Browse by Artist: MATTHEWS, IAN

Artist:	MATTHEWS, IAN
Title:	Valley Hi/Some Days You Eat The Bear And Some Days...
Label:	WATER
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	WATER 124CD

...The Bear Eats You. "Ex-Fairport Convention lead singer Ian Matthews recorded a pair of inspired albums for Elektra in the early '70s. Valley Hi was produced by Michael Nesmith and contains many original Matthews classics plus songwriting contributions from Richard Thompson, Jackson Browne and Randy Newman. Somedays You Eat The Bear continued the mellow L.A. country-rock sounds with songs by Tom Waits, Gene Clark and Crazy Horse with guest guitarist David Lindley among others. A unique blend of British folk and American country rock. Featuring a new detailed interview with Ian Matthews, complete lyrics, rare photos and more."

Artist:	MATTHEWS, IAN
Title:	If You Saw Thro' My Eyes
Label:	WATER
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	WATER 209CD

"One of the founding members of Fairport Convention, Ian Matthews left that group in 1969 (during the recording of Unhalfbricking) to pursue a solo career. Originally released on Vertigo, 1971's If You Saw Thro' My Eyes was Matthews' fourth post-Fairport release and his most accomplished to date. Finding him reunited with former bandmates Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson, this album features many fantastic originals and three well-chosen covers, including Richard Farina's 'Reno Nevada,' and exemplifies Matthews' unique ability to mix folk, country, blues and pop. A British folk-rock classic back in print."

Artist:	MATTHEWS, IAN
Title:	Tigers Will Survive
Label:	WATER
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	WATER 210CD

"1971 found former Fairport Convention lead singer Ian Matthews not only extremely prolific but surprisingly consistent. Tigers Will Survive, originally released on Vertigo in November of that year, is no exception. Featuring backing from British band Quiver (which included Bruce Thomas, later of Elvis Costello and The Attractions, and Tim Renwick, who played with David Bowie, among others). Tigers Will Survive is a brilliant collection of originals and choice covers (including Eric Andersen's classic 'Close The Door Lightly When You Go' and an a capella version of The Crystals' 'Da Doo Ron Ron.' Mellow folk-rock jams of the highest order."

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