David Soul - The Best Days Of My Life (1981)

David Soul (born David Richard Solberg; August 28, 1943) is an American-British actor and singer, perhaps best known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the ABC television series Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979. He became a British citizen in 2004.
During the mid- to late-1970s, Soul returned to his singing roots. Produced by Tony Macaulay, he recorded hits including "Don't Give Up on Us" (1976) which reached Number 1 in the US and the UK, and "Silver Lady" (1977) which also topped the charts in the UK. From 1976 until 1978, he had five UK Top 20 singles and two Top 10 albums.
From 1976 to 1982 he toured extensively in the US, Europe, Far East and South America.
His 5th album “The Best Days Of My Life” he released in 1981. “This one was recorded in Holland the songs are not familar and David does a good job on all of them....It gets lifted up from a so-so recording to a good one on the second side....Love "How Can You Tell You Got It"......But I supose if you are a "David Soul" Fan it's all good !!!

Tracklist

01.  Simple Man  (2:48) 
02.  Walking Up Alone  (3:16) 
03.  Carlito  (3:56) 
04.  Dreamers  (3:34) 
05.  I Can't Afford That Feeling Anymore  (4:22) 
06.  That's Enough For Me  (4:57) 
07.  Maybe We Can Work It Out  (4:11) 
08.  How Can You Tell You Got It  (3:57) 
09.  The Dutchman  (4:42) 
10.  Distant Shores  (4:06) 
11.  The Best Days Of My Life  (4:02) 
12.  Simple Man (Reprise)  (0:52) 

Credits
Drums - Pim Koopman
Bass - Andy Kulberg 
Guitars - Chris Michie/Lex Bolderwijk/David Soul
Keyboards & synthesizer - Harry van Hoof
Percussion - Eddy Conard
Background vocals - Chris Michie/Hans Vermeulen/Piet Souer/Pim Roos/Rick Beekman/Arjan Brass/John van de Ven/José van de Wijdeven
Saxophones - Ton Barlage/Dick Vennik
Trumpet - Fons Diercks
Flute - Andy Kulberg - Accordion: Harry Mooten - Whistle: Bertus van Dam
Strings - Benny Behr (concert master)

Companies etc
Licensed Through – Warner Bros. Records
Recorded At – Wisseloord Studios
Produced At – Purple Eye Productions
Conductor – Harry van Hoof
Mastered By – Hans Brethouwer
Producer – Will Hoebee

Notes
With special thanks to Chris Michie/Andy Kulberg/Harry van Hoof
(Chris Michie by courtesy of Warner Brother Records
Orchestra arranged and conducted by Harry van Hoof
Background vocals arranged by Chris Michie
Recorded By – John van den Houten, Ronald Prent
Produced by Will Hoebee for Purple Eye Productions
Mixed by Will Hoebee/Harry van Hoof/David Soul/Ronald Prent
Recorded and mixed at the Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, Holland
Recording engineers: John van den Houten/Ronald Prent

Label - Philips Records