In The Key Of G was Gilbert s ninth album and his first since winning the groundbreaking legal case against former manager Gordon Mills in 1982. Featuring the singer songwriter in characteristic form, it was recorded over a period of five years in parallel with other projects and originally released in 1989. Highlights include the great lost singles "So What" and "At The Very Mention Of Your Name", along with "Lost A Friend", his heartfelt songwriting response to the death of John Lennon. The distinctive album cover features Gilbert trudging down a cobbled street with a piano under his arm. As resonant an image of the resolute singer/songwriter you're unlikely to find; Gilbert, the unbowed English troubadour.