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Tarka Cordell's musical career never really took off during his lifetime. Despite being mentored by the likes of Keith Richards and Evan Dando, he was an eternal drifter with an eye for the party circuit (and the ladies, by all accounts). When he did finally knuckle down to record his solo album Wide Awake In A Dream, tragedy struck: in 2008, as the release date neared, Cordell was found hanged in his Notting Hill home.
This collection of cover versions is a tribute to Tarka's life and music, featuring faithful reworkings of his songs by his friends, including Lily Allen and Dando. They reveal a sensitive, romantic songwriter with an ear for a melody and a soulful edge to his work.
Have a listen to the album using the widget above and let us know your thoughts. Money raised from sales of the album - which is released February 10 – will help CALM, a charity set up to prevent male suicide in the UK. For more information visit Tarkamusic.com.
