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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 /TiVo
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John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist - Robin Frederick, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer - Jon Sundell, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
Traditional, ComposerLyricist - John Martyn, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
John Martyn, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
Bob Dylan, ComposerLyricist - John Martyn, MainArtist - Theo Johnson, Producer
℗ 1967 Island Records, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited
Traditional, ComposerLyricist - John Martyn, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist - Padraic Colum, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2005 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.
Album review
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 /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:16
- Main artists: John Martyn
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Universal-Island Records Ltd.
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2005 Universal-Island Records Ltd. This Compilation ℗ 2005 Universal-Island Records Ltd.
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