In July 1971, “Reprise” label released “How Come the Sun”, the ninth Tom Paxton album. It was recorded January – February 1971, at “Media Sounds Inc” in New York City, “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by David Horowitz and Tom Paxton.

Personnel:

• Tom Paxton – vocals, guitar
• Marc Horowitz – acoustic and electric guitar, banjo
• David Horowitz – piano, organ, synthesizer, melodica, backing vocals,  arranger, remix
• Mike Morgan – twelve string guitar
• Harry Pitch – harmonica
• Brian Odgers – bass guitar
• Herb Bushler – bass guitar
• Chris Laurence – double bass
• Dave Willis – double bass
• Geoff Clyne – double bass
• Mike Brittain – double bass
• Chris Slade – drums
• Sue Evans – drums
• Diana Cummings – violin
• Julian Cummings – violin
• Luciano Iorio – viola
• Douglas Cummings – cello
• Fred Christie – engineer
• Victor Gamm – engineer, remix

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Paxton, except where noted.

1. I Had To Shoot That Rabbit
2. Icarus – David Horowitz
3. Little Lost Child
4. General Custer
5. She’s Far Away
6. Prayin’ for Snow
7. Louise
8. A Sailor’s Life – David Horowitz
9. How Come the Sun – David Horowitz