posted July 12, 2001 12:30 PM            

Funny, I have never heard him sing in all these years of listening to music. I guess I didn't listen enough to Gene Shay while growing up in Philly and I listened very much; enough to hear Nick. I grew up loving English Folk, along with British Rock.....groups such as "Pentangle", with the then young Richard Thompson, and the very, very gifted, late Sandy Denny and so many others.

Nick is very interesting and I haven't digested him yet, only listening to this work a couple of times. I do believe that the song "River Man" is extremely beautiful, lyrically and musically and I would venture to say that this song must be one of Duncan's favorites. Thats just my feeling right off the bat. I will listen much more and let you know what I think.

Some other great songs are:
Cello Song
Hazey Jane 1
Way to Blue

and of course.....

From The Morning..... but River Man really stands out.

Thanks for your beauty Nick and inspiring so many!!!!

M

posted July 12, 2001 06:49 PM            

Ken,

I don't really recall ever knowing that about Duncan doing that song,(weve heard that name a million times) but I did know upon hearing Nick sing "River Man," that it must be one of Duncan's favorites. Just the very beauty of the music and words, it became very apparent to me.

When I first heard him, I thought that he should be called the Mumbler. I could not understand a word. What an accent until I have really given it a listen.

Another song I believe Duncan must really like is "Fruit Tree."

posted July 14, 2001 12:49 PM            

I have read that Duncan was influenced by him before but I didn't really give him a listen until that VW commercial, imagine that!
I usually hate it when good songs are used to sell a product, but the whole scene where the kids skip the party and are driving under a summer pink moon, was produced really well.
In fact, alot of the VW commercials use good songs, like this one by Spiritualized, but I can't think of the name of it.

Anyway, it's sad to know that Nick was painfully shy and had a hard time performing his music live. I'm so happy that Duncan has the courage to go out and play his introspective songs out to the public. Because like Nick, Duncan can write about things that mean something and people can reflect upon.

My favorite Nick Drake Songs of the moment:

I Was Made To Love Magic

Which Will

Time has Told Me

posted July 24, 2001 11:14 AM            

Ken,

I would love those songs....... I am here up in Maine and it is soooooooo hot. It's suppose to be cooler here. I am on the Mid-coast, but inland its been in the 90's the last few days. That's just too hot for me. Can't wait to get back home. This is the first time I have visited the site in about 1 1/2 weeks. I hope everyone is well and staying cool. (Of course I am close at heart to all each day in thoughts and spirit)

posted July 25, 2001 01:23 PM            

Maine is very, very beautiful..... it's just been hot. One of my favorite places....On the Coast. So many trees, beautiful clear skys, beauty abounds all over the place. It is far from home though...... close to 600 miles to be exact. Yes, it is very different from the city, infact just the opposite. Thats whats so nice.