Translator by Mark Ward

As a young boy, I spent many hours listening to my transistor radio in my room. This collection of covers includes songs that have stuck with me over the years, songs that inspired me to play the guitar, and more recent songs that have stood out to me as special. Colored by my influences, I’ve interpreted them in my own way and endeavored to retain their greatness. I hope you enjoy.

Original Composers:
Indiana Wants Me (R. Dean Taylor, 1970) Canadian
Walk Away Renee (Michael Brown, Bob Calili, Tony Sansone, 1966) American
If You Could Read My Mind (Gordon Lightfoot, 1971) Canadian
Weighing Down (Julian Taylor and Tyler James Ellis, 2024) Canadian
Baby Blue (Peter Ham, 1971) Welsh
Aubrey (David Gates, 1972) American
Blindman’s Bend (Dave Dobbyn, 1998) New Zealand
The Eagle and the Hawk (John Denver and Mike Taylor, 1971) American
The Blood (Glen Hansard, 2003) Ireland

All songs licensed for this recording through easysong.com and howlingturtle.ca

Mastering by Justin Perkins @ Mystery Room Mastering

Copyright 2025, Mark Ward, BMI
All rights reserved.
Unauthorized duplication is a violation of the law.

Tracklist

1.	Indiana Wants Me	3:15

2.	Walk Away Renee	2:52

3.	If You Could Read My Mind	3:14

4.	Weighing Down	3:30

5.	Baby Blue	3:11

6.	Aubrey	3:20

7.	Blindman's Bend	3:28

8.	The Eagle and the Hawk	2:01

9.	The Blood	3:58

Credits

released June 13, 2025

Arrangements, instruments and vocals by Mark Ward except as noted.
Recorded, produced and mixed by Mark Ward at Ward Studios, Anacortes, Washington

Special Guest musicians:
Dylan Mandel ….….... drums and percussion on all songs
Laurence Blakely …... backup vocals

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