John Fahey - The Yellow Princess. LP. (Vanguard Records - VSD-79293) Eighth album from 1969 by the American genius of the popular acoustic guitar. Evocative, dreamy, rustic, instrumental passages of acoustic sound with electronic effects. The more experimental aspects of his material even foreshadowed psychedelia in their lengthy improvisations that transport you into another world and bewitch with their complex changes and swirling shades of audio colour.

John Fahey - Requia. LP. (Vanguard Records - VSD-79259) Exact 180 gram vinyl reissue of this Sixties album from one of the great exponents of the acoustic guitar. Fahey found new and innovative ways of playing his guitar, and this album of requiems is the perfect place to experience his unique sound. Entrancing....

John Fahey - Requia. CD. (Vanguard Records - VMD 79259) Inspired by 'The Thief Of Bagdad', Mississippi John Hurt, a great-uncle Russell Blaine Cooper, Knott's Berry Farm Molly, Old Grandad 100% proof and a wilful approach to tuning, John Fahey produced these Requia and other compositions for guitar. Finishing with a hymn of course. Tracks:- Requiem For John Hurt - Requiem For Russell Blaine Cooper - When The Catfish Is In The Bloom - Requiem For Molly Part 1 - Requiem For Molly Part 2 - Requiem For Molly Part 3 - Requiem For Molly Part 4 - Fight On Christians, Fight On.

John Fahey - Old Fashioned Love. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 6511) 1975 release from John Fahey which once gain used the 10 man orchestra who had played on the Reprise album "After the Ball". Booklet contains new liner notes.

John Fahey - New Possibility: Guitar Soli Christmas Album/Christmas With. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 8912) A complete collection of the original recordings of Fahey's Christmas songs - taken from his two best selling LPs. Tracks:- Joy To The World - What Child Is This? - Medley: Hark The Herald Angels Sing - Medley: O Come All Ye Faithful - Auld Lang Syne - The Bells Of St Mary's - Good King Wenceslas - We Three Kings Of Orient Are - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - The First Noel - Christ's Saints Of God Fantasy - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Go I Will Send Thee - Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming - Silent Night Holy Night - O Holy Night - Christmas Medley: Jingle Bells - Christmas Medley: Oh Tannenbaum - Christmas Medley: Angels We Have Heard On High - Russian Christmas Overture - White Christmas - Carol Of The Bells - Christmas Fantasy -

John Fahey - Live In Tasmania. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 6513) The only legally issued live recording by John Fahey came about through an unusual set of circumstances in 1980.Allegedly Fahey was touring Australia and decided on the spur of an inebriated moment that he wanted to play in Tasmania. A hall was booked, an audience rounded up, and the show recorded. There was no sound check and a large part of the concert was performed and improvised on the spot. It is quite possible that the audience had probably never heard of him five days before, and it is fortunate indeed that this concert was not merely recorded, but captured brilliantly so that not a note was lost.This CD reissue contains a new note by Jim O’Rourke.

John Fahey - Great San Bernardino Birthday Party & Other Excursions. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 6508) Fahey's fourth and perhaps most challenging release from 1966 was a radical departure from his previous work. Tracks:- Great San Bernardino Birthday Party - Knott's Berry Farm Molly - Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Guitar Excursions Into The Unknown - Nine Hundred Miles - Sail Away Ladies - Oh Come, Oh Come Emanuel.

John Fahey - Essential John Fahey. CD. (Vanguard Records - VCD 55) The two Vanguard albums distilled into the essential sides with guests Mark Andes & Jay Ferguson from Spirit accompanying the charismatic guitarist on his eccentric journey. Tracks:- The Yellow Princess - View (East From The Top Of The Riggs Road: B And O Trestle) - Lion - March! For Martin Luther King - The Singing Bridge Of Memphis, Tennessee - Dance Of The Inhabitants Of The Invisible City Of Bladensburg - Charles A Lee: In Memoriam - Irish Setter - Commemorative Transfiguration And Communion At Magruder Park - Requiem For John Hurt - Requiem For Russell Blaine Cooper - When The Catfish Is In The Bloom - Fight On Christians, Fight On.

John Fahey - Death Chants, Breakdowns & Military Waltzes. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 8908) Both the 1963 and '68 versions are included on this CD reissue highlighting the difference between the latter more exotically mature version and its embryonic kin. Tracks:- Sunflower River Blues - When The Springtime Comes Again - Stomping Tonight On The Pennysylvania/Alabama Border - Some Summer Day - On The Beach At Waikiki - Spanish Dance - John Henry Variations - The Downfall Of The Adelphi Rolling Grist Mill - Take A Look At That Baby - Dance Of The Inhabitants Of The Palace Of King Philip XIV - America - Episcopal Hymn - Sunflower River Blues - When The Springtime Comes Again - Stomping Tonight On The Pennysylvania/Alabama Border - Some Summer Day - On The Beach At Waikiki - Spanish Dance - John Henry Variations - Take A Look At That Baby - America - Episcopal Hymn.

John Fahey - Days Have Gone By. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 6509) Tracks:- The Revolt Of The Dyke Brigade - Impressions Of Susan - Joe Kirby Blues - Night Train To Valhalla - The Portland Cement Factory At Monolith, California - A Raga Called Pat - Part One - A Raga Called Pat - Part Two - My Shepherd Will Supply My Needs - My Grandfather's Clock - Days Have Gone By - We Would Be Building -

John Fahey - Dance Of Death & Other Plantation Favorites. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 8909) Duluxe edition of the third album (1964) by this highly influential acoustic guitarist. Mixing acoustic styles and drawing on folk and blues whilst adding a dark improvisational twist, John Fahey sits along side Robbie Basho, Davey Graham and Sandy Bull as pioneers of fusion and world music. "Dance of Death..." is regarded as one of Fahey's best albums and this edition has detailed notes and four bonus tracks.

John Fahey - Complete Blind Joe Death. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 1002) Released originally in an issue of 100 in 1959, revised in '64 for its Takoma debut and recut in stereo in 1967 "Blind Joe Death" is finally anthologised on CD from original tapes. For full story of reverse theft and bullet holes in one side of a record consult sleeve note. Tracks:- On Doing An Evil Deed Blues - St Louis Blues - Poor Boy Long Ways From Home - Uncloudy Day - John Henry - In Christ There Is No East Or West - Desperate Man Blues - Sun Gonna Shine In My Back Door - Sligo River Blues - On Doing An Evil Deed Blues - St Louis Blues - Poor Boy Long Ways From Home - Uncloudy Day - John Henry - In Christ There Is No East Or West - Desperate Man Blues - Sun Gonna Shine In My Back Door - Sligo River Blues - I'm Gonna Do All I Can For My Lord - The Transcendental Waterfall - West Coast Blues.

John Fahey - Best Of The Vanguard Years. CD. (Vanguard Records - VCD 79523) This collection drawn from his two Vanguard albums perfectly complement Ace's comprehensive re-issue series of John Fahey's Takoma albums. The expanded recording budget allowed for further experiments in sound, with several tracks featuring a full band, including members of Spirit. Tracks:- The Yellow Princess - View (East From The Top Of The Riggs Road: B And O Trestle) - Lion - March! For Martin Luther King - The Singing Bridge Of Memphis, Tennessee - Dance Of The Inhabitants Of The Invisible City Of Bladensburg - Charles A Lee: In Memoriam - Irish Setter - Commemorative Transfiguration And Communion At Magruder Park - Requiem For John Hurt - Requiem For Russell Blaine Cooper - When The Catfish Is In The Bloom - Fight On Christians, Fight On - Requiem For Molly Part 3 - Requiem For Molly Part 4.

John Fahey - America. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 8903) For the first time ever the album is restored to 2 minutes short of its originally conceived double LP length. Even CD cannot quite accommodate Fahey's original epic vision. Tracks:- Jesus Is A Dying Bedmaker - Amazing Grace - Song #3 - Special Rider Blues - Dvorak - Jesus Is A Dying Bedmaker 2 - Finale - America - Dalhart, Texas, 1967 - Knoxville Blues - Mark 1:15 - Voice Of The Turtle - The Waltz That Carried Us Away And Then A Mosquito Came And Ate Up My Sweet.

John Fahey - The Transfiguration Of Blind Joe Death. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 7015) 1965 set from John Fahey, cut originally for Riverboat Records, combines Country Blues, Ragtime, String Band sounds, Indian Classical and Novelty tunes into his own unique, integrated style. Tracks:- Beautiful Linda Getchell - Orinda-Moraga - I Am The Resurrection - On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean - Tell Her To Come Back Home - My Station Will Be Changed After A While - 101 Is A Hard Road To Travel - How Green Was My Valley - Bicycle Built For Two - The Death Of A Clayton Peacock - Brenda's Blues - Old Southern Medley: Dixie - Old Southern Medley: Old Black Joe - Old Southern Medley: Some Of These Days - Old Southern Medley: De Camptown Races - Come Back Baby - Poor Boy - St Patrick's Hymn.

John Fahey - Voice Of The Turtle. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 1019) A complex and rooted performer, Fahey defined a style of acoustic guitar playing that has still to be interpreted - includes duet with his doppelganger Blind Joe Death. Tracks:- Bottleneck Blues - Bill Cheatum - Lewisdale Blues - Bean Vine Blues - Bean Vine Blues 2 - A Raga Called Pat, Part III - A Raga Called Pat, Part IV - Train - Je Ne Me Suis Reveillais Matin ps Un May - The Story Of Dorothy Gooch - Nine-Pound Hammer - Lonesome Valley.

John Fahey - The Yellow Princess. CD. Eighth album from 1969 by the American genius of the popular acoustic guitar. Evocative, dreamy, rustic, instrumental passages of acoustic sound with electronic effects. The more experimental aspects of his material even foreshadowed psychedelia in their lengthy improvisations that transport you into another world and bewitch with their complex changes and swirling shades of audio colour. Additional musicians are Mark Andes and Jay Ferguson, late of Spirit, and Kevin Kelley, a one-time drummer with the Byrds. Contains 3 bonus tracks

John Fahey - Sea Changes And Coelacanths: A Young Person's Guide To…. 4-LP. (Table Of The Elements - TOE85LP) Recorded between 1996 and '98, this double album is a collection of tracks the late American folk singer recorded for the Table Of Elements label. By this point in his career, he was revelling in recording starkly honest, harrowing songs. Complex, emotional songs are arranged with sonic collages, impressionistic suites, Strings and oaken reveberations; as per usual Fahey was still pushing his music stylistically and sonically. The final chapter of a hugely important member of the American folk family. Comes with a sixty four page booklet containing essays on Faheys impact.Very limited pressing. We only got 2 copies of this box set.

John Fahey - Sea Changes And Coelacanths: A Young Person's Guide To…. Dble CD. (Table Of The Elements - TOE85CD) Recorded between 1996 and '98, this double album is a collection of tracks the late American folk singer recorded for the Table Of Elements label. By this point in his career, he was revelling in recording starkly honest, harrowing songs. Complex, emotional songs are arranged with sonic collages, impressionistic suites, Strings and oaken reveberations; as per usual Fahey was still pushing his music stylistically and sonically. The final chapter of a hugely important member of the American folk family. Comes with a sixty four page booklet containing essays on Faheys impact.

John Fahey - On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean. CD. (Brook - BROOK1045) Fifteen track collection by the ultra fine guitarist, featuring music he recorded for Excel Music between 1963 through to 1967. Features arrangements of traditional favourites including, "Give Me Cornbread When I'm Hungry", "I'm Going To Do All I Can For My Lord", "Poor Boy A Long Way From Home" and "In Christ There Is No East Or West." Also features, "On The Sunny Side Of The Ocean", "Take A Look At That Baby" and "The Last Steam Engine Train", among his most popular tracks.

John Fahey - Railroad 1. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 7102) 1983 release by the ultra fine guitarist. Unavailable on CD since the early 90s, it has never had it's correct sleeve until now. Considered by many a critic as one of his most important albums ever, the inclusion of the 1 after the title was a decision taken by the record company and suggested at the time that this was to be a series of releases. This was all news to Fahey himself as it was only ever intended as a one off release.

John Fahey - Fare Forward Voyagers. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 7035) A CD release for John Fahey’s 1973 Takoma release, his only non-Christian religious recording. One of his most demanding records as a performer, the three extended songs here are a tribute to the founder of Integral Yoga, Swami Satchidananda. With only one edit point in the entire record, this is Fahey's greatest achievement as a cohesive improvisational guitarist. So difficult are the passages dound here that the great player gave up playing them live as they were just too demanding. Featuring the original sleeve for the first time on CD, the packaging also includes facsimiles of the Yogaville West leaflet that accompanied the first pressings.

John Fahey - Yes! Jesus Loves Me - Guitar Hymns. CD. (Takoma - CDTAK 7085) This album consists of an eclectic selection of original 17th / 18th / 19th century hymns, that John indelibly stamped with his unique interpretations. It has never been available before apart from a brief issue in 1980, when it was somewhat bizarrely paired with a Maria Muldaur album.

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