Now Then : The Very Best of Richard Hawley

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Richard Hawley is widely recognized as one of the greatest and most respected British songwriters. Conceived by Hawley and his long-time collaborator Colin Elliot, this collection spans more than twenty years of his career, showcasing all facets of his songwriting mastery; blending his most cinematic moments with his most tender, his most beloved works and a host of hidden gems from his early work, to create a selection aimed both at his most devoted fans and as the ideal entry point for his newest fans. In addition to two Mercury Music Prize nominations, a BRIT Awards nomination and 4 UK Top 10 Albums, the Sheffield-born songwriter has collaborated with Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, Lisa Marie Presley, Paul Weller and Elbow. Following the success of 'Standing At The Sky's Edge', which won the award for Best New Musical and earned Hawley the award for Best Original Music at the 2023 Olivier Awards, BMG announces the very first Richard Hawley collection; 'Now Then : The Very Best of Richard Hawley'. Curated by Hawley and his long-time collaborator Colin Elliot, 'Now Then' spans his more than twenty-year career, showcasing all facets of his songwriting mastery; blending his most cinematic moments with his most tender work, his most beloved work and a host of hidden gems from his early work, to create a collection for both his hardcore fanbase and the perfect entry point for his new fans. Includes tracks from the albums 'Richard Hawley' (2001), 'Late Night Final' (2001), 'Lowedges' (2003), 'Coles Corner' (2005), 'Lady's Bridge' (2007), 'Truelove's Gutter' (2009), 'Standing at the Sky's Edge' (2012), 'Hollow Meadows'. (2015) and 'Further" (2019).