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Tim Buckley: Happy Sad

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On July 9, 1969, “Elektra” label released “Happy Sad”, the third Tim Buckley album. It was recorded in December 1968, at “Elektra Sound Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Zal Yanovsky and Jerry Yester.

Personnel:

  • Tim Buckley – vocals, guitars
  • Lee Underwood – guitar, keyboards
  • John Miller– acoustic bass
  • Carter Collins – congas, conductor
  • David Friedman – percussion, marimba, vibraphone
  • Bruce Botnick- engineer
  • William S. Harvey – art direction
  • Robert L. Heimall – design
  • Ed Caraeff- photography
  • Jac Holzman – production supervisor

Track listing:

All tracks by Tim Buckley.

  1. Strange Feelin’
  2. Buzzin’ Fly
  3. Love from Room 109 at the Islander (On Pacific Coast Highway)
  4. Dream Letter
  5. Gypsy Woman
  6. Sing a Song for You

Tim Buckley

On June 29, 1975, Timothy Charles “Tim” Buckley III died aged 28. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, with unique and recognizable folk-oriented music that incorporated jazz, psychedelia, funk, soul, and avant-garde. During his lifetime, Buckley did not achieve commercial success, but he is admired by later generations for his music and music innovations. As leader he released nine studio and seven live albums.