London Conversation

Description

A complex and sometimes belligerent character in real life, on record, John Martyn was the epitome of the folk-dreamer, embodying the spirit of the bourgeoning London acoustic scene of the late ’60s. Well-known and respected for his ’70s albums ‘Solid Air’ and ‘One World’, this is where it began. Released in October 1967, ‘London Conversation’ was the first album by the first ‘rock’ signing to Chris Blackwell’s Island Records. With eight of the twelve tracks written by Martyn, it is easy to see why Blackwell was such a champion of his work. The five-minute plus sitar drone of ‘Rolling Home’ pointed the way to the possibilities that lay ahead. The sleeve captured the earnest folky sitting among the capital’s chimney tops, strumming his acoustic. At once Martyn was part of it; Martyn was above it.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Fairy Tale Lullaby – John Martyn
2. Sandy Grey – John Martyn
3. London Conversation – John Martyn
4. Ballad of an Elder Woman – John Martyn
5. Cocaine – John Martyn
6. Run Honey Run – John Martyn
7. Back to Stay – John Martyn
8. Rolling Home – John Martyn
9. Who’s Grown Up Now – John Martyn
10. Golden Girl – John Martyn
11. This Time – John Martyn
12. Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright – John Martyn