Richard P. Havens, 1983

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

Richard P. Havens, 1983 · This double album from 1968 combines studio recordings with live material from a concert in July 1968. It is a concept album, and it was the first time Richie Havens co-produced himself, alongside Elliott Mazer and Mark Roth. According to Mazer, he made up his own chords, which made it difficult for the many musicians. The title refers to Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell: according to him there was still time, but not much.

The record mixes original work with covers, including songs by the Beatles and Bob Dylan, which he made into his own songs. The music touches on folk rock, world music and folk blues. Indian Rope Man became a well-known song, often covered and returning as African Herbsman. The album reached number 80 on the Billboard chart and received good reviews. One reviewer found it a little too long for a double album.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Stop Pulling And Pushing Me1:48Apple Music ↗
2. 2For Haven's Sake7:02Apple Music ↗
3. 3Strawberry Fields Forever3:37Apple Music ↗
4. 4What More Can I Say John4:37Apple Music ↗
5. 5I Pity The Poor Immigrant3:09Apple Music ↗
6. 6Lady Madonna1:56Apple Music ↗
7. 7Priests5:15Apple Music ↗
8. 8Indian Rope Man3:02Apple Music ↗
9. 9Cautiously4:01Apple Music ↗
10. 10Just Above My Hobby Horse's Head2:57Apple Music ↗
11. 11She's Leaving Home4:05Apple Music ↗
12. 12Putting Out The Vibration And Hoping It Comes Home2:53Apple Music ↗
13. 13The Parable Of Ramon7:57Apple Music ↗
14. 14With A Little Help From My Friends (Live At The Santa Monica Civic Center/1968)5:19Apple Music ↗
15. 15Wear Your Love Like Heaven (Live At The Santa Monica Civic Center/1968)4:55Apple Music ↗
16. 16Run, Shaker Life (Live At The Santa Monica Civic Center/1968)4:05Apple Music ↗
17. 17Do You Feel Good? (Live At The Santa Monica Civic Center/1968)4:51Apple Music ↗

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