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Trish was recorded and mixed over the period from February to July, 2001. The project was conceived in November 2000 when Doug and Trish were in limbo with respect to whether Trish's cancer was gone or not. A week before recording began they received confirmation that Trish's cancer had recurred, a recurrence that they knew would be fatal. The project went ahead as planned with Trish's urging. The CD, the artwork and liner notes were completed before Trish's death, and she was delighted with the results. The delivery of the first batch of CDs came on the day of Trish's funeral.

Trish Gibney
Mar 25, 1959 - Sep 18, 2001

Give me a moment
And I'll have eternity
Within the next breath
© 2000 Trish Gibney

CD Liner notes:

Some things we choose; most are chosen for us and we do what we can with them. Five years ago the Seabreeze phase of my music career hit a wall. Last fall I chose to cap that phase and wrap my music career to date. The impetus to do so was more than a little connected with supporting my wife Trish Gibney through ovarian cancer, an excruciatingly sad experience paradoxically interwoven with great joy and beauty. The album is simply titled Trish in recognition of our love and her vast contribution to my life.

The 15 songs are culled from the past 22 years. I chose each by one criteria - I wanted to record it. It's Christmas is extra special, I wrote it for Trish. Only Matters of the Heart has been previously recorded with a band and this version has a slightly modified composition thanks to Tony. All the songs are written and composed by me except Break It Gently To You and Helps Hide the Hurt which Tony and I rewrote based on old songs of mine.

The choice of the core band members has significance beyond their amazing talents. Drummer Ed Goodine and I have been friends since 1979 when we played together in my first recording band the allies. Ed has played on many of my projects and his involvement was an important link between then and now. Guitarist Tony Quarrington provides a sense of continuity too, having worked with me through the Seabreeze phase beginning about 1992. Though a relative new comer, I loved what bassist Dennis Pinhorn's strong R&B style did with Seabreeze and I wanted that in this recording.

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The other artists involved in the project have came to it with varying degrees of history. Singers Trish Gibney and David Dunbar added their magic by my special request. Trish is Trish and David has been my vocal coach and our friend for many years. Keyboardist Denis Keldie and singer Doreen Smith were excellent recommendations by Tony. Gary Honess, the staff engineer at Number 9 Studio where we recorded and mixed was a serendipitous bit of good fortune. Ray Blake, another Tony recommendation, applied a fine finishing touch to the album through mastering. The packaging design is by Jeff Mckean. Jeff is an artist I work with and admire.

A portion of revenues from the sale of this album will be contributed to ovarian cancer research and cancer support. If you feel inclined, please make a direct contribution to the Ovarian Cancer Association near you.

Produced by Tony Quarrington & Doug Webster

The Band
Doug Webster - vocals, guitar
Tony Quarrington - harmony vocals, guitars, keyboards
Dennis Pinhorn - bass
Ed Goodine - drums, percussion

Supporting Artists
Denis Keldie - keyboards on 1,4,5,7,8,9,11,12,15
Doreen Smith - harmony vocals on 4,5,10,12,13,15
Trish Gibney - harmony vocals 2,6,15
David Dunbar - harmony vocals 7,8,9,11

Engineer
Gary Honess

Studio
Number 9, Toronto, Canada

Mastering
Rayburn Blake, Toronto, Canada

Packaging Design
Jeff Mckean

Song Credits

1. Rain or Snow* 3:30, ©1981
2. When You're Sinking Low* 4:07, ©1982,2000
3. Break It Gently To You** 5:07, ©1984,1995
4. Could I Count On You* 4:11, ©1982
5. Leaving* 3:33, ©1979
6. Matters of Heart* 3:37, ©1983
7. Half Forgotten Kiss* 3:37, ©1988,2001
8. Since the Day You Left* 2:46, ©1987
9. No Looking Back* 3:45, ©1988
10. Never Say Never* 2:43, ©1994
11. All I Can Do* 3:25, ©1989
12. When Storms Blow By* 3:59, ©1988
13. Helps Hide the Hurt** 3:38, ©1980,1994
14. Still Remains* 4:27, ©1982
15. It’s Christmas* 2:38, ©1993

* written & composed by Doug Webster
** written & composed by Tony Quarrington & Doug Webster