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First ever LP reissue of this lost treasure in its perfectly presented stereo mix as planned by the great Phil Ramone.
A lush psych folk experience propelled by the funky drummer Bernard Purdie!
Cut by Kevin Gray, pressed by RTI and presented in a gloriously restored gatefold jacket complete with lyrics.
Released just a year after her vocals graced Leonard Cohens debut, Nancy Priddys lone album is a sweeping odyssey across avant garde arrangements rife with experimental pop instrumentation and adorned with her sublimely delivered psychedelic poetry. Previously unavailable on vinyl for over 50 years, its an unpredictable and kaleidoscopic trip.
Known more for her acting work (Bewitched, The Waltons, Matlock) and her parenting work (Christina Applegate), Nancy Priddy started out as a sixties Greenwich Village folkstress, initially as a member of The Bitter End Singers. She honed her chops contributing backing vocals (uncredited) to 1967s Songs Of Leonard Cohen.
In 68 she released her lone opus Youve Come This Way Before, produced by Phil Ramone, propelled by the Funky Drummer Bernard Pretty Purdie, and released by Dot Records. Its a lush journey with a youthful tone reminiscent of Margo Guryan, but showing a wit that suggests she knows more than shes letting on. All cuts are co-written by Nancy which speaks to its cohesion, as its truly a journey to be experienced in its entirety as it ventures into far corners of the musical spectrum, and with the help of Purdie they sew it into one delightful platter. said of it, A real powerhouse of a record. Good for fans of Honey Ltd., Dusty Springfield, Jefferson Airplane. Listen in headphones if you can.
Christinas World, one of the many stand out tracks, takes its name and inspiration from a painting by Andrew Wyeth. Not only did the painting inspire the song, but it also inspired the naming of Nancys daughter.
Possibly too wildly eclectic for the ears of 1968, or maybe too smart for the hippy dippy set, this treasure faded away into obscurity trading for hefty sums in collectors circles. In 69 Nancy was recruited by Mort Garson to contribute to his Songs of the Zodiac series. That would become her last musical endeavor before embarking on her acting career.
Modern Harmonic is proud to treat this treasure with the reverence it deserves. Mastered by Joe Lizzi, cut by Kevin Gray, and pressed by RTI. This first ever LP reissue is a true treat for ears and were ecstatic to share it with you!
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