The Fields of November

by Norman Blake

The Fields of November cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: Flying Fish
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.76/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Flatpicking guitar virtuoso Norman Blake delivers a stunning, intimate acoustic album for the Flying Fish label. Blending traditional Appalachian folk themes with a highly proficient, progressive bluegrass technique, the record is a masterclass in American acoustic roots music, notable for its warm, autumnal atmosphere.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, acoustic, folk, traditional, guitars, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Green Leaf Fancy
  2. Last Train From Poor Valley
  3. White Oak Swamp
  4. Ruins Of Richmond
  5. Graycoat Soldiers
  6. Caperton Ferry
  7. Southern Railroad Blues
  8. Lord Won't You Help Me
  9. Krazy Kurtis
  10. Coming Down From Rising Fawn
  11. Uncle
  12. The Old Brown Case
  13. The Fields Of November

Credits

  • Norman Blake - primary artist, composed by, vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro
  • Jan Martell - artwork
  • Charlie Collins - guitar, fiddle

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