| "The Open Road, The Open Sky" Audio File Ron Davies passed away on Oct 30th, 2003. For more information please click here. Ron Davies was a songwriter and performer who lived in Nashville, Tennessee. Ron’s biggest hit - It Ain’t Easy - was recorded by at least 6 different artists, including David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust) and Three Dog Night. His songs were also recorded by an array of other artists, such as Joan Baez, Joe Cocker, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ricky Scaggs and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Since Ron passed away in 2003, 3 more of his songs have been recorded - "My Friend" by Eric Apoe (The Man in the Sun), “Rise to the Occasion” by Nanci Griffith (Hearts in Mind) and “Dark-Eyed Gal” by Kevin Welch (You Can’t Save Everybody). Check out their websites - www.ericapoe.com , www.nancigriffith.com and www.kevinwelch.com for more info. Ron's first two albums, “Silent Song Through The Land” and “U.F.O.,” are collector's items and are currently in reproduction. These limited edition Japanese pressings have been digitally remastered and feature the original tracks packaged in a paper sleeve. Universal. 2005. Before British blues icon Long John Baldry passed away in 2005, he was due to re-release his album "It Ain’t Easy" - first released in 1971, and named after the 4th cut on the album, It Ain't Easy - written by Ron. That album is now available (www.longjohnbaldry.com). One side is produced by Elton John, the other side by Rod Stewart, and the disc contains added bonus material. "If John did nothing else in his entire life, the album "It Ain't Easy" is a gem, a milestone, a scorching rock n’ blues album for all time." -Paul Burke/author/media artist
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