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After meeting Joe Boyd (who had already produced Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, John Martyn & Incredible String Band) Vashti agreed to make an album for his Witchseason Productions company. The songs were written in 1968 and recorded in 1969 with Joe Boyd in the producer's chair. He engaged the help of string arranger Robert Kirby (who also famously worked with Nick Drake on his first two albums), Simon Nicol & Dave Swarbrick (from Fairport Convention) and the Incredible String Band's Robin Williamson.
The album was released in 1970. Not long after, Vashti retreated to the Outer Hebrides and was never heard of again.
Until now.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Nicolette Laurence
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Format:Audio CD
I love this album. Although I am a total hippie with a HUGE love for folk music, I had never heard of Vashti until yes you guessed it, the mobile phone advert (I am somewhat ashamed to say.) This album is wonderful, whimsical, hair-on-the-back-of-the-neck raising folk at its best. It is that kind of folk which makes you feel nostalgic, it is ever-so-slightly unsettling acoustic and flute heaven. I would be lost without this album now. At times when I listen to it, I am almost close to tears with yearning to escape today's world and be with Vashti on her magical 60's caravan journey to the Outer Hebrides. Listen to it and you will know what I mean!
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By gawayne
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am ashamed to say that I missed Vashti Bunyan the first time around, which is surprising as I was into obscure Singer/songwriters at the end of the 60's and early 70's-Bridget St John being my favourite of all time. So I was glad to discover this album second time around! I have heard some criticism of Vashti's voice, but I find it absolutely enchanting-as delicate as the gossamer wings of a dragonfly. And that applies to her songs as well-full of poetry and a time of innocence that has sadly been lost to the world. Her voice perfectly matches the music and lyrics
that would have been ruined by the more powerful, but equally beautiful, voice of Sandy Denny and her ilke. Some of the songs are childlike, others full of deep emotion and a oneness with nature, but all are rich and colourful. I look forward to listening to some of her later recordings.
that would have been ruined by the more powerful, but equally beautiful, voice of Sandy Denny and her ilke. Some of the songs are childlike, others full of deep emotion and a oneness with nature, but all are rich and colourful. I look forward to listening to some of her later recordings.
46 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By Muzkin
Format:Audio CD
My Dad was a "folky" in the early 70's (when I were a laad of 12 or 13) and he had an album by a strangely named woman ... which we would hear him listening to from time to time.
When I joined the Navy and went to sea, my Dad sent me a tape of "Diamond Day" and I have been listening to it captivated ever since (some 30 years now). I have, of late, lived in fear that this ancient audio tape would expire (like they do).
However, my daughter has latched onto the tape and seems to love the haunting tunes as much as me ... totally un-prompted by her, now, middle-aged Dad.
She found the CD on Amazon and I have bought it (and on impulse her follow up album).
I would recommend this album of simple, emotive and beautifully tuneful songs to any and everyone who is looking at this review.
Turn down the lights, sit or lay down in a comfortable seat, close your eyes and let this songstress whisk you off to a gentle place - you won't regret the time you spend wandering with her little family and their caravan.
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of "lookaftering".
When I joined the Navy and went to sea, my Dad sent me a tape of "Diamond Day" and I have been listening to it captivated ever since (some 30 years now). I have, of late, lived in fear that this ancient audio tape would expire (like they do).
However, my daughter has latched onto the tape and seems to love the haunting tunes as much as me ... totally un-prompted by her, now, middle-aged Dad.
She found the CD on Amazon and I have bought it (and on impulse her follow up album).
I would recommend this album of simple, emotive and beautifully tuneful songs to any and everyone who is looking at this review.
Turn down the lights, sit or lay down in a comfortable seat, close your eyes and let this songstress whisk you off to a gentle place - you won't regret the time you spend wandering with her little family and their caravan.
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of "lookaftering".
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
ENCHANTING
THIS ALBUM IS ENCHANTING BRITISH FOLK CIRCA 1970 PRODUCED BY JOE BOYD AND IT SHOWS .I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD
Published 12 days ago by michael chisholm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gentle and fey
I believe that she started off as a disciple of Donovan, but I have enjoyed the gentle singing and sparce production. Almost too gentle for my wife.
Published 3 months ago by GRAHAM COLES
5.0 out of 5 stars
music of it's era, relevant now
If you want to read an interesting account of the genesis of this album, read the
first chapter of Electric Eden by Rob Young. Read more
first chapter of Electric Eden by Rob Young. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cream1968
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have
I have to say this is the best folkish album I have heard - I am lucky enough to have this on 1st pressing phillips LP
Published 7 months ago by Mr. D. Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars
The longest disappearing act
The incredibly named Vashti Bunyan,a descendant of poet John Bunyan and whose brother is named after him, cut a single in the mid 60s of the Stones song Some things just stick in... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
If your a bit of a folksy person with music tastes that span the 60's and early 70's this is a great CD. Read more
Published on 12 July 2010 by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sheer Gossamer Nostalgia
I heard Diamond Day on the TV advert and thought 'that's Vashti Bunyan!'.I hadn't heard the album in years. Read more
Published on 30 May 2008 by M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Fine Joe Boyd Production
I first heard Vashti when her mid sixties singles were played on Pirate Radio - competition was strong at that time and she didn't gain much success. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2008 by James B. Spink
5.0 out of 5 stars
discovery ...
off all the places out there, I heard the "Diamond Day" while I was on hold, waiting for the response of the T-mobile's customer service. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2007 by Dejan Corovic
3.0 out of 5 stars
A curiosity to conjure with
What a fascinating curiosity. Lots of beautifully simple and deeply evocative songs. I've never listened to music that has conjured up so many images in my mind - in this case... Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2007 by Paul Kirkwood
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