Wow! I haven't listened to this in 50 years! It still holds up. I love the orchestration, the jazzyness, and Shawn's voice. My kind parents drove myself and 3 other 16 year olds to London. Ontario to see him in concert in 1971, maybe 1972. He was great live. Ah, wonderful memories.
His first 4 albums are a gift to the world, waiting to be discovered still some 50 yrs later after their first release. I was lucky enough to have a couple older brothers who were into him back in 1970 and went to his concerts whenever he came thru Houston,TX. I'd sneak into their room and put the headphones on and listen to Shawn just sweep me away into a musical world of unbridled passion and joy...it was a magical time back in December, 1970...this LP and his third one will always have a special place in my heart.
I am also from Houston and heard Sean Phillips singing for the first time in 1970. So many powerful songs knocked me off my feet then and do now. Howdy, Brian. :-)
Saw him in Duluth, MN back in the early '70's. How lucky were we to have him in our small city. I always head back to listen to his music when I want to hear a real artist.
Shawn played the Old Le Hibou Coffee House in Ottawa and after one particularly long and complex song there was complete silence ... he broke into tears saying that was the greatest compliment to his music ever as it showed people were listening to every word and struggling to understand him
My college roommate (u of mn) 1973 put the arm up on her record player and had second contribution on free play! I guess it was love it or leave! As a music major from a very small MN. town, I, of course was smitten with his storytelling and vibrato. Exquisite
Had this album at the University of Texas back in the early 70s. He came through Austin, went to it stoned, listened to this album until my bang and olfson turntable wore out. Cross between folk and jazz. Still a hidden jewel, not sure why
This most brilliant piece of music has sustained me on and off for 40 years. It’s nearly impossible to find digitally so thank you 🙏🏼 astrom53. Thank you.
Wow! I haven't listened to this in 50 years! It still holds up. I love the orchestration, the jazzyness, and Shawn's voice. My kind parents drove myself and 3 other 16 year olds to London. Ontario to see him in concert in 1971, maybe 1972. He was great live. Ah, wonderful memories.
Such a great album and such a great voice.
His first 4 albums are a gift to the world, waiting to be discovered still some 50 yrs later after their first release. I was lucky enough to have a couple older brothers who were into him back in 1970 and went to his concerts whenever he came thru Houston,TX. I'd sneak into their room and put the headphones on and listen to Shawn just sweep me away into a musical world of unbridled passion and joy...it was a magical time back in December, 1970...this LP and his third one will always have a special place in my heart.
His first two albums were cut for Columbia in the UK in 1965 and 1966 and are very hard to find.
This was one of my favourite albums back then and still is today😊😊😊😊😎😎😎👍👍👍👍
I am also from Houston and heard Sean Phillips singing for the first time in 1970. So many powerful songs knocked me off my feet then and do now. Howdy, Brian. :-)
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Amongst 10 best albums ever Storybook from begining to end
Saw him in Duluth, MN back in the early '70's. How lucky were we to have him in our small city. I always head back to listen to his music when I want to hear a real artist.
saw him live in concert in Fayetteville Arkansas 1974
Shawn played the Old Le Hibou Coffee House in Ottawa and after one particularly long and complex song there was complete silence ... he broke into tears saying that was the greatest compliment to his music ever as it showed people were listening to every word and struggling to understand him
My favorite song by him. Saw him in KC, Mo back in the early 70's.
My college roommate (u of mn) 1973 put the arm up on her record player and had second contribution on free play! I guess it was love it or leave! As a music major from a very small MN. town, I, of course was smitten with his storytelling and vibrato. Exquisite
Beautiful
Scotland, 80s. Bought the album 2nd hand because of cover. Still come back discreetly for a listen. Thanks S P. Tunes 😊
Takes me back every time to college. Great pieces. 2022 China Olympics pairs ice skating used "woman" ad their music and took me back instantly
Had this album at the University of Texas back in the early 70s. He came through Austin, went to it stoned, listened to this album until my bang and olfson turntable wore out. Cross between folk and jazz. Still a hidden jewel, not sure why
Agreed- I was at his concert in the Detroit area. A bar basically that usually played disco . He never had the recognition he deserved. I do my best
i remember listening to this masterpiece on CHOM FM 97.7.
me too
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Me three. CHOM was ultra cool in the 70’s and played lots of great music. It’s too bad those days are gone
Got alot of air play in Montreal thanks to CHOM FM
Loved CHOM in the early 70's. They also introduced me to Firesign Theater!
Que de souvenirs heureux 😂
Craziest vibrato I think I've ever heard...seriously...
A1😎
Stoned days they were...
Like listening to Jesus...
Shawn was chosen the play the lead in JC Superstar, but it fell through...
Couldn’t have found a better way of describing this masterpiece! . It’s in a league of it own! Perfection …
I'm a little curious now about how Jesus sounds. You got a link?
Some tunes are intentionally blended into others without pause or interruption.
his record company made him put gaps between tracks on future albums because djs had trouble when playing songs from this album
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This most brilliant piece of music has sustained me on and off for 40 years. It’s nearly impossible to find digitally so thank you 🙏🏼 astrom53. Thank you.