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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 .
The Tumbler, was recorded at Regent Sound Studios, in London’s Soho, over three days and was complete by 11th July 1968. John recalled, “On London Conversation I’d only been playing guitar for three months, so I was only playing to tunings, E tuning and ordinary tuning. Well between the two albums I got exposed to London, you see, and at ...
The Tumbler (Remastered) John met Al Stewart (Year of the Cat) on the London folk club circuit. Stewart was already well known, being contracted to CBS Records and having released a single The Elf. In June 1968 he took to the stage to introduce John at Les Cousins and subsequently produced The Tumbler, which was recorded at Regent Sound ...
John Martyn – The Tumbler - Fly on Home
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Down in the suburbitron, where the trains and the ladies and February trickle past, John twiddels and tumbles. Open your eyes: say “Tumbler”. “Tumbler tomorrow.” “Cider.” “Tumbler in cider.” All the time, John is not a blunderer; he is standing with a tabby cat.
The Tumbler cost 200 pounds to make... John told Zig Zag magazine in 1974 "Al Stewart produced The Tumbler... I don't know why that is; I think it's because somebody said I should have a producer. Chris Blackwell I think said that. Probably Al Stewart volunteered, because I don't ever remember asking him. I don't think I would have been so silly.
The Tumbler by John Martyn released in 1968. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
