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and Beverley Martyn. It has no connection to

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's 1965 Elric novel of the same name. John Martyn wrote six of the ten songs and Beverley four. The album was recorded under the direction of Paul Harris in

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. Two of the tracks feature the drumming of

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, from the Band – who had an influence on John Martyn's music.

Track listing

All tracks composed by John Martyn except where indicated. #"Go Out and Get It" #"Can't Get The One I Want" (Beverley Martyn) #"Stormbringer" #"Sweet Honesty" (Beverley Martyn) #"Woodstock" #"John The Baptist" #"The Ocean" (Beverley Martyn) #"Traffic-Light Lady" #"Tomorrow Time" (Beverley Martyn) #"Would You Believe Me?" The remastered CD issue contained the following previously unreleased tracks: #"One of Those Days" #"I Don't Know" #"John The Baptist" #"Traffic-Light Lady" The bonus tracks were recorded during a demo session at

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Studios, Chelsea on 16 April 1969

Personnel

*John Martyn - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar *Beverley Martyn - vocals, acoustic guitar * Harvey Brooks - bass * Paul Harris - piano, organ, musical direction, arrangements * John Simon - harpsichord on "Tomorrow Time" *

- drums on "Sweet Honesty" and "John The Baptist" *

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- drums on "Stormbringer!" and "Would You Believe Me" *

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- drums on "Go Out and Get It" ;Technical * John Wood - engineer *

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- front cover design *Hiroshi - photography

References

External links

John Martyn's Official WebsiteThe Beverley Martyn Website
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