Richie Havens – My Own Way

You are holding a piece of historical music in your hands: something to help you rediscover the prehistory of a pop music masterpiece.

“Why is a recording that was made in 1967 being released on CD over 40 years later? Well – I suppose – because it sounds so good! What I heard was Richie Havens singing and playing solo songs from the American folk and blues genres, – it was amazing – a voice of great strength and emotion and very impressive guitar playing. Richie Havens was performing in the clubs and coffee houses in and around NY Greenwich Village. If you want to hear a powerful, emotional Richie Havens singing and playing a repertoire of great American songs, check out these recordings.”    – ALAN DOUGLAS (producer)

• Production dating from before Richie Havens became famous
• Published on CD (with digital remastering) for the first time ever
• Havens is best known for his intense, rhythmic guitar style, soulful covers of pop and folk songs and his opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival
• Appeared at the Isle of Wight Festival in late August 1969
• Memorable television appearances included performances on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
• Released around thirty albums and various singles, including the well-known “Here Comes The Sun” in 1971

Tracklisting:

1. C.C. Rider (3:20)                           

2. Oxford Town (3:19)                       

3. Norah’s Dove (3:37)                     

4. 900 Miles From Home (3:44)                     

5. Shadow Town (3:55)                    

6. 3:10 To Yuma (3:18)                     

7. The Bag I’m In (3:46)                     

8. Drown In My Own Tears (4:20)

9. Down In The Valley (4:03)

10. Chain Gang (2:49)

11 .Babe, I’m Leaving (4:36)

12. Daddy Roll ‘Em (2:40)

13. Boots & Spanish Leather (5:38)

14. My Own Way (2:11)