album · September 1, 1969
Five Leaves Left
Universal-Island Records Ltd.See this day
folksinger-songwriter
Drake’s 1969 debut, featuring arrangements by Robert Kirby, stands apart for its unconventional instrumentation and melancholic atmosphere.
- The album was recorded at Sound Techniques, London, between 1968 and 1969.
- It features a cello accompaniment by Claire Deniz on "Man in a Shed" and "Here Come the Roses".
- The album reached number 144 on the UK Albums Chart decades after its release.
Nick Drake was an English singer-songwriter and composer from 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his gentle acoustic guitar work and introspective lyrics. Nick Drake released his debut album "Five Leaves Left" in 1969, a period when folk music was gaining mainstream traction, though his own work remained largely outside the popular sphere.
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