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Dawn in Darkness is the debut studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Mark Holden. The album was recorded and released in 1975.

Dawn in Darkness
Studio album by Mark Holden
Released	1975 (1975)
Recorded	Sydney, Australia
Genre	Pop, Pop rock
Label	EMI Music
Producer	Peter Dawkins
Mark Holden chronology
Dawn in Darkness (1975) Let Me Love You (1976)

In an interview with ABC's Talking Heads, Holden said that it sold about 2,000 copies only and was a 'big flop' adding; "It was entirely original, all the songs I wrote as a kid. But it took me, got me out into the world. It got me into the game." [1]

Background and release

In 1974, Holden entered Showcase '74, a television talent show on Network 9 where he sung original folky songs. Holden ultimately placed fifth, performing a track "Tap Dancing Down Easy Street" in the final. John Bromwell from Essex Music saw his performances and brought Holden to Sydney. Bromwell arranged an audition with Peter Dawkins a record producer with EMI Music who signed Holden. The album is a collection of songs Holden had written leading up to Showcase '74.[2]

Track listing

References

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