John & Beverley Martyn - Stormbringer!

Cat. no: UMCLP053
Format: LP
Barcode: 805520240536
Release Date: 28 Jul 2023
Genre: Folk

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.

John Martyn met Beverley Kutner and the pair married in 1969. Kutner was a dazzling folk singer who had been invited by Paul Simon to sing on Simon & Garfunkel's Bookends album. It was obvious that two such talents united in love should also unite in music. Stormbringer! – produced by Joe Boyd – was the first of two albums billed to both of them. Recorded in Woodstock, the album featured The Band's Levon Helm on drums on Beverley's standout, eight-minute long Sweet Honesty. Not to be overshadowed John also contributed John The Baptist, one of his career highlights, with Beverley adding sweet backing vocals.

This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1970 Island Records UK release and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.
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Tracks: Go Out And Get It / Can't Get The One I Want / Stormbringer! / Sweet Honesty / Woodstock / John The Baptist / The Ocean / Traffic-Light Lady / Tomorrow Time / Would You Believe Me?

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