{"product_id":"stephen-fretwell-busy-guy-pink-vinyl","title":"Stephen Fretwell - Busy Guy (Pink)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn in the town of Scunthorpe in 1981, English singer\/songwriter Stephen Fretwell was introduced to the music of Bob Dylan at a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUsing a borrowed guitar from his grandparents, the young artist began writing his own songs and made tapes for his family and friends. After an aborted attempt at university life - he lasted two days - Fretwell relocated to Manchester, where his clear northern voice, poetic lyrics, and melodic guitar work soon won him an audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAfter landing a much sought-after opening gig with local heroes Elbow, the now 21 year old began releasing his music on a friend's Northern Ambition label. 8 Songs, the Something's Gotta Give EP, and The Lines, all released between 2001 and 2003, became collector's items and brought Fretwell to the attention of the press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHe signed to Fiction Records in 2003 and released his first full-length, Magpie, in 2004, recorded at Abbey Road studios in London. Fretwell recorded the follow-up to his debut album, Man on the Roof, in New York City; it was released in 2007. Busy Guy is the first new music in 13 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45298388861233,"sku":"5400863048693","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/3985327-2729786.jpg?v=1734050355","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/stephen-fretwell-busy-guy-pink-vinyl","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}