evans Estates, Apple Corps., Capitol Records, EMI, Warner Chappell, Warner Bros., WMG and Sony/BMG. The disc is intended to highlight the most commercial sounding songs written & recorded for Badfinger, and the excellent songwriting talents of Pete & Tom, both individually and collectively. The disc is a limited pressing of 1000 copies and is NOT intended for the general public; its target audience is music supervisors, artist producers & agents and film producers.

Update (2013):

Perfection: The Songs of Badfinger’s Pete Ham & Tom Evans CD review by Tom Brennan
Bug Music was acquired by BMG in 2012 and became part of BMG Chrysalis. On October 1, 2013, the estates of Pete Ham & Tom Evans left BMG Chrysalis and signed a new publishing deal with Kobalt.

Thanks to:
Dan Matovina, Petera Ham, Stephen Evans, Anne Herriot, Tony Herriot, Marianne Evans, Neil Aspinall, Steve Tenenbaum, Lee Blackman, Janet Sears, David Lessoff, John Ray, Tarik Bradford, Aldo Davalos, Steve Poltorak, David Schmidt, Traci Werbel, Greg Young, Julie Chen, Ernie Petito, Ed Pierson

Front cover photo taken by Richard DiLello © Apple Corps Ltd. – Used by permission.

CD Preparation/Remastering by Dan Matovina
Penin Recording, Menlo Park, CA 94025

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIAL BADFINGER TRIBUTE SHOW HELD AT THE LET IT BE CAFE IN WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN ON APRIL 28, 2026:

SOME VIDEO PERFORMANCES FROM THE TRIBUTE SHOW FROM YOUTUBE:

Baby Blue:

Celebrating Badfinger – Baby Blue – Let It Be Music Club – Waukesha, WI – April 28, 2026 LIVE

No Matter What:

Celebrating Badfinger – No Matter What – Let It Be Music Club – Waukesha – April 28, 2026 LIVE

Sweet Tuesday Morning:

Celebrating Badfinger – Sweet Tuesday Morning – Let It Be Music Club – Waukesha -April 28, 2026 LIVE – YouTube

The Dreamer:

Celebrating Badfinger – The Dreamer – Let It Be Music Club – Waukesha – April 28, 2026 LIVE

Come and Get It:

Celebrating Badfinger – Come and Get It – Let It Be Music Club – Waukesha – April 28, 2026 LIVE – YouTube

Catherine Cares:

Celebrating Badfinger – Catherine Cares (P. Ham demo) – Let It Be – Waukesha – April 28, 2026 LIVE

A RARE PETE HAM VINYL 45

A VERY RARE PETE HAM VINYL 45 -an exclusive vinyl release

A No, Don’t Let It Go [1975] 3:52
B You’re Such A Good Woman [1972] 5:09
Copyright © – The Heirs & Estate of Peter William Ham
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – The Heirs & Estate of Peter William Ham
Acoustic Guitar – Chris von Sneidern (tracks: B)
Bass – Probyn Gregory (tracks: A)
Composed By – Pete Ham
Drums – Derek Ritchie (tracks: B), Nelson Bragg (tracks: A)
Lead Vocals – Pete Ham
Organ – Chris Von Sneidern (tracks: B), Michael Romanowski (tracks: A, B), Pete Fox (tracks: A)
Pedal Steel Guitar – Bruce Kaphan (tracks: B)
Rhythm Guitar – Pete Ham (tracks: A, B)

No, Don’t Let It Go (remixed 2023) – Pete Ham demo – Misunderstood digital album

You’re Such A Good Woman (Remix 2021)

The back cover of the 2013 vinyl 45:

The 2 songs from the special vinyl 45 were also to appear on this special release:

CD Released:
May 31, 2022

Published By – Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc.
Copyright © – The Heirs & Estate of Peter William Ham
Pressed By – Groovehouse
Producer, Engineer, Mastered By – Dan Matovina
Songwriter – Ham*
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Percussion, Harmonica – Pete Ham
Additional musicians and technical assistance: Derrick Anderson, Richard Anton, Scott Bledsoe, Donnie Bott, Bennett Bowman, Nelson Bragg, Tom Brennan, Rick Cammon, Tom Evans, Damon Fox, Pete Fox, Anthony Gliozzo, Kent Gray, Probyn Gregory, Ron Griffiths, Bob Jackson, Andy Jones, Bruce Kaphan, Jonathan Lea, Adam Marsland, Dan Matovina, Kevin McElligott, Terry Messal, Jim Mills, Eric Nielsen, Fernando Perdomo, Tony Perkins, Steve Refling, Derek Ritchie, Michael Romanowski, Guy Slater, Tom Sullivan, and Chris Von Sneidern.

Tracks 2-4 & 6 remastered 2021.

Tracks 7, 11-12, 15, 18, 21-22 remixed 2021.

PETE HAM-GOLDERS GREEN:

Pete Ham – Golders Green

Label:
Rykodisc – RCD 10481 ADV
CD, Advance, Album, Promo
Released:
Jul 13, 1999

Golders Green is the second posthumous CD release of demo material recorded by Badfinger frontman Pete Ham:

Pete Ham – Golders Green album cover

All songs written by Pete Ham, except tracks 4 and 10, written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans.

“Makes Me Feel Good” – 1:47
“A Lonely Day” – 1:59
“Dawn” – 3:18
“Without You” – 2:16
“Pete’s Walk” – 1:27
“Hurry on Father” – 1:38
“Goodbye John Frost” – 1:59
“I’ll Kiss You Goodnight” – 2:37
“When the Feeling” – 0:55
“Shine On” – 0:39
“Gonna Do It” – 0:22
“Whiskey Man” – 1:34
“Keyhole Street” – 2:27
“I’ve Waited So Long to Be Free” – 1:41
“Richard” – 3:10
“Midnight Caller” – 2:42
“Helping Hand” – 3:52
“Where Will You Be” – 1:58
“I’m So Lonely” – 3:13
“Makes Me Feel Good” – 2:04
Japanese bonus tracks
“Piano Red” – 4:57
“Evening Sky” – 2:25

PETE HAM -7 PARK AVENUE:
Rykodisc – RCD 10349
CD, Album
Released:
1997

Back cover of the cd:

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – The Estate Of Pete Ham
Copyright © – Rykodisc
Copyright © – The Estate Of Pete Ham
Copyright © – Apple Publishing Ltd.
Copyright © – Wb Music Corp.
Published By – The Estate Of Pete Ham
Published By – Bug Music
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Published By – Apple Publishing Ltd.
Mastered At – Rocket Lab
Mastered At – Ordophon-Upon-Avon
Mastered At – Golden Mastering
Manufactured By – Rykodisc
Marketed By – Rykodisc
Pressed By – Disque Americ
Compilation Producer [Project Producer], Edited By – Dan Matovina
Design [Package] – Barbara Longo
Engineer [Mastering] – Chris Von Sneidern, John Golden, Mike Romanowski*
Liner Notes [London 1996] – Andy Davis (2)
Overdubbed By – Bob Jackson (5), Derrick Anderson, Rick Cammon, Ron Griffiths
Photography By [7 Park Avenue] – Joe Black (9)
Photography By [Front Cover] – Barry Plummer
Vocals, Lead Guitar [Lead Guitar Solo], Guitar [Guitar Lick], Keyboards [Most], Percussion [Some], Drums [A Few] – Pete Ham
Written-By – Pete Ham

PETE HAM-KEYHOLE STREET DEMOS 1966-67:

Label-Without You Music – WYM-A
Released:
Apr 18, 2013

KEYHOLE STREET DEMOS 1966-67 COMPILED BY TOM BRENNAN:

Album credits:

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – The Heirs & Estate of Peter William Ham
Copyright © – The Heirs & Estate of Peter William Ham
Manufactured By – Groovehouse
Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Electric Guitar, Vocals – Pete Ham
Composed By – Pete Ham
Executive-Producer – Allan Wodtke, Bill Koumarelos, Darren English, John Schwartz (9), Stefano Zuppet
Liner Notes – Dan Matovina
Producer [Project] – Dan Matovina
Funded for release on disc via pledges.
These are Pete’s earliest demos, recorded with a sound-on-sound tape machine in a small soundproofed room in a house located at 7 Park Avenue, Golder’s Green, London, when Pete was in The Iveys.
Rear cover has the artist as ‘Pete Ham of The Iveys’

Keyhole Street:
Demos 1966-67
compiled by Tom Brennan

All information is from Tom Brennan’s website:

Disc One
Testing [not a song]
I Want You
Come A Bit Closer
Horse With A Green Tail
Come And Join Us
You Didn’t Know Each Other Very Well
Never Felt Like This
1988*
I’ll See You Tonight
Think Twice
Happened Again
I’ve Cried*
Blackjack [instrumental]
I’m Only Crying
Dress Myself In Black
Heartburn
Girl Next Door In The Miniskirt*
Grand Prix [not a song]
Can’t Stop*
Graham Hill [not a song]
Cavalier Club Rock [instrumental]
Memories*
Free Sample
Loved By You
Punch With Judy
I’m In Love
For My Sympathy
Black And White Rainbows
Keyhole Street*
I’ll Kiss You Goodnight
Mrs. Jones*
Little Sue
Knocking Down Our Home

Keyhole Street Disc Two
Disc Two
Testing (Grampian) [not a song]
Ostrich
How Much Is The Sky
Do What You Like
Open Your Mind
Down Down Down
Never Been Alone
Tender Embrace*
I’ve Been There Once Before
Genie
Stink
Beautiful Dream
Another Day
When I’m Asleep
Hurt Too Many Times
Has Someone Really Got Into My Heart
Get Up
Joker
Hampstead Heath [instrumental]
I Need You
I’m Alone
Weep Baby
The Raven: He’s A Raven/Meeek/Frank/Gravity/Nightwing/Drifting/Taking Flight/Raven reprise

Pete Ham – all vocals, voices, and instruments, except *bass guitar by Ron Griffiths

Pete Ham, young teenPete Ham, 1967

There were only 1000 CDs made and this package will never be generated again. This is the only time all of these songs will be available on CD. About five other tracks were held back, and at least 10-12 others (from the 1966-1967 era) were on a reel of tape which was lost long ago.

Back Cover of the cd:

Mike Gibbins Library compiled by Tom Brennan

Joey Molland Library compiled by Tom Brennan

Ron Griffiths Library web page by Tom Brennan

badfinge.ipower.com/SoloBadfinger/TomEvans/TomEvans.html

WE’RE HAVING A PARTY: A ONE NIGHT BADFINGER TRIBUTE CONCERT ON APRIL 28TH, 2026: (A FEW SELECT PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MARK STROTHMANN)

Adam Gibbins, the son of Badfinger drummer Mike Gibbins, Mark Strothmann, part of the organizing crew for the tribute and Joey Molland III, the son of Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland.

Mark Strothmann, John Anderson (Kevin McElligott, the sound man responsible for much of the excellent work done with the Badfinger demos) & Lewis Smith! (John Anderson) is the director of the Joey Molland documentary that was viewed in part at this special evening!

A photo provided to me by Mark Strothmann, of Badfinger rehearsing in 1982. Bob Jackson is on keyboard. Mike Gibbins with the Badfinger shirt is looking at Tom Evans sitting down! Adam Allen is on guitar. The photo was taken by Michael Sears.

A BADFINGER DISPLAY AT THE LET IT BE CAFE:

Jeff Alan Ross is a multi-talented guitarist and keyboard player. He’s the Musical Director for Peter Asher (Peter and Gordon). He also co-produces with Peter their weekly Beatles radio show “From Me To You” on Sirius/XM. Jeff has toured with Badfinger, Mick Taylor (former Rolling Stone), Gerry Marsden (Gerry and the Pacemakers), Denny Laine (Moody Blues/Wings), Billy J. Kramer, Kate Taylor and others

Mark Strothmann and Jeff Allan Ross, formerly of Badfinger:

JACK KOSHICK PROMOTED BADFINGER-HEAR HIM TELL HIS STORY ON YOUTUBE:

Jack Koshick on Promoting Badfinger (1982-1984) – Untold Stories

Mark Strothmann and Jack Koshick at the Badfinger tribute:

A SPECIAL NOD TO BADFINGER MEMBER BOB JACKSON

When I had my original FACEBOOK print page, Bob Jackson was so kind in providing me a few signed items for my collection for which I will always be grateful. He was responsible for the sonic upgrade to the Badfinger Head First Album material and was very responsible for the issuance of the special 50th anniversary release of the album!

Bob Jackson Library compiled by Tom Brennan

compiled by Tom Brennan

last updated: October 21, 2014

Robert Jackson was born on January 6, 1949 in Coventry, England. Bob’s first group, a Progressive Rock band called Indian Summer, released an LP in 1971. His next band started as John Entwistle’s (The Who) backing band, and eventually became another Progressive Rock band called Ross, which released two albums in 1974. Jackson quit after a mid-1974 tour with Ross as the opening act for Eric Clapton. After getting home after the tour, a friend recommended he audition for Pete Ham’s replacement in Badfinger. After Pete Ham’s suicide, Bob was asked to join The Dodgers by Tommy Evans in Late, 1975.

Bob stayed with The Dodgers until being forced out in 1979. Bob was reunited with Tom Evans in early, 1982 when he was asked by Tommy to audition with him in his back-up band for a female Australian group called Cheetah. Eventually, Bob ended up in Tom’s version of Badfinger and he toured with them until Tommy’s last live appearance in October, 1983. Bob also did a British Invasion tour in 1984 with Joey Molland and Mike Gibbins. Bob Jackson is currently part of the latest line-up of the British Invasion band called The Fortunes.

Biography information from Dan Matovina’s “Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger”

follow Bob Jackson on Twitter: @BobBadfinger

BOB JACKSON DISCUSSES THE HEAD FIRST ALBUM:

Badfinger Head First Remix: An Exclusive Interview with Bob Jackson

304: Badfinger’s Head First with Bob Jackson

VIDEOCAST #188: BOB JACKSON (Badfinger, “Head First” album)

LIKE THE BEATLES, ALL THE MEMBERS OF BADFINGER COULD WRITE GOOD SONGS:

HERE ARE A A FEW SAMPLES FROM THE OFTEN-UNHERALDED DRUMMER, THE LATE MIKE GIBBINS

MIKE GIBBINS – IN THE MEANTIME (FULL ALBUM) #badfinger

Mike Gibbins – Archeology (Full Album) #fullalbum #badfinger

Mike Gibbins – A Place In Time (Full Album) #fullalbum #badfinger

Mike Gibbins – More Annoying Songs (Full Album) #fullalbum #badfinger

Mike Gibbins – A Lesson In Learning – solo sessions – August 1972

Badfinger – Feelin’ Alright – Live in Birmingham, MI (1970)

AN INTERVIEW WITH THE LATE JOEY MOLLAND:
Joey Molland of Badfinger – NEW ALBUM – Beatle Brunch Interview

A FEW ALBUM SAMPLES FROM JOEY:

This Time

Mirrors (Original)

MORE PROMO MATERIAL FROM THE APRIL 28, 2026, BADFINGER TRIBUTE:

NOTIFICATION OF THE SHOW:

A SOLD-OUT TRIBUTE!!!

Mark Strothmann and Brad Smith are all smiles as the benefit for the Chad Smith Foundation was a SELL-OUT! Brad Smith is the brother to Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s drummer, Chad Smith!

Chad Smith was to back up Paul McCartney on drums when Paul was the special musical guest on Saturday Night Live recently on 5/16/26!

Paul McCartney: Band on the Run – SNL

PAUL MCCARTNEY: COMING UP (LIVE) – SNL

Chad Smith Joins Beatles Legend Paul McCartney for Epic Saturday Night Live Finale Performance

Chad Smith Foundation in Wisconsin

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The Chad Smith Foundation (CSF) is a nonprofit organization founded in August 2025 by Chad Smith, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to expand access to music education and resources for underserved youth Drumming News Network+1. While it operates nationwide, it has a strong presence in Wisconsin, including its Brookfield, WI location Idealist.

Mission and Vision
CSF’s mission is to bridge the gap in music access and opportunity for young people, ensuring that every aspiring musician—regardless of background—has the tools, mentorship, and support to pursue their passion www.chadsmithfoundation.org+1. Its vision is a world where music education is accessible to all, creating pathways for young talent to develop and thrive.

Core Pillars
The foundation’s work is built on three pillars www.chadsmithfoundation.org+1:

Inspiration – Creating early opportunities for young people to explore music.

Access – Expanding opportunity by providing tools, mentorship, and guidance.

Support – Offering financial resources and career direction to sustain musical careers.

Key Programs
AMP (After-School Music Program) – Brings qualified instructors and quality instruments directly to after-school organizations, removing cost and logistical barriers www.chadsmithfoundation.org+1.

Equipment Donations – Supplies high-quality instruments and audio gear to underfunded music programs Drumming News Network.

Scholarships – Including the Curtis & Joan Smith Scholarship, supporting students in diverse music careers such as performance, education, therapy, and production Drumming News Network.
Wisconsin Impact
In Wisconsin, CSF has launched AMP in Milwaukee in partnership with local nonprofits like the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, the Salvation Army, Notes for Notes, and Running Rebels UpNorthNews. This initiative funds instructors, purchases equipment, and offers perks like concert tickets and performance opportunities for students. Lessons are held multiple times a week in community settings, aiming to integrate music into youth education.

Why It Matters
Chad Smith emphasizes that music education can transform lives, citing his own early exposure to instruments in public school as a key factor in his career UpNorthNews. CSF’s work in Wisconsin reflects its broader goal: to open doors, remove barriers, and help young talent flourish.

For more information or to get involved, visit the official site at chadsmithfoundation.org or contact their Wisconsin office at david@chadsmithfoundation.org Idealist.

THIS CD WAS GIVEN AS A SPECIAL PROMO TO ATTENDEES OF THE BADFINGER TRIBUTE SHOW: IT FEATURED SEVERAL OF THE SONGS FROM THE JUNE 19TH RELEASE OF THE NEW PETE HAM COVERS LP ENTITLED JUST LOOK INSIDE THE COVER.

THE CONTENTS FROM THE SAMPLER CD:

THE PROMOTIONAL POSTER FOR THE SOLD-OUT EVENT IN LATE APRIL OF 2026:

Bob Jackson was instrumental in the special mixing of this special Badfinger album which was the last official appearance of Pete Ham. This is a rare copy of the LP signed by Bob Jackson of Badfinger, the man largely responsible and instrumental in presenting the recordings in their full sonic fidelity!