Album: Way to Blue: An Introduction to Nick Drake by Nick Drake (1994)
Genre: Folk | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: Island
Format: Compilation

Description: Way To Blue: An Introduction To Nick Drake is the perfect title for this well-compiled collection that exemplifies the full breadth of Drake's work, From the lush orchestrations of Five Leaves Left and Bryter Layter to the sparse acoustic guitar work of Pink Moon and the posthumous Time Of No Reply, Way To Blue features a handful of songs from each album, compiled and sequenced by Drake's friend and producer Joe Boyd.

Artist Background: Nicholas Rodney "Nick" Drake (19 June 1948 - 25 November 1974) was an English singer-songwriter and musician who was known for his sombre guitar-based songs. He failed to find a wide audience during his lifetime but his work has gradually achieved wider notice and recognition. Drake signed to Island Records when he was 20 years old and released his debut album, Five Leaves Left, in 1969. By 1972, he had recorded two more albums-Bryter Layter and Pink Moon. Neither sold more than 5,000 copies ... Part of the Rangoon, Burma music scene. Associated with Folk movement.

Related Artists: Elliot Smith, Jackson C. Frank, John Martyn, Tim Buckley

Music Scene: Part of the Rangoon, Burma music scene. Associated with Folk movement.

Tags: Folk, Good Natured, 1990s, Compilation, Island


Way To Blue: An Introduction To Nick Drake is the perfect title for this well-compiled collection that exemplifies the full breadth of Drake's work, From the lush orchestrations of Five Leaves Left and Bryter Layter to the sparse acoustic guitar work of Pink Moon and the posthumous Time Of No Reply, Way To Blue features a handful of songs from each album, compiled and sequenced by Drake's friend and producer Joe Boyd.

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