Crowded House Time On Earth CD

Yes, Vic Flick is the Sean Connery of the electric guitar. Accept no impostors.

-- Pete Walker is co-author of "John Barry: A Life in Music"-----Vic Flick and James Bond, 007: A Delightful PartnershipThe incomparable John Barry first met the incomparable Vic Flick on Paul Anka's first tour of the UK. Spending much time together on tour as friends, Barry was impressed with the way Flick combined showmanship with technical excitement and a delightful personality.

It was not long after the Anka tour that Flick was well remembered by Barry, who added him to the legendary John Barry Seven. Off and running with the JB7 as lead guitar, Flick became on-stage leader of the Seven by 1960, as Barry worked his way to composing more music off stage, and less touring with the group.

Flick's debut track as a composer was the outstanding "Zapata" including his highly innovative signature "fade-intro" sounds. Writing new music, and increasing time as a session player, made him a highly sought after freelance artist, even as he toured with the Seven until August of 1963. Flick has worked alongside Burt Bacharach, Herman's Hermits, Tom Jones, Henry Mancini, Jimmy Page, Cliff Richard, Diana Ross, Nancy Sinatra, and countless more legendary recording artists. Flick, who resides today in Santa Monica, California, has written for television and films since those British recording studio days, serving variously as both composer and conductor.

Joni's songs are simple yet powerful, whether conveying images of wild winds sweeping over high, rugged lands, or the dance of spring clouds from someone deliciously in love. Weaving images and story together with a gentle accoustic guitar and Joni's soft lyrical voice, the music becomes something you want to hear - and sing along with - over and over again.