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Sandy Denny

Sandy (LP)

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On Sandy, Sandy Denny sharpens intimacy into something orchestral, fusing folk clarity with country shimmer and chamber strings. The album feels like a private notebook sung aloud, where regret, resilience and quiet defiance unfold with luminous, unhurried precision.

Known for her time as vocalist in Fairport Convention and respected globally , Sandy Denny left a beguiling, ever-evolving body of work - Kate Bush was to namecheck her in song, and Denny's influence can be heard in generations of singer-songwriters.

From its David Bailey cover photo inwards, 1972's Sandy is arguably the definitive Sandy Denny album. Recorded at John Wood's Sound Techniques studio, and produced by Trevor Lucas, it adds some special guests into its mix - 'Sneaky' Pete Kleinow from The Flying Burrito Brothers enhances It'll Take A Long Time with his unmistakable pedal steel playing, and New Orleans legend Allan Toussaint adds a brass arrangement to For Nobody To Hear. But it is Denny's album. Often, it is impossible not be stopped in your tracks by that beautiful, long gone yet so-full-of-life voice, especially on two of her career-bests - The Lady and Listen, Listen.

Details
File under: 70sPsych
Cat. number: UMCLP007
Year: 2022

Format

180 gram virgin vinyl.

Release notes

Tracks A1-A3, and B1-B5 published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited Track A4 published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Track A5 published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd. ℗ 1972 Island Records Ltd. © 2022 Island Records Ltd. Made in the UK

Tracklist
A1It'll Take A Long Time5:15
A2Sweet Rosemary2:28
A3For Nobody To Hear4:13
A4Tomorrow Is A Long Time3:55
A5Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood4:26
B1Listen, Listen3:57
B2The Lady4:00
B3Bushes And Briars3:52
B4It Suits Me Well5:05
B5The Music Weaver3:21
Credits
Allen Toussaint
Arranged By [Brass]
Harry Robinson
Arranged By [Strings]
Linda Peters
Backing Vocals (A4)
Pat Donaldson
Bass
Timi Donald
Drums
John Wood
Engineer
Richard Thompson
Guitar, Mandolin
John Bundrick
Organ, Piano (A4)
David Bailey
Photography By
Trevor Lucas
Producer
Pete Kleinow
Steel Guitar [Pedal ]
Dave Swarbrick
Violin [Solo]
Sandy Denny
Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar