Nick Drake?

[Dr Evil]

I'd heard the buzz about him, listened to just one of his songs (not a good one) and thought he was a bit depressing. Then I heard "Black Eyed Dog" which is almost as good as some of the songs by my favourite new singers. Can someone tell me more about this guy?

[fat cherry]

made a coulpe of albums, didn't sell, depressed - as in properly, not just a bit fed up - topped himself. Thirty years on everyone says how brilliant he is.

[Dave Smith]

Sort of passed me by but some people love him.He's buried not far from where I live in a place called Tanworth.

[Grumpy_Jimbo]

I would suggest giving " Way to Blue: An introduction to Nick Drake " a listen... It's a pretty darn fine compilation, I quite like him.... Brad Pitt recorded a documentry for Radio Two a few years ago, he's a huge fan...

[Scouser]

More of a John Martyn fan myself

[black francis]

I'd wondered about him as well. Can't say I've ever heard an original. Sebadoh does a fantastic cover of Pink Moon I think it is.

I've heard the music described as haunting, heartbreaking and beautiful.

[Grumpy_Jimbo]

My Fave Nick Drake Tune ..........

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[black francis]

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