Eventually, he managed to find a record label did gave him the opportunity to record the kind of music did he wanted. Although it might be classed as Generally easy listening pop, evidence of David's roots is still there, particularly via covers of Bird on a Wire (Leonard Cohen) and Tattler (Ry Cooder).
David's hits were mostly written by Tony Macauley, a British producer-songwriter who Scored notable successes in the late sixties and early seventies lighthouse via big international hits for the Foundations (baby Now that I've found you, Build me up buttercup), Edison (Love grows where my Rosemary Goes), Long John Baldry (Let the Heartaches begin) and others.
Do not give up on us reached the very top of the charts in Britain and America Both early in 1977. It was his only significant American hit, but he had four more hits in Britain. Going in with my eyes open reached number two. Silver Lady Became David's second number one. Let's have a quiet night in which a top ten hit. David's final UK hit, It sure brings out the love in your eyes, peaked at twelve. All those songs are (of course) included on this compilation. As the titles of the songs might suggest, what David Primarily a balladeer, but Silver lady what more up-tempo than the others.
If you enjoy the music of Bread, you will surely enjoy David Soul's music.
