American Stonehenge

by Robin Williamson & His Merry Band

American Stonehenge cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 4 July 1978
  • Label: Criminal
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 39:52
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Sylvia Woods, Louis Killen, noises, Jerry McMillan, Dirk Dalton

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following the dissolution of the Incredible String Band, the Scottish troubadour relocated to Los Angeles to form this new acoustic ensemble. 'American Stonehenge' continues his eclectic exploration of progressive Celtic folk, weaving intricate harp and fiddle textures into his whimsical, storytelling lyricism.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, acoustic, storytelling, gentle, charming, folk, british, experimental

Tracklist

  1. Port London Early (3:56)
  2. Pacheco (3:48)
  3. Keepsake (4:24)
  4. Zoo Blues (2:54)
  5. These Islands Green (5:36)
  6. The Man In The Van (4:38)
  7. Sands And The Glass (4:16)
  8. Her Scattered Gold (3:11)
  9. When Evening Shadows Fall (3:21)
  10. Rab's Last Wollen Testament (3:48)

Credits

  • Chris Caswell - backing vocals, flute, harp [metal strung], accordion, lyrics by, performer [jug, cheeks], noises [animal], whistle, bagpipes, written-by [tune at the end], whistle, bodhr谩n, whistle, bagpipes, accordion
  • Sylvia Woods - backing vocals, celtic harp, glockenspiel, harpsichord, kazoo, lyrics by
  • Pete Grant - dobro [six string dobro], dobro [10 string dobro], banjo
  • Louis Killen - concertina
  • Stuart Brotman - double bass [bowed bass]

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