Pentagle the albums 1968 to 1972 pentangle sweet child basket of lightcruel sisterreflectionsolomons seal plus bonus tracks 7cd set cd an incredible run of music from. The cd of pentangles 1971 lp reflection also includes a few. Their debut, the pentangle 1968, was hailed as a folk rock classic and charted in the uk at no. The pentangle album was released in the uk as an lp as transatlantic tra162 on 17 may 1968. On 29 june 2008, exactly 40 years since the recording of their monumental live album sweet child. It brought together their separate influences of folk, jazz, blues, early music and contemporary songwriting. With cherry reds release of the comprehensive anthology the albums. Each record has been remastered from the best available sources, referencing original tapes and vinyl where relevant. The pentangle was a very talented late 60s british folk group that never quite made it. Pentangle s first three albums and three singles were produced by the legendary shel talmy the who, the kinks, etc.
To my ears, the first three albumstitled pentangle, sweet child, and basket of lightrepresent the bands apogee. Terry cox, bert jansch, jacqui mcshee, john renbourn and danny thompson. Sweet child, their second album,is probably their finest hour and a half. Discussion in music corner started by imagnrywar, jul 22, 2008. The pentangle was the 1968 debut album of the band pentangle. Each album has been expanded with a wealth of bonus material, including choice. Sweet child cd 1995 at the best online prices at ebay. From pentangle s fantastic double album sweet child, originally released in 1968 on transatlantic tra178. Topangebote fur pentangle in folk vinylschallplatten online entdecken bei ebay. For the first time ever, these pentangle albums are available as a deluxe 7cd box set to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the bands formation. Dec 10, 2017 pentangles may 1968 eponymous first album included traditional british material and a version of the staple singers hear my call. Sweet child is a music studio album recording by the pentangle prog folkprogressive rock released in 1968 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Sweet child, sally go round the roses and will the circle be.
It brought together their separate influences of folk, jazz, blues. Its followup, november 1968s sweet child set blues in the form of furry lewis turn your money green alongside jazz with a cover of charles mingus goodbye pork pie hat. If they get their hands on this seven cd collection of pentangle s first six albums the pentangle sweet child basket of lightcruel sister reflectionsolomons seal, the essential ones, with lavish extras. This trend was interrupted by isolated tunes on cruel sister, solomons seal, and reflectionsexceptions that make these last three albums worth pursuing, but not essential. Pentangle in folk vinylschallplatten gunstig kaufen ebay. Sequel sweet child also 1968 was an ambitious double album coupling live and studio discs. The same year pentangle released their second record sweet child. Disc 3 of the box set is a reordered, edited version of disc 1 of sweet child, with extraneous applause etc, taken out. Youll hear everything from mingus covers of haitian fight.
Presenting both live and studio recordings, pentangle s second album, sweet child, is considered by many to be the british folk groups finest offering. Having followed the requisite bohemian path, busking in europe and living in cornwall with his norwegian girlfriend and later wife nanna stein, may began performing as ralph mctell in 1966 the stage name was given to him by fellow folk singer wizz jones. Jun 23, 2009 the pentangle was the 1968 debut album of the band pentangle. The freewheeling journey they embarked through their six albums the pentangle, double lp sweet child, basket of light, cruel sister, reflection, and solomons seal is now laid out in this sprawling retrospective collection, released by cherry red. Sweet child release by the pentangle see all versions of this release, 6 available overview. Check out sweet child by pentangle on amazon music. Pentangle played a mixture of jazz and folk with blueselements, influences that the band integrated in their debut record the pentangle which was produced by shel talmy. John renbourn og bert jansch, som havde spillet sammen ved forskellige lejligheder, dannede dette band sammen med jacqui mcshee, som sang. This double album is a fine crosssection of what this very enjoyable group had to offer, including a healthy shot of live performances. Music graffiti pentangle history english musicgraffiti website. Double album, half live at royal festival hall, half recorded at ibc studios. Ill have to listen to a few of the cd pressings i have of pentangle s albums back to back and report later on my impressions.
Sweet child is the quintessential album of the folkrock group pentangle. Pentangle sweet child a compilationboxedset release. Though overshadowed by sweet child and basket of light, the dreamy, melodic beauty of. By many accounts, that performance was not without. Pentangle s 2008 royal festival hall reunion brought them back to the venue of the live half of their sweet child double album 1968. All of it provides an illuminating glimpse into the work. In february 2007 the original members of pentangle received a bbc radio 2 lifetime achievement award from sir david attenborough. Shop pentangle, thes sweet child lp x 2 for sale by badcatrecords at 22. Its release in 1968 coincided with the bands most creative period before the pressures of incessant touring and recording took their toll. You can expect only the best shopping experience from us. The pentangle biography formed in london, uk in 1967 disbanded in 1973 reformed from 19811995 and again 20082011 pentangle was formed in 1967 by john renbourn and bert jansch two guitarists who had both already recorded as solo artists since 1965. The original band was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and a later version has. Terry cox, bert jansch, jacqui mcshee, john renbourn and. We sell over half a million new and used cds, dvds, blurays, games and vinyl, spanning all kinds of genres and consoles, with prices starting from just.
The pentangle sweet child 2x lp reprise records 2rs 6334. This cd brings together 2 lps recording a 1968 live concert and. Sweet child is a music studio album recording by the pentangle prog folkprogressive rock released in 1968 on cd, lp vinyl and or cassette. When i first heard this in the late 70s after the demise of pentangle i much preferred the later albums basket of light and solomons seal. Disc 3 has some same and some different tracks from the royal festival hall concert thats on sweet child. Sweet child limited edition 50th anniversary sky blue. Jacqui mcshees superb reading of trees they do grow high stands out. To the band themselves, the first album in sweet child, a recording of their concert londons royal festival hall on 29 june 1968, stands as the.
Sweet child was their second album, released in 1968. One of the bands most commercially successful albums, it reached number 21 in the british charts. Sweet child by pentangle, the, lp x 2 with badcatrecords. Its release in 1968 coincided with the bands most creative period before the pressures of incessant touring and recording took their.
The cd also highlights their early records effective use of stereo as a format for their. Pentangle, royal festival hall, london music the guardian. Between 1968 and 1972, pentangle issued six albums five on legendary folk label transatlantic and a swansong release on reprise. Sweet child is a music studio album recording by the pentangle prog folk progressive rock released in 1968 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Their first three albums and three singles were produced by the legendary shel talmy the who, the kinks, etc. The freewheeling journey they embarked through their six albums the pentangle, double lp sweet child, basket of light, cruel sister, reflection, and solomons seal is now laid out in this sprawling. British folkrock band pentangles second album sweet child is as good. John renbourn 8 august 1944 26 march 2015 was an english guitarist and songwriter.
May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs. Like all good compendiums, the albums 19681972 is thorough to the point of exhaustion, and might be a skosh intimidating for the uninitiated, but for seasoned u. The best of the song books audio cd by ella fitzgerald very good. Yes, but the back of the box only lists three tracks from sweet child, plus one from the sweet child sessions. Pentangle s may 1968 eponymous first album included traditional british material and a version of the staple singers hear my call. Sweet child limited edition 50th anniversary sky blue vinyl. Thats clear enough on the live half of the 1968 double album sweet child. Its followup, november 1968s sweet child set blues in. He was best known for his collaboration with guitarist bert jansch as well as his work with the folk group pentangle, although he maintained a solo career before, during and after that bands existence 19671973. Pentangle or the pentangle are a british folkjazz band with an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, blues and folk rock influences. If youre looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicmagpie store. Pentangle sweet child sky blue vinyl vinyl lp amoeba.
Pentangle didnt put a foot wrong during their first run of albums and sweet child was a remarkable second statement. Along with fairport convention, steeleye span and others, pentangle is an essential part of the british folkrock movement of the late sixties and early seventies, so they are worth a listen, whichever album you finally decide on. Sweet child, their second album, is probably their finest hour and a half. Justin pembertons film version of thomas pikettys landmark book. John renbourn, jacquie mcshee, bert jansch, and danny thompson have all enjoyed long, respected careers. Ralph may, 3 december 1944, farnborough, kent, england. Pentangles 2008 royal festival hall reunion brought them back to the venue of the live half of their sweet child double album 1968. The original band was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and a later version has been active since the early 1980s. The raru founders each have over 15 years of experience in the online retail world in south africa. Their first album contains some composition of jansch and renbourn. Along with fairport convention, steeleye span and others, pentangle. The cd of pentangles 1971 lp reflection also includes a few tracks from renbourn s solo album faro annie, which featured cox and thompson.
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