Signed by Richard Vernon to Blue Horizon Records/Chipping Norton Records in the early 1980s, Bernie recorded two singles, "Another Night" released in 1981 and featured on the late Alexis Korner's Radio 1 playlist, and "Little By Little" released in 1982 and featured on the playlist of Bob Harris. On the back of the of "Another Night", an album was recorded in 1982 which reflected a track roster of then cutting edge songs from the pen of Bernie Townsend and his long time writing partner Richard Sharpey, just prior to the advent of the new sounds coming out of Nashville and AAustin at that time - the album was ostensibly recorded for the US market however fr contractual reasons the product was shelved and remained untitled. Gravel Road Records has since acquired the rights to the album and deemed the release of the product was long overdue, and, in deference to the legendary and now long gone Chipping Norton Recording Studio, Bernie decided to title his first solo album "Made On New Street"
Following the release of the album Gravel Road Records And Music have released "Just Won't Touch Me Now" - a powerful song of the experiences of a friend on his return from the Vietnam War but with so many conflicts around the world it still resonates today.