Released by Pinnacle Entertainment and licensed from the BBC. A good gig this one and an interesting addition to your collection with Alan Thomson on bass, Dan Cummings on percussion and Foster Patterson on keyboards .

John introduces the band, “Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to present to you on percussion, Mr Daniel Cummings. He bangs things all the time, there’s no stopping him. On the fretless basso profundo, Mr Alan Thomson. On the basic keyboards of all descriptions banging equally, Mr Foster Patterson.”

Recorded on 27 July 1985 at the Cambridge Folk Festival. Very good sound quality with some editing between songs. A very nice release.

1. Johnny Too Bad  (Bailey/Beckford/Crooks/Wilson additional J. Martyn)
2. Sweet Little Mystery  (J. Martyn)
3. Big Muff (J. Martyn/ L.Perry)
4. Solid Air  (J. Martyn)
5. The Easy Blues  (Morton)
6. May You Never (J. Martyn)
7. Mad Dog Day’s  (J. Martyn/ A.Thomson)
8. Fisherman’s Dream (J.Martyn)
9. Dealer/Outside In (J.Martyn)

Catalogue Number: CAFECD007 Pinnacle Entertainment / Strange Fruit

Sleeve Notes – David Stubbs
Artwork – Hugh Gilmour
Thanks to Paul Millington for photos
Thanks to John Hillarby at www.johnmartyn.net