The Tumbler
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The Tumbler was John Martyn's second album released on Island Records
in 1968. The album shows a progression from his previous solo folk offering to a more expansive sound including significant contributions from jazz flautist Harold McNair
.
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
in 1968. The album shows a progression from his previous solo folk offering to a more expansive sound including significant contributions from jazz flautist Harold McNair
Harold McNair
Harold McNair was a renowned saxophonist and flautist.-Background:...
.
Track listing
All tracks composed by John Martyn, except where indicated- "Sing A Song of Summer" – 2:22
- "The River" – 2:59
- "Goin' Down to Memphis" – 3:12
- "The Gardeners" (Bill Lyons) – 3:15
- "A Day at the Sea" – 2:35
- "Fishin' Blues" (Henry Thomas) – 2:37
- "Dusty" – 3:07
- "Hello Train" – 2:36
- "Winding Boy" (Morton) – 2:22
- "Fly on Home" (Martyn, Paul Wheeler) – 2:33
- "Knuckledy Crunch and Slippledee-slee Song" – 2:55
- "Seven Black Roses" – 4:02
Personnel
- John Martyn - vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards
- Harold McNairHarold McNairHarold McNair was a renowned saxophonist and flautist.-Background:...
- flute - David Moses - double bass
- Paul Wheeler - guitar