Album: Electric by John Martyn (1982)
Genre: Blues | Style: Folk | Mood: Happy
Format: Compilation

Description: "The Electric John Martyn" Released on 12th October 1982 and coinciding with the release of Well Kept Secret, Island released this compilation album The Electric John Martyn. The tracks included the US mixes of Dancing, Certain Surprise and Dealer (from the American version of One World) which were previously unreleased in the UK, the single version of Sweet Little Mystery and the 12 inch dub version of Johnny Too Bad.

Artist Background: John Martyn, OBE (11 September 1948 - 29 January 2009) (born Iain David McGeachy) was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a 40 year career, he released 21 studio albums, working with artists such as Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Phil Collins. He has been described by The Times as "an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues". Early life Martyn was born in Beechcroft Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, England to an English m... Part of the New Malden, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Blues movement. Known for Folk style.

Related Artists: Bert Jansch, Roy Harper, Nick Drake, Richard Thompson

Music Scene: Part of the New Malden, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Blues movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Blues, Folk, Happy, 1980s, Compilation


"The Electric John Martyn" Released on 12th October 1982 and coinciding with the release of Well Kept Secret, Island released this compilation album The Electric John Martyn. The tracks included the US mixes of Dancing, Certain Surprise and Dealer (from the American version of One World) which were previously unreleased in the UK, the single version of Sweet Little Mystery and the 12 inch dub version of Johnny Too Bad.

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