JOHN MARTYN--London Conversation--Import LP
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Description
UK import mono album by JOHN MARTYN entitled "London Conversation".
"In 1967, John Martyn became the first white solo act to sign with Island Records. While this is notable in the history of the label, his initial release, London Conversation, on the other hand, stands as a mere footnote. The record, though incorporating touches of blues and his characteristic guitar and vocal, doesn't really prepare you for what's to come from Martyn. The album is a basic, no-frills, guitar and voice effort, although one track, the droning dulcimer and flute-driven "Rolling Home," shows Martyn's urge to stretch, which would become much more evident in the coming years. His vocal delivery is traditionally British, while his playing is steeped in the eclectic folk of British artists such as Davey Graham and Bert Jansch, as well as American blues and folk. London Conversation, whose material (written primarily by Martyn) reflects the era and his age (18 years old), comes across as a young, although soon to be important artist looking for a voice." - Brett Hartenbach, AMG
PLAYLIST:
Side 1
1-Fairy Tale Lullaby 2-Sandy Grey 3-London Conversation 4-Ballad Of An Elder Woman 5-Cocain 6-Run Honey Run
Side 2
1-Back To Stay 2-Rolling Home 3-Who's Grown Up Now 4-Golden Girl 5-This Time 6-Don't Think Twice
Reissued on Island Records (ILP-952) in 1975. It is from MY PERSONAL COLLECTION, NEVER PLAYED and visually grades near mint (nice shiny vinyl with no visible imperfections). The laminate cover is slightly dinged on the corners and shows light creasing. Actual item pictured.
Buyer pays $4.00 for USPS Media Mail shipping (insurance, delivery confirmation and/or international shipping are extra). Ships in sturdy cardboard. Seller combines shipping on auctions won within a 72 hour period ($1.00 for each additional album won).
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