''CCW'' is an album by

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, formerly of the new wave group

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, with Roger Cook and Andy West (CCW: Cornwell, Cook, West). It was released in 1992 by UFO Records.

Background

Through his

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, Cornwell had been put together with English songwriter Roger Cook in the late 1980s to write songs. Cook was known for his songwriting collaboration with

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in the 1960s, penning songs such as "

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" (

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) and "

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" (

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). Now living in

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in the US, Cook would periodically come to England to write with other songwriters. "Every few months he would come over and we would write a song," Cornwell said in 2006. "And then we had so many of these songs written that I suggested we do a record together. We brought in a third singer-songwriter called Andy West and so we became Cornwell, Cook and West." The ''CCW'' album was recorded in December 1991 at Koh-san Studios in

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with Cornwell producing.

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, who would later work with

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, among others, co-produced 5 of the albums 10 tracks. With a 7-piece band, including session drummer Rob Brian, the trio promoted the album in 1992, playing shows in the UK and Europe. "Sweet Sister" was released as a single from the album. Different formats included the non-album tracks "Let It Fall" and "Friend Wheel", penned by Andy West, and "I Believe", penned by Cook. The CD-single and 12" also included an 'FM Rock Club Mix' of "Sweet Sister" by

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Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album liner notes. ;CCW *

– vocals, electric and acoustic guitar * Roger Cook – vocals,

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and acoustic ukulele *Andy West – vocals, electric and acoustic guitar ;Additional musicians *

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– electric and acoustic bass (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9) *Chris Goulstone – lead guitar (1, 10) *Joel Squires –

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(3) *Rob Brian –

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(4),

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(6),

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(8) *

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– violin (5, 6) ;Technical *Hugh Cornwell – producer *

– co-producer (1, 2, 7, 9, 10) *Pete Parsons – engineer *

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– design, photography

References

External links

Hugh Cornwell : CCW Page
* {{Authority control Hugh Cornwell albums 1992 albums Albums produced by Neil Davidge