North Star Grassman and the Ravens [Original recording remastered] [Import]
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North Star Grassman and the Ravens [Original recording remastered] [Import]
Track Listings
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1. Late November
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2. Blackwaterside
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3. Sea Captain
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4. Down in the Flood
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5. John the Gun
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6. Next Time Around
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7. Optimist
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8. Let's Jump the Broomstick
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9. Wretched Wilbur
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10. North Star Grassman and the Ravens
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11. Crazy Lady Blues
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12. Late November [*]
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13. Walking the Floor Over You [*]
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14. Losing Game [*]
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15. Next Time Around [*]
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of her 1971 album includes the bonus tracks 'Late November', 'Walking The Floor Over You' (Nsg & Tr Sessions), 'Losing Game' (Nsg & Tr Sessions) & 'Next Time Around (alternate take). Universal. 2005.
North Star Grassman and the Ravens,Sandy Denny,Fontana Int'l,British Folk,British Folk-Rock,England,Folk,Folk & Traditional,Folk-Rock,Pop
Average customer rating:
- One of this artist's best
- Sandy's Best
- Denny's First Solo Album!
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The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
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Manufacturer: Ume Imports
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- Fotheringay
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ASIN: B0007Q6RS6
Release Date: 2005-06-07 |
Tracks:
- Late November
- Blackwaterside
- The Sea Captain
- Down In The Flood
- John The Gun
- Next Time Around
- The Optimist
- Let's Jump The Broomstick
- Wretched Wilbur
- The North Star Grassman And The Ravens
- Crazy Lady Blues
- Late November (El Pea Version)
- Walking The Floor Over You
- Losing Game
- Next Time Around (No Strings)
Album Description
Digitally remastered reissue of her 1971 album includes the bonus tracks 'Late November', 'Walking The Floor Over You' (Nsg & Tr Sessions), 'Losing Game' (Nsg & Tr Sessions) & 'Next Time Around (alternate take). Universal. 2005.
Album Details
Sandy Denny's Debut Solo Album from 1971 Digitally Remastered with Four Bonus Tracks and Sleevenotes.
Customer Reviews:
One of this artist's best.......2007-02-11
Back when music came on vinyl albums with "sides" that you turned over to play, "Side Two" of this album got a workout on my turntable. It contains some of Sandy Denny's finest songs and finest singing, with two particular standouts, "Next Time Around" and the title song. On both, the qualities that those know and love in Denny come to the fore immediately---an earthy grit to her voice that is lovely rather than coarse, songs that defy any particular time and era to connect with the listener, combined with arrangements that enhance both these other traits. They're beautiful. The rest of the album is only slightly less arresting than those two songs, but "slightly" is the important word here. With the exception of a rather rote version of Bob Dylan's "Down In The Flood," Denny is in top-form throughout, ably assisted by long-time cohorts including Richard Thompson, Gerry Conway and her former husband Trevor Lucas.
Sandy Denny left this world far too soon, but the music she made still stands up today, for all seasons. Get this CD and listen....you won't be disappointed.
Sandy's Best.......2006-07-10
I read a magazine review calling this recording an "uneven masterpiece." It IS a masterpiece, but it is not uneven. Every song on it is strong. Several are now classic. Sandy's voice was in its prime at this time. The newly-remastered CD version is an absolute delight, with an alternate take of "Next Time Around" and a few added tracks. The voice and music of Sandy Denny will live on forever and her first solo album, "The North Star Grassman and the Riverns," is her best.
Denny's First Solo Album!.......2005-08-07
Sandy Denny's first solo album was recorded shortly after she had disbanded her group Fotheringay in late 1970. All Fotheringay members were present at the recordings of Sandy's album, so it's no surprise that quite many songs sound like Fotheringay. The opening song "Late November" was actually intended for a second Fotheringay album, that was never finished. Fotheringay did record the song and that version is included among the bonus-tracks. Though only one song , the great "Blackwaterside", is a traditional folk-song, there is a very folkish feel to many of Sandy's own songs. Especially on "John the Gun" and the title track.
Other songs are quite complicated, both musically and lyrically ( her lyrics at times are pretty cryptic ). "Next Time Around", "The Optimist" and "Wretched Wilbur" may be the easiest songs to get into, but eventually they are bound to grow on you.
Two tracks "Down in the Flood" and "Let's Jump the Broomstick" ( and 2 more among the bonus-tracks ) are rockers a little in the same vein as the "Bunch" project recorded in early 1972 with most of the same people, who are backing Sandy on this album. Among them the outstanding guitarist and song-writer Richard Thompson.
Though the album may sound slightly more dated than her other solo-albums, it's still a great album.
My favourites are "Blackwaterside", "Wretched Wilbur", "Crazy Lady Blues" and both versions of "Late November"
Average customer rating:
- If you like Sandy Denny or Fairport don't miss this one!
- The best post Fairport
- Her first Official solo record
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The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
Sandy Denny
Manufacturer: Universal/Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000025XMZ
Release Date: 2002-09-03 |
Tracks:
- Late November
- Blackwaterside
- The Sea Captain
- Down In The Flood
- John The Gun
- Next Time Around
- The Optimist
- Let's Jump The Broomstick
- Wretched Wilbur
- The North Star Grassman And The Ravens
- Crazy Lady Blues
Album Description
Full title - North Star Grassman & The Ravens. 1971 solo album for the late British folk-rock icon. Produced by Denny, Richard Thompson & John Wood. 11 tracks.
Customer Reviews:
If you like Sandy Denny or Fairport don't miss this one!.......2002-06-12
Sandy Denny was without a doubt one of the greatest female vocalists of all time, but her writing set her apart. This album is one of the best in the writing department, and I disagree completely with another review here that states her voice was going downhill. There is a simplicity in the arrangements that makes sure they don't conflict with the words. The title song is awsome; the rest is classic Denny. I can't recommend this enough to anyone who has any kind of interest in English Folk-Rock. Of course I feel that way about almost anything she did.
The best post Fairport.......2001-07-07
I am going to say what no one else wants to- after Sandy left Fairport (Liege n Lief), she was just never the same on vinyl. The Fotheringay album was interesting, promising, as was her effort with Fairport when she rejoined (despite Glynnis Johns putrid, pop style production). But compare that stuff to her work on "What We Did on Our Summer Holidays", or just listen to her sing Genesis Hall on "Unhalfbricking". Her voice went downhill- why, who knows? Probably drinking, smoking (I actually don't know if she smoked), having a good time, etc. You can't be 21 forever you know. All that said, I love this album. There was something about Sandy, a style, a presence, the way she could deliver a song when she was at her best, that is still unmatched. She was the real thing, the genuine article, and the material on this album is the best match of songs to her style that she ever got (at least on vinyl) after Liege n Lief.
Her first Official solo record.......1999-12-30
Although she recorded a solo record at the begining of her career in 1967, I'm not sure it ever saw the light of day till recently. This is her first official solo record. This recording, along with "Sandy" from 1972 ranks as her best solo work. The lyrics are at times, dark and cryptic. I've heard more than one person complain about the use of strings in her solo work, but here they are used with a subtle grace. Denny was at her prime from 1969-1973,From Fotheringay in 70, guesting on Led Zepplin's 4th album in 71 and 3 stunning solo albums from 71-73. She's simply one of those artists that transports me to another place when i'm not happy with my surroundings. Not that I need to be in a down mood to hear that incredible voice
Average customer rating:
- If you like Sandy Denny or Fairport don't miss this one!
- The best post Fairport
- Her first Official solo record
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The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
Sandy Denny
Manufacturer: Hannibal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00000064B
Release Date: 1995-03-10 |
Tracks:
- Late November
- Blackwaterside
- The Sea Captain
- Down In The Flood
- John The Gun
- Next Time Around
- The Optimist
- Let's Jump The Broomstick
- Wretched Wilbur
- The North Star Grassman & The Ravens
- Crazy Lady Blues
Album Description
Full title - North Star Grassman & The Ravens. 1971 solo album for the late British folk-rock icon. Produced by Denny, Richard Thompson & John Wood. 11 tracks.
Customer Reviews:
If you like Sandy Denny or Fairport don't miss this one!.......2002-06-12
Sandy Denny was without a doubt one of the greatest female vocalists of all time, but her writing set her apart. This album is one of the best in the writing department, and I disagree completely with another review here that states her voice was going downhill. There is a simplicity in the arrangements that makes sure they don't conflict with the words. The title song is awsome; the rest is classic Denny. I can't recommend this enough to anyone who has any kind of interest in English Folk-Rock. Of course I feel that way about almost anything she did.
The best post Fairport.......2001-07-07
I am going to say what no one else wants to- after Sandy left Fairport (Liege n Lief), she was just never the same on vinyl. The Fotheringay album was interesting, promising, as was her effort with Fairport when she rejoined (despite Glynnis Johns putrid, pop style production). But compare that stuff to her work on "What We Did on Our Summer Holidays", or just listen to her sing Genesis Hall on "Unhalfbricking". Her voice went downhill- why, who knows? Probably drinking, smoking (I actually don't know if she smoked), having a good time, etc. You can't be 21 forever you know. All that said, I love this album. There was something about Sandy, a style, a presence, the way she could deliver a song when she was at her best, that is still unmatched. She was the real thing, the genuine article, and the material on this album is the best match of songs to her style that she ever got (at least on vinyl) after Liege n Lief.
Her first Official solo record.......1999-12-30
Although she recorded a solo record at the begining of her career in 1967, I'm not sure it ever saw the light of day till recently. This is her first official solo record. This recording, along with "Sandy" from 1972 ranks as her best solo work. The lyrics are at times, dark and cryptic. I've heard more than one person complain about the use of strings in her solo work, but here they are used with a subtle grace. Denny was at her prime from 1969-1973,From Fotheringay in 70, guesting on Led Zepplin's 4th album in 71 and 3 stunning solo albums from 71-73. She's simply one of those artists that transports me to another place when i'm not happy with my surroundings. Not that I need to be in a down mood to hear that incredible voice
Average customer rating:
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North Star Grassman and the Ravens
Sandy Denny
Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
British Folk
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ASIN: B0009J8DMY
Release Date: 2005-07-18 |
Tracks:
- Late November
- Blackwaterside
- Sea Captain
- Down In The Flood
- John The Gun
- Next Time Around
- Optimist
- Let's Jump The Broomstick
- Wretched Wilbur
- North Star Grassman & The Ravens
- Crazy Lady Blues
- Late November (Bonus Track)
- Walking The Floor Over You (Nsg&Tr Sessions) (Bonus Track)
- Losing Game (Nsg&Tr Sessions (Bonus Track)
- Next Time Around (Alternate Take) (Bonus Track)
Album Description
This digitally remastered reissue of Denny's 1971 album includes the bonus tracks 'Late November', 'Walking The Floor Over You' (Nsg & Tr Sessions), 'Losing Game' (Nsg & Tr Sessions) & 'Next Time Around (alternate take). Album comes packaged in a paper sleeve. Island. 2005.
Album Details
Japanese Digitally Remastered Limited Edition Issue of the 1971 Solo Album Classic by the Late Former Fotheringay/Fairport Convention Singer in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork. Includes Bonus Tracks "Late November (Alternative Mix)", "Walking the Floor Over You", "Losing Game" and "Next Time around (No Strings)".
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