View basket “Naming of Names” has been added to your basket. The Tumbler John Martyn SKU: UMCLP052 Barcode: 805520240529 25.00 £25.00 Genre: Folk Label: Proper Records Released Date: 14th July 2023 Buying Format: 180g 1LP Add to basket Reserve Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info 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. Produced by fellow London scenester Al Stewart, The Tumbler was a huge step forward, presenting Martyn as the questing soul he would become; yet, for the abstraction of The Gardeners, there was the simple folk ditty of Fishin’ Blues. With the exemplary flute playing of Harold McNair, Fly On Home is clear in its influence on Martyn’s peer, Nick Drake. Knuckeldy Crunch and Slippledee-Slee Song demonstrates what would have happened if Syd Barrett had gone folk. The Tumbler can be viewed also as the beginning of Martyn’s slurred vocal style and sweet sentiment that was to chime with thousands of his aficionados in the UK. This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1968 Island Records UK release and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl. Artist John Martyn Genre Folk Label Proper Records Buying Options 180g 1LP Format 180g , 1LP Condition New Country UK Track Listings Sing A Song Of Summer The River Goin' Down To Memphis The Gardeners A Day At The Sea Fishin' Blues Dusty Hello Train Winding Boy Fly On Home Knuckledy Crunch And Slippledee-Slee Song Share this On Facebook On Twitter Via Email More from John Martyn View Product Quick View John Martyn London Conversation Folk | Proper Records | 180g, 1LP Released 14th July 2023 £25.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders John Martyn London Conversation £25.00 Genre: Folk Label: Proper Records SKU: UMCLP051 Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 14th July 2023 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Nearly New View Product Quick View John Martyn So Far So Good Folk | Island | 1LP, Gatefold Sleeve Released 30th March 2023 £0.00 John Martyn So Far So Good £0.00 Genre: Folk Label: Island SKU: nn260645 Formats: 1LP, Gatefold Sleeve Released Date: 30th March 2023 Read More View Product 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