Widowmaker discography

Steve Ellis and Ariel Bender formed Widowmaker in 1975, bringing along Bob Daisley (ex Chicken Shack), Paul Nicolls (ex Lindisfarne) and Huw Lloyd-Langton (ex Hawkwind). Ellis spent two years with the band, recording one eponymous LP and three singles with them, but he had left the band by the time they entered the studio to cut the second album, "Too Late To Cry", in 1977 - although he wrote half the songs on it (uncredited). John Butler (later in Diesel Park West) was his replacement - but the band folded soon after.

This discography details Widowmaker albums and singles from all over the world. I am always looking to add more worldwide pressings, so get in touch if you can help. Quick links:

WIDOWMAKER (1976) Tracks: Pin a Rose On Me / On the Road / Straight Faced Fighter / Ain't Telling You Nothing / When I Met You / Leave The Kids Alone / Shine a Light On Me / Running Free / Got a Dream - UK LP: Jet 2310 432 (1st pressings) / Jet LP15 (later pressings) - USA / Canada LP: UA LA642-G - Germany LP: Polydor 2310 432 - Germany CD (1990): Line Records JECD 9.00858 - Japan CD: not verified

TOO LATE TO CRY (1977) Tracks: The Hustler / What A Way To Fall / Here Comes The Queen / Mean What You Say / Something I Can Do Without / Sign The Papers / Pushin' and Pullin' / Sky Blues - UK LP: Jet UAG 30038 - USA / Canada LP: UA LA723-G - Japan LP: United Artists/King GP-546 - Germany CD (1990): Line Records JECD 9.00867 - Japan CD: not verified Comments: John Butler sang lead vocals for this album, but Steve Ellis co-wrote half the songs (uncredited).

STRAIGHT FACED FIGHTERS (2002) Tracks: Such A Shame / Pin A Rose On Me / On The Road / Straight Faced Fighter / Ain't Telling You Nothing / When I Met You / Leave The Kids Alone / Shine A Light On Me / Running Free / Gotta Dream / Come On Up (Live) / Such A Shame (Live) / Too Late (Live) / El Doomo (Live) / Ain't Telling You Nothing (Live) / When I Met You (Live) / Too Late To Cry / The Hustler / Here Comes The Queen / Something I Can Do Without / Sign The Papers / Pushin And Pullin - UK CD: Castle CMDDD586 Comments: Re-issue of the two Widowmaker albums, plus 6 bonus tracks recorded live at Paris Theatre in London. Note that "What A Way To Fall" and "Sky Blues" from the album "Too Late To Cry" have not been included on this 2CD collection.

1976 - On The Road / Pin A Rose On Me (7", Jet JET 766) - ENGLAND 1976 - When I Met You / Pin A Rose On Me (7", Jet JET 767) - ENGLAND 1976 - Pin A Rose On Me / On The Road (7", Jet JET 782) - ENGLAND 1976 - Leave The Kids Alone MONO/STEREO (7", UA XW892) - USA promo 1977 - Too Late To Cry / What A Way To Fall (7", United Artists/King CM-101) - JAPAN (pictured right) 1977 - Too Late To Cry MONO/STEREO (7", United Artists UA XW1043) - USA promo 1977 - Too Late To Cry / What A Way To Fall (7", United Artists UA XW1043) - USA 1977 - What A Way To Fall / The Hustler (7", Jet) - ENGLAND not verified 1977 - What A Way To Fall / Mean What You Say (7", Jet UP 36263) - ENGLAND

POP SPECTACULAR - SHOW #126 (1976) Tracks: Come On Up / Such A Shame / Too Late To Cry / El Doomo / Ain't Telling You Nothing / When I Met You - UK LP: BBC Transcription Services CN 2607/5 Comments: BBC recorded Widowmaker and Upp (who were touring together at the time) live at BBC's Paris Theatre on the 26 September 1976, and the concert was broadcast shortly after, on the "In Concert" programme. Transcription discs of the full show were also sent to other radio stations all over the world, who subscribed to the BBC transcription service. Only a handful such discs have found their way to collectors - the ultimate Widowmaker rarity!

THE FOOLHOUSE - "Pin A Rose On Me" (1993) - Switzerland CD: Blue Martin Records BLM 330062-2 (pictured left) - Switzerland 12" single: Blue Martin Records (cat no unknown) Comments: Swizz rockers The Foolhouse recorded three new songs for their greatest hits compilation "Foolish Years" in 1993, and "Pin A Rose On Me" was by far the strongest one. This recording was later made available on a limited 12" single as well.