Graham Nash’s tenor is among rock’s most recognizable, and as resonant as his voice of conscience as a songwriter. He started The Hollies with his childhood friend Allan Clarke in 1961, before embarking on a lifelong musical journey, solo and with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Neil Young.

Simple Man – Marrakesh Express video Crosby & Nash – from the BBC, 1970:

Crosby Stills & Nash on amazon.com

Crosby Stills & Nash on amazon.co.uk

A day after his birthday, Rhino celebrates Graham Nash’s career (so far) with Reflections, a three-CD boxed set that encompasses 40 years of memorable music with 64 songs; half of which are unreleased mixes, alternate versions and unissued tracks.

This deluxe package features a 150-page booklet with 75 classic and unseen photos and track notes by Graham Nash.

The collection will be available February 2, 2009 from Rhino Records – www.rhino.co.uk.

Arranged chronologically, Reflections spans Graham Nash’s recordings from 1967 to 2007, starting with a trio of singles he released with The Hollies in 1967: “On A Carousel”, “Carrie Anne” and “King Midas In Reverse”.

Nash left the group a year later, joining with Crosby and Stills to record the trio’s self-titled album, which earned them the Grammy® for “Best New Artist.” Reflections gathers several songs from that album-and its follow-up, released a few months later with the addition of Neil Young – including “Pre-Road Downs”, “Marrakesh Express”, “Our House” and “Teach Your Children”.

The set also includes tracks from the group’s other albums: “Just A Song Before I Go”, “Wasted On The Way” and “Heartland”.

Over the years, Crosby and Nash have recorded a number of albums as a duo. Reflections features several gems from those collaborations with “Immigration Man”, “To The Last Whale”, “Jesus Of Rio” and more.

The collection also brings together several classics from Nash’s four solo albums, ranging from the politically-charged (”Military Madness” and “Chicago” / “We Can Change The World”) to the emotionally raw (”Simple Man” and “Sleep Song”) and the socially conscious (”Barrel Of Pain” and “Chippin’ Away”.)

Reflections spotlights 32 songs with different mixes and alternate versions that have never been released. Among the highlights is Nash’s solo acoustic demo of “Right Between The Eyes”. Recorded during the Déjà Vu sessions, a live version of the track popped up in 1971 on a CSN&Y live album. The compilation contains six unreleased tracks, including “Water From The Moon”, “Try To Find Me” and “In Your Name”, a song he recorded in 2007.

Graham Nash on amazon.co.uk

Graham Nash on amazon.com

Reflections Track Listing:

(Information subject to change.)

DISC ONE

1. On A Carousel – The Hollies (mono)
2. Carrie Anne – The Hollies (mono)
3. King Midas In Reverse – The Hollies (mono)
4. Marrakesh Express – Crosby, Stills & Nash
5. Pre-Road Downs – Crosby, Stills & Nash
6. Lady Of The Island – Crosby, Stills & Nash
7. Our House – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
8. Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young *
9. Right Between The Eyes – Graham Nash **
10. I Used To Be A King – Graham Nash *
11. Simple Man – Graham Nash *
12. Man In The Mirror – Graham Nash *
13. Better Days – Graham Nash *
14. Military Madness – Graham Nash *
15. Sleep Song – Graham Nash *
16. Chicago/We Can Change The World – Graham Nash *
17. Southbound Train – Crosby/Nash
18. Immigration Man – Crosby/Nash
19. Wild Tales – Graham Nash *
20. Prison Song – Graham Nash *
21. Oh! Camil (The Winter Soldier) – Graham Nash *
22. On The Line – Graham Nash *
23. You’ll Never Be The Same – Graham Nash *
24. Another Sleep Song – Graham Nash *

DISC TWO

1. To The Last Whale – Crosby/Nash
A. Critical Mass
B. Wind On The Water
2. Fieldworker – Crosby/Nash
3. Cowboy Of Dreams – Crosby/Nash
4. Love Work Out – Crosby/Nash
5. Marguerita – Crosby/Nash
6. Taken At All – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young *
7. Mutiny – Crosby & Nash
8. Just A Song Before I Go – Crosby, Stills & Nash
9. Cold Rain – Graham Nash *
10. Cathedral – Crosby, Stills & Nash *
11. Barrel Of Pain (Half-Life) – Graham Nash
12. Magical Child – Graham Nash *
13. Song For Susan – Crosby, Stills & Nash
14. Wasted On The Way – Crosby, Stills & Nash
15. Love Is The Reason – Graham Nash *
16. Raise A Voice – Crosby, Stills & Nash
17. Clear Blue Skies – Crosby, Stills & Nash **
18. Lonely Man – Crosby, Stills & Nash ***
19. Sad Eyes – Graham Nash *
20. Water From The Moon – Graham Nash ***
21. Soldiers Of Peace – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

DISC THREE

1. If Anybody Had A Heart – Crosby, Stills & Nash
2. Chippin’ Away – Graham Nash
3. After The Dolphin – Crosby, Stills & Nash
4. House Of Broken Dreams – Crosby, Stills & Nash
5. Unequal Love – Graham Nash **
6. Liar’s Nightmare – Graham Nash **
7. Heartland – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young *
8. These Empty Days – Crosby, Stills & Nash
9. Try To Find Me – Graham Nash ***
10. Two Hearts – Carole King & Graham Nash **
11. Behind The Shades – Graham Nash ***
12. Michael (Hedges Here) – Graham Nash **
13. I Surrender – Crosby/Nash
14. Live On (The Wall) – Crosby/Nash
15. Dirty Little Secret – Graham Nash
16. We Breathe The Same Air – Graham Nash ***
17. Grace – Crosby/Nash
18. Jesus Of Rio – Crosby/Nash
19. In Your Name – Graham Nash ***

* Previously unreleased mix

** Previously unreleased version

*** Previously unreleased song

Crosby Stills & Nash

Crosby & Nash

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Newton Faulkner is set to release his cover of Massive Attack’s “Teardrop”, off of his debut album, ‘Hand Built By Robots’ on December 10, 2007.

The first time that I heard the name Newton Faulkner, for some reason I pictured an older conservative type with short hair, playing music that wouldn’t excite.

I was way off. Newton Faulkner is a young, twenty-something with dreads, soulful vocals, catchy tunes and is a brilliant guitarist. That’s what I found out when I first watched the video for his single, “UFO”.

Newton Faulkner is indeed making a name for himself, with a steadily growing fan base, a #1 platinum album and sell-out UK tours. It’s interesting that he would choose to go for a cover of someone else’s song, after the success he’s had with his own original releases. Some might say it’s a daring move, and loyal Massive Attack fans may not be as receptive to Newton’s “Teardrop” – at first.

I’ve been listening to Newton’s version for the last few days. He’s done such a good rendition of the song, that I found it difficult remembering the original, and actually think it sounds more like a Crosby, Stills and Nash song with a modern twist, than Massive Attack’s own version from 1998.

Watch Newton Faulkner – “Teardrop” video:

It’s amazing what Newton has done with the song. He’s given it a rustic feel and great harmonies.

If you played his acoustic version from his live shows for someone who wasn’t familiar with it (there are quite a few live “Teardrop” performances on YouTube), I bet they would find it easy to believe that it could be something from the late 60’s, Woodstock era.

Newton Faulkner – Teardrop on amazon.co.uk

Newton’s live shows are highly recommended!

Shows for 2008 are already beginning to sell out, so if you want to go, book early!

Newton Faulkner 2008 tour dates:

Dates and information could change! Go to Newton Faulkner’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

7 January 2008 Paradiso – Amsterdam
8 January 2008 Doornroosje – Nijmegen
9 January 2008 Tivoli – Utrecht
14 January 2008 Uptown Bar – Minneapolis
15 January 2008 Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto
16 January 2008 Radio Radio – Indianapolis
21 January 2008 Soiled Dove – Denver, Colorado
24 January 2008 Joe’s Pub – New York
29 January 2008 Hotel Cafe – Los Angeles, California
21 February 2008 University SOLD OUT Exeter
22 February 2008 Guildhall – Portsmouth
23 February 2008 Corn Exchange SOLD OUT Cambridge
24 February 2008 Academy – Birmingham
26 February 2008 Academy – Newcastle
27 February 2008 Music Hall – Aberdeen
28 February 2008 Barrowlands – Glasgow
29 February 2008 University – Leeds
2 March 2008 Apollo – Manchester
3 March 2008 University – Liverpool
5 March 2008 Roundhouse SOLD OUT London
6 March 2008 Roundhouse – London
7 March 2008 Colston Hall – Bristol
9 March 2008 St Georges Hall – Belfast
10 March 2008 Dublin Olympia – Dublin

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By: Jenny May – Band Weblogs