John Martyn – Sweet Little Mysteries - The Island Anthology
| Label: | Island Records – 522 245-2, Chronicles – CRNCD 4 |
|---|---|
| Format: | 2 x CD, Compilation |
| Country: | Europe |
| Released: | |
| Genre: | Rock, Folk, World, & Country |
| Style: | Folk Rock |
Tracklist
| 1-1 | Bless The Weather | 4:26 | |
| 1-2 | Head And Heart | 4:52 | |
| 1-3 | Glistening Glyndebourne | 6:30 | |
| 1-4 | Solid Air | 5:42 | |
| 1-5 | Over The Hill | 2:50 | |
| 1-6 | Don't Want To Know | 2:57 | |
| 1-7 | I'd Rather Be The Devil | 6:17 | |
| 1-8 | May You Never | 3:40 | |
| 1-9 | Fine Lines | 3:47 | |
| 1-10 | Eibhli Ghail Chiuin Ni Chearbhaill | 3:05 | |
| 1-11 | Make No Mistake | 5:56 | |
| 1-12 | One Day Without You | 2:56 | |
| 1-13 | Lay It All Down | 1:49 | |
| 1-14 | Root Love | 4:32 | |
| 1-15 | Sunday's Child | 3:16 | |
| 1-16 | Spencer The Rover | 4:09 | |
| 1-17 | You Can Discover | 3:41 | |
| 1-18 | Call Me Crazy | 7:27 | |
| 2-1 | Couldn't Love You More | 3:06 | |
| 2-2 | Certain Surprise | 3:50 | |
| 2-3 | Dancing | 3:54 | |
| 2-4 | Small Hours | 8:42 | |
| 2-5 | Dealer | 4:56 | |
| 2-6 | One World | 4:00 | |
| 2-7 | Some People Are Crazy | 4:15 | |
| 2-8 | Lookin' On | 5:11 | |
| 2-9 | Johnny Too Bad | 3:53 | |
| 2-10 | Sweet Little Mystery | 5:22 | |
| 2-11 | Hurt In Your Heart | 4:56 | |
| 2-12 | Baby Please Come Home | 3:52 | |
| 2-13 | Sapphire | 5:13 | |
| 2-14 | Fisherman's Dream | 4:15 | |
| 2-15 | Angeline | 4:43 | |
| 2-16 | Send Me One Line | 4:44 |
Credits
- Autoharp – Simon Nicol (tracks: 1-5)
- Bass – Al Anderson (tracks: 1-12), Alan Thompson* (tracks: 2-13 to 2-15), David Ball* (tracks: 2-16), Dave Pegg (tracks: 1-4 to 1-8, 2-3), John Giblin (tracks: 2-7 to 2-12), Steve Winwood (tracks: 2-5)
- Congas – Speedy (Neemoi Acquaye)* (tracks: 1-4 to 1-8)
- Double Bass – Danny Thompson (tracks: 1-4 to 1-8, 1-12 to 1-18, 2-1 to 2-2)
- Drums – Andy Newmark (tracks: 2-5), Arran Abmun* (tracks: 2-16), Bruce Rowlands* (tracks: 2-2), Dave Mattacks (tracks: 1-4 to 1-8), Liam Genochey* (tracks: 1-12 to 1-18)
- Drums, Backing Vocals – Phil Collins (tracks: 2-7 to 2-12)
- Electronic Drums – Andy Lyden (tracks: 2-13, 2-14), John Martyn (tracks: 2-13, 2-14), Steven Stanley (tracks: 2-13, 2-14)
- Flute – Jon Field (tracks: 2-6)
- Guitar – Barry Reynolds (tracks: 2-13, 2-14)
- Guitar, Vocals – John Martyn
- Keyboards – Foster Patterson* (tracks: 2-16), Jeff Castle* (tracks: 2-16), James Hooker (tracks: 2-13, 2-14), Jim Prime* (tracks: 2-13, 2-14), Robin Rankin (tracks: 2-13, 2-14), Steve Winwood (tracks: 2-1 to 2-2, 2-4 to 2-6)
- Keyboards, Electronic Drums – Alan Thompson* (tracks: 2-13, 2-14)
- Keyboards, Synthesizer – Tommy Eyre (tracks: 2-7 to 2-12)
- Mandolin – Richard Thompson (tracks: 1-5)
- Percussion – Danny Cummings (tracks: 2-15), Morris Pert (tracks: 2-4), Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson* (tracks: 2-13, 2-14)
- Performer – Beverley Martyn (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3), Bobby Keyes* (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11), Chris Stuart* (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11), Chris Wood (2) (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11), Danny Thompson (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-9 to 1-11), Ian Whiteman (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3), Kesh Sathie* (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11), Remi Kabaka (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11), Richard Thompson (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3), Roger Powell (2) (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3), Smiley De Jonnes (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3), Steve Winwood (tracks: 1-9 to 1-11), Tony Reeves (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3)
- Piano – John Bundrick* (tracks: 1-12 to 1-18)
- Piano, Organ, Clavinet – Rabbit (John Bundrick)* (tracks: 1-4 to 1-8)
- Saxophone – Colin Tully (tracks: 2-13 to 2-16), Tony Coe (tracks: 1-4)
- Strings – Harry Robinson (tracks: 2-2)
- Synthesizer – Dave Lawson (tracks: 2-7, 2-10, 2-12)
- Synthesizer, Clavinet – John Martyn (tracks: 1-12 to 1-18)
- Tabla – Kesh Sathie* (tracks: 1-12 to 1-18)
- Trombone – Rico* (tracks: 2-2)
- Vibraphone – Tristan Frye* (tracks: 1-4)
- Violin – Sue Draheim (tracks: 1-5)
Notes
Tracks 1-1 to 1-3 taken from the album Bless The Weather (1971).
Tracks 1-4 to 1-8 taken from the album Solid Air (1973).
Tracks 1-9 to 1-11 taken from the album Inside Out (1973).
Tracks 1-12 to 1-18 taken from the album Sunday's Child (1974).
Tracks 2-1 to 2-6 taken from the album One World (1977).
Tracks 2-7 to 2-12 taken from the album Grace & Danger (1980).
Tracks 2-13 to 2-14 taken from the album Sapphire (1984).
Track 2-15 taken from the album Piece By Piece (1986).
Track 2-16 taken from the album Foundations (1987).
Tracks 1-4 to 1-8 taken from the album Solid Air (1973).
Tracks 1-9 to 1-11 taken from the album Inside Out (1973).
Tracks 1-12 to 1-18 taken from the album Sunday's Child (1974).
Tracks 2-1 to 2-6 taken from the album One World (1977).
Tracks 2-7 to 2-12 taken from the album Grace & Danger (1980).
Tracks 2-13 to 2-14 taken from the album Sapphire (1984).
Track 2-15 taken from the album Piece By Piece (1986).
Track 2-16 taken from the album Foundations (1987).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 731452224521
Other Versions (3)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Submission | Sweet Little Mysteries - The Island Anthology (2×CD, Compilation) | Island Records | 314 522 245-2 | US | 1994 | ||
| Sweet Little Mysteries - The Island Anthology (2×CD, Compilation) | Island Records, Chronicles | 522 245-2, CRNCD 4 | Europe | 1994 | |||
New Submission | Sweet Little Mysteries - The Island Anthology (2×CD, Compilation) | Island Records | 314 522 245-2 | US | Unknown |
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Reviews
Wow...not one track from "Glorious Fool"??? It's an early Phil Collins production.
The sound on this compilation is just flat and lifeless.
Better bet is to check out the original albums but if you insist on a 'best of' package then this is an excellent survey of an amazing career.
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