Stormbringer! (1970)
In 1969 John met and married Beverley Kutner who was signed to Joe Boyd’s Witchseason label. John was originally hired to be Beverley’s backing guitarist for recording sessions. Recorded in Woodstock John and Beverley…
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The Road To Ruin (1970)
John had disagreements with Joe Boyd over the production of this album and, because of the numerous overdubs , John felt that the recording lacked spontaneity. The album featured the introduction of the talents of bass player Danny Thompson. Good friend and musician Paul Wheeler…
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Bless The Weather (1971)
Released in November 1971 Bless The Weather is an album of pure, simple but mature songs which John says was “very innocent, very beautiful and a pleasure to make.” Some of the songs were written in the studio on the day they were recorded…
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Solid Air (1973)
Solid Air was released in February 1973 and is is regarded by many as the John Martyn album. The title track was written for friend and peer Nick Drake. The songs are adventurous and dynamic with a rare depth and power…
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Inside Out (1973)
Released in October 1973. John described Inside Out as “everything I ever wanted to do in music… it’s my inside coming out.” The album was experimental, a skillfully free-form jazz orientated album…
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Sunday’s Child (1975)
Sunday’s Child was recorded and mixed during August 1974 at Island Studios. The sessions were short but intensive, producing songs of considerable spontaniety and contrasts…
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Live At Leeds (1975)
John produced, designed and sold Live At Leeds mail-order from his Hastings home. Available from 12 September 1975, the limited edition of 10,000 quickly sold out. Many of the albums were numbered and personally signed by John…
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So Far So Good (1977)
The compilation So Far So Good was released in a gatefold sleeve in 1977 and features a live version of I’d Rather Be The Devil…
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