Listening to Nick Drake on Radio Paradise

What do you think of the track “Know”?

Posted 1 year ago by deckerma [ Reply ]

So calming

Posted 3 years ago by Queue [ Reply ]

Smeared with John Martyn’s vocal tones and wonderful guitar syncopation. All Hail !!!

Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer [ Reply ]

rdo wrote:

What? Van Gogh is a household name, with libraries of books written about him and museums named after him. He is a national hero in Holland. Where is Nick Drake heralded? I know you know about him, you know a lot about music. The average person has never heard of him. I would say there are at least a few thousand performers with more recognition than him.

With the greatest respect I’m not sure that I agree. I was lucky enough to pick up a double vinyl sampler for 99p in 1980. There were various artists on this sampler but the stand out track was ‘Northern Sky’. At this stage Nick was very obscure and it took real efforts to locate more of his music. I couldn't believe it when, a decade later, his greatest hits CD ‘Way to Blue’ was being promoted at the door of my local record store/supermarket. Today most genuine music lovers have heard of Nick and and his music is now commercial enough to be in most shops and websites. I feel that year on year he is getting wider recognition.

Posted 8 years ago by ScottishWillie [ Reply ]

Few music can give you joy and sadness the same time, as this one

Posted 9 years ago by raga [ Reply ]

Takes me somewhere
Will listen to it forever
My first 9
Apart from Vivaldi

Posted 9 years ago by Ishwara [ Reply ]

Lazarus wrote:

lovely song...

...... yer not wrong brother :))

Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw [ Reply ]

sirdroseph wrote:

All Drake great, that is all.

This.

Posted 11 years ago by Rick_V [ Reply ]

mefrombrazil wrote:

very creative cover, if you understand me.

Sorry No I don’t understand you or the cover. I have a full size LP version of the cover and have looked closely at it on numerous occasions and I still haven’t got a clue what its about. I’m sure it something very clever but I’m afraid its just to subtle for me.

Posted 11 years ago by ScottishWillie [ Reply ]

lovely song...

Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus [ Reply ]

DanFHiggins wrote:

EssexTex wrote:
Try listening to this album watching the sunset over the ocean...doesn't matter which ocean...it works with them all...

flyboy wrote:

Unless you're on an eastern coast.

Just go there in your mind. Works through all time.

Hunstanton (Norfolk, UK): On the English East Coast (north Sea) and yet faces west so you can see the sunset over the North Sea. Check it out on Google Maps

Posted 11 years ago by DavidS_UK [ Reply ]

rdo wrote:

What? Van Gogh is a household name, with libraries of books written about him and museums named after him. He is a national hero in Holland. Where is Nick Drake heralded? I know you know about him, you know a lot about music. The average person has never heard of him. I would say there are at least a few thousand performers with more recognition than him.

I wrote that Van Gogh was among "artists unheralded during their lifetimes", not subsequent to their deaths. True, though, to the average person, there are thousands of music performers more heralded than Nick Drake, but among musicians and those who follow music, he is pretty widely "heralded" - at least since the Volkswagen TV commercial.

Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities [ Reply ]

rdo wrote:

Nick really must be the greatest unheralded artist there is, in any medium. He is the gift that keeps on giving. I think it is to RP's credit that they play him so much. I don't hear him anywhere else on the radio, ever. It's so ironic that the only place I ever do hear him besides here is in rom-com films and TV commercials. I was introduced to him because about 10 years ago Moby put out a list of his most influencial CDs and this was one. How lucky I was to read that.

Stange. Obviously Moby didn't pay attention to what he was listening to cause he didn't learn anything! i.e. Moby sux, Drake is great and they have musically absolutely nothing in common just in case there was any misunderstanding of what I was trying to say.

Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph [ Reply ]

rdo wrote:

What? Van Gogh is a household name, with libraries of books written about him and museums named after him. He is a national hero in Holland. Where is Nick Drake heralded? I know you know about him, you know a lot about music. The average person has never heard of him. I would say there are at least a few thousand performers with more recognition than him.

He said "Personally, of artists unheralded during their lifetimes, I consider Van Gogh the greatest." (Emphasis mine.)

Posted 12 years ago by window [ Reply ]

Just beautiful!

Posted 12 years ago by vanmas [ Reply ]

Proclivities wrote:

Not to be nit-picky, but that's not really logical. For one thing - he is now heralded - though he was not as much during his lifetime. Also, if there are greater unherald artists out there, there would be little way of finding out about them. Personally, of artists unheralded during their lifetimes, I consider Van Gogh the greatest.

What? Van Gogh is a household name, with libraries of books written about him and museums named after him. He is a national hero in Holland. Where is Nick Drake heralded? I know you know about him, you know a lot about music. The average person has never heard of him. I would say there are at least a few thousand performers with more recognition than him.

Posted 12 years ago by rdo [ Reply ]

Proclivities wrote:

Not to be nit-picky, but that's not really logical. For one thing - he is now heralded - though he was not as much during his lifetime. Also, if there are greater unherald artists out there, there would be little way of finding out about them. Personally, of artists unheralded during their lifetimes, I consider Van Gogh the greatest.

Not a bad choice, but I have to go with Obadiah Bind-your-kings-in chains-and your-nobles-in-fetters-of-iron Barebones.

Posted 12 years ago by TerryS [ Reply ]

calypsus_1 wrote:

Nick Drake by Meloearth.com
Cris Melo
https://www.flickr.com/photos/meloearth/

Place To Be

When I was young, younger than before
I never saw the truth hanging from the door
And now I'm older see it face to face
And now I'm older gotta get up, clean the place

And I was green, greener than the hill
Where flowers grew and sun shone still
Now I'm darker than the deepest sea
Just hand me down, give me a place to be

And I was strong, strong in the sun
I thought I'd see when day was done
Now I'm weaker than the palest blue
Oh, so weak in this need for you

That's what breaks my heart, cc_rider. Beside the voice, of course.

Greetings to Texas.

Posted 12 years ago by Bleyfusz [ Reply ]

kaviksdad wrote:

Nick really must be the greatest unheralded artist there is, in any medium.

I'll second that - what a gift...

Not to be nit-picky, but that's not really logical. For one thing - he is now heralded - though he was not as much during his lifetime. Also, if there are greater unherald artists out there, there would be little way of finding out about them. Personally, of artists unheralded during their lifetimes, I consider Van Gogh the greatest.

Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities [ Reply ]

Nick really must be the greatest unheralded artist there is, in any medium.

I'll second that - what a gift...

Posted 13 years ago by kaviksdad [ Reply ]

Nick Drake by Meloearth.com
Cris Melo
https://www.flickr.com/photos/meloearth/

Place To Be

When I was young, younger than before
I never saw the truth hanging from the door
And now I'm older see it face to face
And now I'm older gotta get up, clean the place

And I was green, greener than the hill
Where flowers grew and sun shone still
Now I'm darker than the deepest sea
Just hand me down, give me a place to be

And I was strong, strong in the sun
I thought I'd see when day was done
Now I'm weaker than the palest blue
Oh, so weak in this need for you

Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1 [ Reply ]

All Drake great, that is all.

Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph [ Reply ]

Nick really must be the greatest unheralded artist there is, in any medium. He is the gift that keeps on giving. I think it is to RP's credit that they play him so much. I don't hear him anywhere else on the radio, ever. It's so ironic that the only place I ever do hear him besides here is in rom-com films and TV commercials. I was introduced to him because about 10 years ago Moby put out a list of his most influencial CDs and this was one. How lucky I was to read that.

Posted 13 years ago by rdo [ Reply ]

His voice is just heartbreaking. Lovely.

Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider [ Reply ]

EssexTex wrote:
Try listening to this album watching the sunset over the ocean...doesn't matter which ocean...it works with them all...

flyboy wrote:

Unless you're on an eastern coast.

Just go there in your mind. Works through all time.

Posted 14 years ago by DanFHiggins [ Reply ]

mefrombrazil wrote:

very creative cover, if you understand me.

wink wink nudge nudge...

Posted 14 years ago by Bad_Art [ Reply ]

he sings like ben webster plays sax: with too much air....
prefer Ben though

Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963 [ Reply ]

so sad to lose such a great talent

Posted 15 years ago by chefatomic [ Reply ]

Wow...Elbow to Nick Drake. Nice transition, Bill. BTW, really liking Elbow's Seldom Seen Kid thanks to you and & RP. :)

Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL [ Reply ]

I was lucking to be working in radio in the early 70s so I got a chance to hear Nick Drake from the freebie the record company mailed us. Somehow that album found its way into my bookbag and went home with me when it became apparent that no one liked it but me.

I lost it at some point and it was long out of print. Imagine my pleasant surprise when he popped up suddenly! Yay, he finally gets his due!

Posted 16 years ago by nagsheadlocal [ Reply ]

bluematrix wrote:

wow, killer segue bill, from richard thompson '52 Vincent. you are the master.

Yep!

Posted 16 years ago by Bleyfusz [ Reply ]

EssexTex wrote:

Try listening to this album watching the sunset over the ocean...doesn't matter which ocean...it works with them all...

Unless you're on an eastern coast.

Posted 16 years ago by flyboy [ Reply ]

Well, of course

Posted 16 years ago by laroue [ Reply ]

Honeyman wrote:

I stop what I'm doing every time I hear this guy's voice pop up on RP. Never heard of him before, I'm sorry to say. Better late than never....thanks Bill!

I find that Nick Drake also has that effect on me, what an awesome bunch of songs he leaves behind, although it's a shame he never lived long enough to enjoy the fame and fortune he deserved.

Posted 16 years ago by drews [ Reply ]

piefection wrote:

any one else feel like buying a cabrio?

Nope

Posted 16 years ago by tony99 [ Reply ]

any one else feel like buying a cabrio?

Posted 16 years ago by piefection [ Reply ]

Try listening to this album watching the sunset over the ocean...doesn't matter which ocean...it works with them all...

Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex [ Reply ]

very creative cover, if you understand me.

Posted 17 years ago by mefrombrazil [ Reply ]

I stop what I'm doing every time I hear this guy's voice pop up on RP. Never heard of him before, I'm sorry to say. Better late than never....thanks Bill!

Posted 17 years ago by Honeyman [ Reply ]

I put this album on three or four times, while my wife was giving birth to my son... it did a great work!

Posted 17 years ago by mapomo [ Reply ]

wow, killer segue bill, from richard thompson '52 Vincent. you are the master.

Posted 17 years ago by bluematrix [ Reply ]

Ain't that a great verse: "When I was green, greener than the hills...."

Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz [ Reply ]

westsound wrote:

Thanks so much for playing

Nick Drake once again

I'm totally with you Westsound!

Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz [ Reply ]

Thanks so much for playing

Nick Drake once again

Posted 17 years ago by westsound [ Reply ]

starfishNcoffee wrote:

I didn't know about this artist before RP and have become a fan. I just bought "Pink Moon" (though RP, of couse) and I can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks so much, Bill!

You'll be delighted with this album It's beautiful A short album, though

Posted 17 years ago by qosforever [ Reply ]

I didn't know about this artist before RP and have become a fan. I just bought "Pink Moon" (though RP, of couse) and I can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks so much, Bill!

Posted 17 years ago by starfishNcoffee [ Reply ]

I can never get enough of Nick Drake. Beautiful.

Posted 17 years ago by esotericderek [ Reply ]

A very nice song, not my favorite of his. Hey, if you want to talk politics, go get a forum.

Posted 17 years ago by Augustus [ Reply ]

love this album

Posted 19 years ago by Midnightrambler [ Reply ]

Art_Carnage wrote:

Here's a newsflash, samiyam. George W. is from New Haven, CT. And we in Texas would be happy if he went back there right after his forced retirement in November.

Hey genius... We in Texas? These were the polls leading up to the election there: (click here) What happened on election day? (click here) Red state neanderthals...

Posted 19 years ago by bobringer [ Reply ]

Side 1 of this album (which includes this song) is quite possibly the finest side of late-night singer-songwriter material ever produced. I don't say that lightly, because this is an amazing tradition of music--but this is just fabulous.

Posted 19 years ago by chasech5 [ Reply ]

Politics... who gives a FUCK. Nick Drake is gorgeous. Effortless, compared to DMB -- they try so very hard and still can't pull off something this elegant. (BTW, I'm a big DMB fan, just love Drake more than living.)

Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity [ Reply ]

Art_Carnage wrote:

Here's a newsflash, samiyam. George W. is from New Haven, CT. And we in Texas would be happy if he went back there right after his forced retirement in November.

Nice. As opposed to that other clown who is sure to Kerry us into the lap of the NWO.

Posted 20 years ago by trekhead [ Reply ]

Someone recently compared his music to that of Donovan, now I can see it. Growing on me. A 7.

Posted 20 years ago by trekhead [ Reply ]

Nick Drake is amazing.

Posted 20 years ago by Rickvee [ Reply ]

The 5th snoozer in a row, must be going for a record

Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes [ Reply ]

samiyam wrote:

Once again, Texas proves that George W. was no fluke!!

Here's a newsflash, samiyam. George W. is from New Haven, CT. And we in Texas would be happy if he went back there right after his forced retirement in November.

Posted 20 years ago by Art_Carnage [ Reply ]

Art_Carnage wrote:

Somebody please hit the fast-forward button

Once again, Texas proves that George W. was no fluke!!

Posted 20 years ago by samiyam [ Reply ]

cdeane56 wrote:

how could this music be muted until the 00's?. What were we thinking back in the 70's? It kicks ass over John Mayer, Cat Stevens, and especially the Carpenters

Drake got started in the '60s when the competition was much more keen. Even so, it's a shame he never surfaced above the miasma. His music is spellbinding. Of a comparison with Cat Stevens, all one can say is ''tis better to have lived and died than never to have lived at all.'

Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia [ Reply ]

drake = happiness

Posted 20 years ago by jazzface78 [ Reply ]

Art_Carnage wrote:

I much prefer Dylon's incomprehensible mumblings to Drakes.

Come now... Drake's mumblings are much more melodic and less grating...

Posted 21 years ago by bstip [ Reply ]

how could this music be muted until the 00's?. What were we thinking back in the 70's? It kicks ass over John Mayer, Cat Stevens, and especially the Carpenters

Posted 21 years ago by cdeane56 [ Reply ]

Art_Carnage wrote:

Somebody please hit the fast-forward button.

What's with the tiny font Art. Anyone would think you talk a bunch of crap that's not worth reading.

Posted 21 years ago by stubbsz [ Reply ]

Art_Carnage wrote:

Somebody please hit the fast-forward button.

It is a shame that you have to be afraid to voice your opinion, even if I think you are WAY off. Nick Drake, cut short before his time, brilliant writer with a voice unique to this world. Please play more ...

Posted 21 years ago by silentmark [ Reply ]

Somebody please hit the fast-forward button.

Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage [ Reply ]

When I first heard Nick Drake (or at least \'noticed\' his music, which was probably Pink Moon in that commercial), I thought he was Hawaiian - like Iz (Israel Kakahoweveryouspellhisname), or somebody like that. :D

Posted 21 years ago by beelzebubba [ Reply ]

Pink Moon, his last album, is still my favorite. Way to Blue, Time of No Reply, and Fruit Tree were all released after his death as compilations and are excellent. But if you still want more, try Tanworth in Arden 67/68. This includes obscure stuff, covers, blues, and overall not the best quality but if you a true fan, you will want this one as well.

Posted 21 years ago by meadowwoods [ Reply ]

Ouch ! If you're feeling down, don't listen to this song ! In fact... You know, it's spring, and all this stuff 'bout love, etc... ok, let's try to forget this sadness.

Posted 21 years ago by No [ Reply ]

I much prefer Dylon\'s incomprehensible mumblings to Drakes.

Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage [ Reply ]

What took poor nick from us? All the good ones are taken.

Posted 21 years ago by oldhippiechick [ Reply ]

Originally Posted by pst: Is this by chance the same guy who did the music in the volkswagon cabrio driving under the under the moonlight commercial last year?

Why yes it is, and that song is called "Pink Moon."

Posted 22 years ago by miamizsun [ Reply ]

Is this by chance the same guy who did the music in the volkswagon cabrio driving under the under the moonlight commercial last year?

Posted 22 years ago by pst [ Reply ]

My favorite song by one of my favorite artists. Every year or so I find an album that I just listen to over and over for months. This was the one from 3 years ago.

Posted 22 years ago by IListenToTheWind [ Reply ]

Every time I hear another new song of Nick\'s here ... I like it ... I\'m still suprized that I never heard his music back in the late 60\'s and early 70\'s when it originally came out.

Posted 22 years ago by rolo [ Reply ]