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The Tumbler 1968

folk 35 min 12 tracks Island

The Tumbler was John Martyn's second album, released on Island Records in 1968. The album shows a progression from his previous solo folk offering to a more expansive sound, including significant contributions from jazz flautist Harold McNair.

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Tracks

A1Sing a Song of Summer2:23
A2The River2:60
A3Goin' Down to Memphis3:12
A4The Gardeners3:15
A5A Day at the Sea2:36
A6Fishin' Blues2:38
B1Dusty3:07
B2Hello Train2:36
B3Winding Boy2:23
B4Fly on Home2:34
B5Knuckledy Crunch and Slippledee-Slee Song2:55
B6Seven Black Roses4:01

12 tracks, 35 minutes.

About the album

Artist: John Martyn
Label: Island
Released: 1968-12
Type: Album
Format: 12" Vinyl
Country: GB

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