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| 1. Abraham, Martin And John |
| 2. Purple Haze |
| 3. Medley: Tomorrow Is a Long Time/Everybody's Talkin' |
| 4. You Better Watch Yourself (Sonny Boy) |
| 5. The Dolphins |
| 6. He Looks a Lot Like Me |
| 7. Sun Fun Song |
| 8. From Both Sides Now |
| 9. Sisters Of Mercy |
| 10. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever |
| 11. Daddy Rollin' (In Your Arms) |
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1-Abraham, Martin And John 2-Purple Haze 3-Tomorrows Is A Long Time/Everybody's Talkin' 4-You Better Watch Yourself (Sonny Boy) 5-The Dolphins 6-He Looks A Lot Like Me 7-Sun Fun Song 8-Both Sides Now 9-Sisters Of Mercy 10-Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever 11-Daddy Rollin' (In Your Arms) (2007/ACE) 11 tracks - his first Warner Brothers album from 1968
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Agree entirely with the other reviewer. Dion is my main man. He can do, and has done, practically everything (doo-wop, rock'n'roll, country, folk, gospel, blues) you name it , he has done it, and a great deal of it brilliantly. This is one of his more mellow albums with some outstanding, and surprising covers. Try his version of Purple Haze to see what I mean. Then there is his impeccable version of Abraham Martin and John, one of my favourite all time songs. Ok, so the arrangements are a bit dated, and some slightly strange, but Dion is one of the most emotional singers in pop history and he scores here with Dolphins, Tomorrow is a long time and From Both Sides now, as well as the title track. Excellent
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Feathered Canyons
3 July 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Dion's self-titled album recorded in a day & a half because of the popularity of "Abraham Martin & John" never made it into my collection, although the classic single certainly did. I'm very pleased to hear this album for the first time. I didn't really know what to expect from this 1968 effort. Dion's 1970s albums for Warner Bros. were among my favorites, particularly his recording of Melanie's "Close to It All." This set seems to set the table for that. Perhaps the most startling gem is his take on Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" with an acoustic arrangement. Bob Dylan's "Tomorrow Is a Long Time" sounds wonderful, so familiar. Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" also blooms with its lovely wistful melody, "Bows & flows of angel hair, ice cream castles in the air, feathered canyons everywhere, I've looked at clouds that way." Leonard Cohen's "Sisters of Mercy" is also a classic track. The bonus track that was the B-side of "Abraham," "Daddy Rollin'" is a howling burning rocker. The sound on this remastered version CD is excellent; and the material and Dion's beautiful voice make this well worth adding as essential from the 60s. Enjoy!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Truth & Beauty you know the saying ... no where does it apply more
17 Feb 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If I could give it 20 stars I would. His poetic expression leaves them all in the shade. Dion's humility and tenderness and the love he conveys in his heart will stump you. As the cover says it really is like the artist is having a private and beautiful converstaion with you. My god Dion was 28, a young fella when he recorded this - but the depth of his expression just moves my soul everytime I listen to this CD.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Simple Beauty / Stark Realities
6 Dec 2011
Format:Audio CD
Dion / Dion, aka "Abraham Martin and John": The name of this album was simply, `Dion'. In 1968, The United States had torn itself apart and it had no one to blame but itself. America was in desperate need of healing. By 1968, Dion had already torn himself apart with addiction and he had no one to blame but himself. Dion was in desperate need of healing. After being away from the studio for a few years, Dion went in and recorded a simply arranged set of songs that are emotionally devastating and extraordinarily beautiful. This album offers no healing, but rather a simple reflection on where he, and we, stood at the time. Yet the album is far from feeling dated, its simplicity has made it timeless. Dion's cover of "Abraham Martin and John" is a true classic. This album, largely forgotten now, is a great recording. This album easily earns five stars. It is Highly Recommended. Dion recorded two albums that should be in every music lover's collection, and those two albums are as different as night and day: The first is `Runaround Sue' and the second is this album `Dion' (aka Abraham Martin and John).
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