Richard Thompson -Henry The Human Fly -Proper CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Roll Over Vaughn Williams 4:09

1.2 Nobody's Wedding 3:13

1.3 The Poor Ditching Boy 3:01

1.4 Shaky Nancy 3:26

1.5 The Angels Took My Racehorse Away 4:01

1.6 Wheely Down 3:00

1.7 The New St. George 2:08

1.8 Painted Ladies 3:31

1.9 Cold Feet 2:26

1.10 Mary and Joseph 1:38

1.11 The Old Changing Way 3:55

1.12 Twisted 1:58

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The debut solo album from the influential British folk-rock pioneer Richard Thompson - Originally released on Island in 1972, the album showcases Thompson's remarkable, singular talent.Feted as their lead writer, Richard Thompson left Fairport Convention, the group he founded in 1967, in early 1971. Recorded at Joe Boyd's legendary Sound Techniques studio in Chelsea in February 1972, Henry The Human Fly was a 37- minute collection of everything that makes Thompson so cherished today â?? well- written vignettes with an emphasis on shadow, a cast of curious characters, all wrapped in his warm folkbased musical drone. Backed with some of the biggest names in field (Sandy Denny, Barry Dransfield, Ashley Hutchings), Henry The Human Fly showcases Thompson at an early peak. Among its 12 tracks, Nobody's Wedding borrows heavily from the traditional Irish air, Marie's Wedding; The Angels Took My Race Horse Away features Thompson's distinctive guitar playing, part- Django Reinhardt, part- Lou Reed. There is the delightful harp melody of The Old Changing Way; the eerie Salvation Army band nativity of Mary & Joseph â?? there is much to savour. This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1972 Island Records UK release and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl. -

Japanese reissue. Universal. 2021.

"Henry The Human Fly" is the debut solo album by acclaimed British guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson, released in 1972. This CD edition from Proper offers listeners a chance to experience one of folk-rock's most influential records, featuring Thompson?s signature guitar work and poetic songwriting. Tracks like "Roll Over Vaughan Williams" and "The Angels Took My Racehorse Away" showcase his unique blend of traditional English folk with modern sensibilities. Though initially overlooked, the album has since gained cult status among fans for its wit, musicianship, and innovation. Richard Thompson is widely regarded as one of the greatest living songwriters and guitarists. As a founding member of Fairport Convention, he helped pioneer British folk rock before embarking on a successful solo career marked by critically acclaimed albums such as "Rumor and Sigh," which earned him a Grammy nomination. His intricate fingerpicking style and evocative lyrics have influenced generations of musicians. Proper Records is known for its dedication to quality releases across genres including folk, jazz, blues, and roots music. With an emphasis on both classic reissues and contemporary artists, Proper has built a reputation for excellence in curation and sound fidelity.

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UICY-79518

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