His legend probably does outweigh his talent, but Nick Drake’s gorgeous Donovan / Morrison-ish vocals and songwriting skills are without a doubt amazing displays of brilliance. With accompanying bits by John Cale, Richard Thompson and the production of John Boyd, Drake’s collections of songs here are incredibly simple yet dense, glowing yet subtle, rich and sparse.
Nick Drake: “Pink Moon” (mp3)
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