Fables of the Reconstruction, my fav R.E.M. record. Workers Playtime Billy Bragg and The Wishing Chair by 10,000 Maniacs are favs as well. Shoot out the Lights is a classic. Well done, great video Mazzy
I'm looking forward to reading his new book. I got to attend one of Joe's book events pre-covid in London and have corresponded a bit. Great guy and great stories!
'Dancer With Bruised Knees' is the second Mcgarrigles' album; the debut was self-titled and co=produced by Joe Boyd with Greg Prestopino. It's an incredibly beautiful record, probably their best.
Hey Mazzy. Great video. Love books. I just ordered White Bicycles and waiting for it's arrival. Now will need to get this one as well. So many great albums, many I own already and a few I need to go check out! Cheers
Got a chance to meet Joe Boyd back in the early 80s. I was working for an import distributor in NYC, and he came by to pitch his latest project, the Fruit Tree box set by Nick Drake, which we did eventually carry and sell to indie record shops around the country. At the time, I had no clue who he was, or Nick Drake for that matter, but over the years, I've learned Boyd's story and the incredible contributions he's made. Love Fairport Convention, but strangely, the album I listen to most is Angel Delight, with the stripped down group. Will definitely seek out the White Bicycles book.
Recently finished White Bicycles. Great read. Recommend for any fan of music. Will have to pic that up now. My slow pace tho means that I’ll be reading that into retirement ha.
Hi Mazzy, a great overview of this major figure who produced a number of masterpieces including 'Liege and Lief' and 'Shoot out the Lights'. I picked up a CD comp in 2006 that accompanied the White Bicyles book. It is a good 23 track survey of Boyd's production work that includes many of the artists you showed in the video. The new book looks fantastic.
Didn't realise Nick Drake was an unknown till a song was picked for an advert as me and my friends all had albums by Nick Drake when released. Don't remember the advert though. Joe Boyd certainly produced some great albums.
I still have my original copy of "Just Another Diamond Day" by Vashti Bunyan which I highly treasure. The Incredible String Band's spot at Woodstock was taken by Melanie & the ISB performed the next day.
You can also check out the Joe Boyd interview on the Word in your Ear pod. On the Waxed's livestream Mazzy said he wasn't sure if he should ask Boyd for an interview. My advice is to go for it. The worst thing that could happen is that he'll say no. Sometimes it's surprising the people that turn up on VC channels. Plus anything that might encourage people to buy a thousand page book can't be bad.
Hi man, nice review of Joe Boyd's work as a producer.Gotta say there's a couple of surprising gaps in your admirable vinyl archive,as well as 5000 spirits try and find a copy of the first self titled ISB album,it shows their first steps from the folk club circuit into the full lysergic landscape of the next few albums.Bob Dylan once said that October Song from the record was one of the great songs...can't argue with his Bobness.Also be sure to get a copy of the first album by the Mcgarrigle sisters,can't believe you don't have it,sublime record,really,really,their reading of Heart like a Wheel even outshines Linda Ronstadt,,and that's saying something. Both Boyd productions, as is the album I'm listening to whilst writing this,namely Smiling Men with Bad Reputations,the solo album by Mike Heron of the Incredible String Band. Haven't played it for years,and I'm impressed,it features guests like Richard Thompson and other Fairports as well as John Cale and The Who(Tommy and the Bijoux),well worth a go knowing your tastes.peace and love man
The greatest gift among so many Joe Boyd gave us is his production of Nick Drake's albums and Pink Floyd's early British singles "Arnold Layne" & "See Emily Play."
@@mazzysmusicI stand corrected! I should have watched the full presentation before I commented! I assumed Norman produced most of the Piper at the Gates of Dawn album.
I admire Boyd for his work and influence on some of my favorite music. A slight criticism: as far as I know Boyd refused to release the wonderful BBC Radio 'Heyday' sessions for many years (recorded 1968-69, first released in 1987). Even if his focus was on British Folk Rock music, it would have been a crime not to publish these wonderful cover versions by North American songwriters.
You mentioned that Nick Drake wasnt good live - thats not correct !! It wasnt that so much, the fact was that the audiences wouldnt "Shut the F...K up" and listen to him when he was playing, and that discouraged him immensely. His guitar technique was amazing, and the three albums he released all excellent. We bought into Nick back in the day, and played his records all the time. Nobody would give him a chance though, and sadly no one near to him thought to help when it was clear he was struggling mentally. John Martyn was a good friend but even he couldnt help. Such a great shame - very sad. Cya Doug
Yeah I meant he just couldn’t keep up playing live, with his shyness and insecurities, audiences not paying attention etc. his records sold very poorly in the US.
Kind of like not reading a book and doing a review is adding a comment prior to watching the whole video, oops. I absolutely adore Fairport!. Got to see Billy Brag at The Palace of Fine Arts a few weeks back. Stellar preformance. Lastly, if you haven't heard Raye Zaragoza, give her a listen. She opened for BB. Cheers once more ( :
Los Lobos contends that Simon stole, "The Myth of Fingerprints", from the Graceland album. Don't have a dog in the fight, but tend to believe the boys from East LA. I agree with you, "White Bicycles" is a great read. Cheers
I just listened to Boyd on Marc Maron's WTF Podcast taking about this book. I was a little disappointed with his knowledge on world music, he seemed to lack any deep understanding or context. It may well be the interview format, but it put me off picking the book up. That and the Faber & Faber UK cover looks awful. I might get it at some point down the line.
Wow ! Just found your channel and subscribed . Superb stuff thanks you !
Thanks for the tip Norman. This is a book i must read!
Me too 🤠
Fables of the Reconstruction, my fav R.E.M. record. Workers Playtime Billy Bragg and The Wishing Chair by 10,000 Maniacs are favs as well. Shoot out the Lights is a classic. Well done, great video Mazzy
Mazzy you just showed so many great albums on the video. You confirmed that I actually HAVE good taste after all!
Joe Boyds memoir White Bicycle - the title comes from the song of the same name by the English band "Tomorrow" - written by Keith West
Joe Boyd , great producer. I met him at a bicycle book signing at tbe tabernacle , Ladbroke Grove. Really nice bloke. Very talented .
I just checked my collection on Discogs and I have 23 albums produced by Joe Boyd. Wouldn't have thought I had that many.
@@91pastor yeah he made some great records 🤠
you are so inspiring.
@@PianolaEnterprises 🤓😎
I'm looking forward to reading his new book. I got to attend one of Joe's book events pre-covid in London and have corresponded a bit. Great guy and great stories!
Looks like a book to put on my Christmas list. It’s at times like this I wish I was a speedier reader - thanks Mazzy 😊 D
@@David-Ellis I just started it. I’ll finish by Christmas. 2025. But that’s alright.
We saw The Incredible String Band back then - their classic album 5000 Layers of the Onion.
Ketama · Toumani Diabate*· Danny Thompson - Songhai. Don't forget this record. A mix of flamenco and african music. Produced by Joe Boyd.
'Dancer With Bruised Knees' is the second Mcgarrigles' album; the debut was self-titled and co=produced by Joe Boyd with Greg Prestopino. It's an incredibly beautiful record, probably their best.
@@jimward6445 thank you.
Hey Mazzy. Great video. Love books. I just ordered White Bicycles and waiting for it's arrival. Now will need to get this one as well. So many great albums, many I own already and a few I need to go check out! Cheers
Real good interview with Joe Boyd Monday on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast. A lot more than just a book plug. It was a nice chat.
@@mikelasater2016 I listened this morning 😎
@@mazzysmusic What did you think about it? I like Marc Maron, but he isn't for everybody.
Got a chance to meet Joe Boyd back in the early 80s. I was working for an import distributor in NYC, and he came by to pitch his latest project, the Fruit Tree box set by Nick Drake, which we did eventually carry and sell to indie record shops around the country. At the time, I had no clue who he was, or Nick Drake for that matter, but over the years, I've learned Boyd's story and the incredible contributions he's made. Love Fairport Convention, but strangely, the album I listen to most is Angel Delight, with the stripped down group. Will definitely seek out the White Bicycles book.
Recently finished White Bicycles. Great read. Recommend for any fan of music. Will have to pic that up now. My slow pace tho means that I’ll be reading that into retirement ha.
How come there's never been a real Fairport Convention revival? One of the best.
Absolutely ✌🏼
White Bicycles is a fantastic read
Not a bad album in the bunch
So happy to see Vashti and John Martyn getting a mention
Hi Mazzy, a great overview of this major figure who produced a number of masterpieces including 'Liege and Lief' and 'Shoot out the Lights'. I picked up a CD comp in 2006 that accompanied the White Bicyles book. It is a good 23 track survey of Boyd's production work that includes many of the artists you showed in the video. The new book looks fantastic.
That comp sounds interesting.
He was in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday. The weather looked crap, so I never went.
Didn't realise Nick Drake was an unknown till a song was picked for an advert as me and my friends all had albums by Nick Drake when released. Don't remember the advert though. Joe Boyd certainly produced some great albums.
Drake certainly had a cult following and fans. But he has apparently sold mire records since his “rediscovery”.
About time this existed, Joe Boyd was just on the WTF podcast with Marc Maron.
I still have my original copy of "Just Another Diamond Day" by Vashti Bunyan which I highly treasure.
The Incredible String Band's spot at Woodstock was taken by Melanie & the ISB performed the next day.
You can also check out the Joe Boyd interview on the Word in your Ear pod. On the Waxed's livestream Mazzy said he wasn't sure if he should ask Boyd for an interview. My advice is to go for it. The worst thing that could happen is that he'll say no. Sometimes it's surprising the people that turn up on VC channels. Plus anything that might encourage people to buy a thousand page book can't be bad.
I saw it. Thank you.
Hi man, nice review of Joe Boyd's work as a producer.Gotta say there's a couple of surprising gaps in your admirable vinyl archive,as well as 5000 spirits try and find a copy of the first self titled ISB album,it shows their first steps from the folk club circuit into the full lysergic landscape of the next few albums.Bob Dylan once said that October Song from the record was one of the great songs...can't argue with his Bobness.Also be sure to get a copy of the first album by the Mcgarrigle sisters,can't believe you don't have it,sublime record,really,really,their reading of Heart like a Wheel even outshines Linda Ronstadt,,and that's saying something. Both Boyd productions, as is the album I'm listening to whilst writing this,namely Smiling Men with Bad Reputations,the solo album by Mike Heron of the Incredible String Band. Haven't played it for years,and I'm impressed,it features guests like Richard Thompson and other Fairports as well as John Cale and The Who(Tommy and the Bijoux),well worth a go knowing your tastes.peace and love man
I have that McGarrigle on CD. Don’t know the Heron. Thank you 🤠
“Midnight at the Oasis” is lyrically 1970s cheese, but Amos Garret’s guitar solo is sublime. I’d love to have Shoot Out the Lights on vinyl.
The greatest gift among so many Joe Boyd gave us is his production of Nick Drake's albums and Pink Floyd's early British singles "Arnold Layne" & "See Emily Play."
@@denniswood1437 yes on Drake and Arnold Layne. Norman Smith produced See Emily Play 🤷🏻♂️😎
@@mazzysmusicI stand corrected! I should have watched the full presentation before I commented! I assumed Norman produced most of the Piper at the Gates of Dawn album.
@@mazzysmusictrue , but the template for Emily was set by Joe Boyd on Arnold lane in my view. Pity he never did piper….
How about your future books? Any plans? Possibly a book on the San Francisco Sounds?
I admire Boyd for his work and influence on some of my favorite music. A slight criticism: as far as I know Boyd refused to release the wonderful BBC Radio 'Heyday' sessions for many years (recorded 1968-69, first released in 1987). Even if his focus was on British Folk Rock music, it would have been a crime not to publish these wonderful cover versions by North American songwriters.
I don’t think I knew about those ✌🏼
You mentioned that Nick Drake wasnt good live - thats not correct !! It wasnt that so much, the fact was that the audiences wouldnt "Shut the F...K up" and listen to him when he was playing, and that discouraged him immensely. His guitar technique was amazing, and the three albums he released all excellent. We bought into Nick back in the day, and played his records all the time. Nobody would give him a chance though, and sadly no one near to him thought to help when it was clear he was struggling mentally. John Martyn was a good friend but even he couldnt help. Such a great shame - very sad. Cya Doug
Yeah I meant he just couldn’t keep up playing live, with his shyness and insecurities, audiences not paying attention etc. his records sold very poorly in the US.
@@mazzysmusic Hi Mazzy - yeh, they didnt sell that well in the UK either. A great shame. Cya
Kind of like not reading a book and doing a review is adding a comment prior to watching the whole video, oops. I absolutely adore Fairport!. Got to see Billy Brag at The Palace of Fine Arts a few weeks back. Stellar preformance. Lastly, if you haven't heard Raye Zaragoza, give her a listen. She opened for BB. Cheers once more ( :
Los Lobos contends that Simon stole, "The Myth of Fingerprints", from the Graceland album. Don't have a dog in the fight, but tend to believe the boys from East LA. I agree with you, "White Bicycles" is a great read. Cheers
Yeah I’ve heard about the Los Lobos thing and I believe them too. ✌🏼
Hey Mazzy, I just want you to know the latest Marc Maron podcast has an interview with Joe Boyd. It’s very good, check it out.
I listened to it yesterday. Thank you. ✌🏼
Mazzy book title
“My Story”
“It’s the Music Stupid”
I just listened to Boyd on Marc Maron's WTF Podcast taking about this book. I was a little disappointed with his knowledge on world music, he seemed to lack any deep understanding or context. It may well be the interview format, but it put me off picking the book up. That and the Faber & Faber UK cover looks awful. I might get it at some point down the line.