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Earth Song / Ocean Song

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Earth Song / Ocean Song · Mary Hopkin had had enough of the pop songs that had made her famous. In 1971 she asked producer Tony Visconti, known for an album by the Strawbs, for an acoustic album with strings. Visconti brought in folk musicians: Dave Cousins, Ralph McTell and Danny Thompson. Recording began in May 1971 at AIR Studios in London. It was her second album, more than two years after Post Card.

Hopkin chose her songs from some two hundred titles. There are two songs by McTell on it, including Streets of London, as well as The Wind by Cat Stevens and How Come the Sun by Tom Paxton. Visconti wanted to use modern techniques for a super-folk sound. The reviews were glowing, but the album was not a commercial success, partly because Hopkin could not promote it owing to her summer shows. It was her last album for eighteen years.

Listening

Listening tip. Listen to Streets of London and notice how little is needed: her voice, the acoustic guitar and a gentle accompaniment.

Track list

CD 1

  1. 1International (2010 - Remaster)3:38Apple Music ↗
  2. 2There's Got To Be More (2010 - Remaster)3:57Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Silver Birch and Weeping Willow (2010 - Remaster)2:50Apple Music ↗
  4. 4How Come the Sun (2010 - Remaster)5:44Apple Music ↗
  5. 5Earth Song (2010 - Remaster)3:55Apple Music ↗
  6. 6Martha (2010 - Remaster)4:54Apple Music ↗
  7. 7Streets of London (2010 - Remaster)4:30Apple Music ↗
  8. 8The Wind (2010 - Remaster)2:06Apple Music ↗
  9. 9Water, Paper and Clay (2010 - Remaster)4:11Apple Music ↗
  10. 10Ocean Song (2010 - Remaster)4:15Apple Music ↗
  11. 11Kew Gardens (2010 - Remaster)2:25Apple Music ↗
  12. 12When I Am Old One Day (2010 - Remaster)2:26Apple Music ↗
  13. 13Let My Name Be Sorrow (2010 - Remaster)3:32Apple Music ↗

CD 2

  1. 1Quand je te regarde vivre (Let My Name Be Sorrow - Sung In French) [2010 - Remaster]3:31Apple Music ↗
  2. 2Watashi Wo Kanashimi To Yonde (Let My Name Be Sorrow - Sung In Japanese) [2010 - Remaster]3:30Apple Music ↗
  3. 3Jefferson (2010 - Remaster)2:42Apple Music ↗

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