{"id":30475,"date":"2026-05-18T18:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=30475"},"modified":"2026-05-18T18:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:37:30","slug":"new-tribute-to-badfinger-legend-just-look-inside-the-cover-songs-of-pete-ham-to-be-released-june-19-on-yt-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/new-tribute-to-badfinger-legend-just-look-inside-the-cover-songs-of-pete-ham-to-be-released-june-19-on-yt-music\/","title":{"rendered":"New Tribute To Badfinger Legend \u201cJUST LOOK INSIDE THE COVER \u2013 SONGS OF PETE HAM\u201d To Be Released June 19 On Y&T Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Y&T Music<\/strong> is proud to announce the release of a special tribute album, \u201cJust Look inside The Cover \u2013 Songs of Pete Ham,<\/em>\u201d featuring 22 new recordings of songs written by Pete Ham. This very unique tribute album features songs that were only previously released as home demos and never recorded by Badfinger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pete Ham was one of the 20th<\/sup> century\u2019s greatest overlooked artists. Certainly, the Swansea, Wales-born musician received some recognition: three of his songs \u2013 \u201cNo Matter What,\u201d \u201cDay After Day\u201d and \u201cBaby Blue,\u201d all recorded by his group Badfinger \u2013 were hit singles, and the popularity of those songs endures to this day. And \u201cWithout You\u201d \u2013 co-written with band mate Tom Evans \u2013 would become a standard when covered by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson. With Badfinger, Ham made seven albums, all of which are today recognized as classics of melodic rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the total output of Pete Ham penned songs released during his short lifetime would be less than 40 songs, he proved to be a startlingly prolific songwriter. Thanks to the diligent archival work of people working in close cooperation with The Pete Ham estate, demo recordings of many of these and previously unknown songs have come to light in recent years and are the focus of this tribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of those songs, compiled on several posthumous Pete Ham albums, demonstrate that Ham\u2019s songwriting prowess yielded a bounty, the like of which would be astounding even if created by an artist who lived much longer than his brief 27 years. They also underscore the fact that Ham could \u2013 and quite often did \u2013 write excellent songs that were well outside the musical scope of The Iveys or Badfinger. Moreover, Pete Ham exerted great influence upon countless artists who came after him, many of whom weren\u2019t yet born when he tragically took his life in 1975. His gifts with words and melody continue to inspire musicians and listeners alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tribute features some of today\u2019s most renowned artists in the field of melodic and indie rock, each providing their take on a gem from the largely overlooked portion of Ham\u2019s creative output. Given complete creative control, some take the approach of arranging the song in a way that suggests how Badfinger might have done it; others use Ham\u2019s words and music as a canvas upon which to paint a picture all their own. Just Look Inside The Cover<\/em> also includes new recordings by Ron Griffiths, and Bob Jackson, both who have recorded and toured with Pete Ham, as members of The Iveys and Badfinger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE SONGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Mike Delevante – A Lonely Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pezband – Tulip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Sharp Pins – Just How Lucky We Are<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Eric Dover – Leaving on a Midnight Train<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Arlan Feiles – You\u2019re Such a Good Woman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Bill Lloyd – Our Song<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Rob Bonfiglio – Hand in Hand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Mary Karlzen – Dawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The Fraternals – Catherine Cares<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Fernando Perdomo – Time is Mine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Mic Harrison And The High Score – A Little Bit of Rock and Roll <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Humbert – Little Mary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Steve Barton – Ringside<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. The Parlophonics – Makes Me Feel Good<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Richard Barone (featuring The Midnight Callers) – I\u2019m Only Human <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Darren Hayman and Robert Rotifer – Love Will Be<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Mark Healey – It Doesn\u2019t Really Matter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Jeff Alan Ross – The Day Begins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Ron Griffiths – Take Good Care of My Baby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Bob Jackson – Just Look Inside The Cover<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Tobin Sprout – Keep Your Country Tidy (Reprise)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Release Date –  June 19, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To pre-order:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Just-Look-Inside-Cover-Various\/dp\/B0GZWP3G6G\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few words from Y&T Music founder Rich Ulloa: <\/strong>https:\/\/glassonyonpr.com\/a-few-words-from-yt-music-founder-rich-ulloa\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.badfingerlibrary.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.ytmusiconline.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMNRJiVQ3H9fK9P2CpaR1EA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONTACT Y&T \/ Rich Ulloa:<\/strong> PH: 1-786-368-9904 ytmusic1@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Strothmann – Representing Agent for Pete Ham & Tom Evans of Badfinger: <\/strong>withoutyoumusicofficial@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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