Album: L.A. Turnaround by Bert Jansch (1974)
Genre: Folk | Mood: Relaxed
Format: Album

Description: "L.A. Turnaround" is the ninth album by Scottish folk musician Bert Jansch, released in 1974 on the Charisma label. 
"While part of this album was recorded at Stratton Smith's country house  L.A. Turnaround signalled Jansch's relocation to and adoption of the sounds of America. With ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith (himself a contender for the title of father of country rock) producing and with his right hand man, Red Rhodes on pedal steel, the album is a breezy, laid back treat that more than deserves its legendary status."  "BBC review"
The other two of the songs were recorded in Paris in 1973

Artist Background: Herbert "Bert" Jansch (3 November 1943 - 5 October 2011) was a Scottish folk musician and founding member of the band Pentangle. He was born in Glasgow and came to prominence in London in the 1960s, as an acoustic guitarist, as well as a singer-songwriter. He recorded at least 25 albums and toured extensively from the 1960s to the 21st century. Jansch was a leading figure in the British folk music revival of the 1960s, touring folk clubs and recording several solo albums, as well as collabora... Part of the Glasgow,Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Related Artists: John Renbourn, The Pentangle, Anne Briggs, Fairport Convention

Music Scene: Part of the Glasgow,Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Folk movement.

Tags: Folk, Relaxed, 1970s, Album

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"L.A. Turnaround" is the ninth album by Scottish folk musician Bert Jansch, released in 1974 on the Charisma label. 
"While part of this album was recorded at Stratton Smith's country house  L.A. Turnaround signalled Jansch's relocation to and adoption of the sounds of America. With ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith (himself a contender for the title of father of country rock) producing and with his right hand man, Red Rhodes on pedal steel, the album is a breezy, laid back treat that more than deserves its legendary status."  "BBC review"
The other two of the songs were recorded in Paris in 1973

L.A. Turnaround

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