Category Archives: Folk Rock

Fairport Convention – Matty Groves

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Heather

Click to listen: Fairport Convention – Matty Groves from Liege & Lief, 1969. Fairport Convention – Matty Groves Lyrics (Based on a 17th Century Folk Ballad) A holiday, a holiday, And the first one of the year. Lord Darnell’s wife … Continue reading →

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Cat Stevens – If I laugh

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Heather

Cat Stevens – If I laugh from Teaser and the Firecat, 1971. Click to listen:

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Graham Nash – Be Yourself [1971 Demo]

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Heather

I bought the Up in the Air soundtrack, which is quite good btw) today and heard this acoustic version of “Be Yourself” for the first time. I’ve always hated the super loud refrain in the LP version, so I was … Continue reading →

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Graham Nash – Be Yourself

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Heather

This song would be perfect without the LOUDNESS of the refrain (Be yourself, be yourself…). Stupid refrain. Click to listen: Graham Nash – Be Yourself Lyrics How does it feel When life doesn’t seem real And you’re floating about on … Continue reading →

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Loudon Wainwright III – Dead Skunk

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Heather

This is one of the songs that reminds me of my childhood. My Dad used to sing this song all the time! Click to listen: Loudon Wainwright III – Dead Skunk from Album III, 1972.

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Donovan – Roots of Oak

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Heather

Click to listen: Donovan – Roots of Oak from Open Road, 1970.

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Love – Alone Again Or

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Heather

Click to listen: Love – Alone Again Or from Forever Changes, 1967.

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Donovan – Atlantis

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Heather

Click to listen: Donovan – Atlantis from Barabajagal, 1969.

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Donovan – Hurdy Gurdy Man

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Heather

Donovan – Hurdy Gurdy Man from The Hurdy Gurdy Man, 1968. Click to listen to the mp3:

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The Donkeys – Excelsior Lady

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Heather

The Donkeys – Excelsior Lady from Living on the Other Side, 2008. An adaptation of this song (called Dharma Lady) was heard in LOST Season 5: Episode 316. It is playing in the DHARMA van Jin is driving when he … Continue reading →

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