In September 1971, “Island” label released “The North Star Grassman and the Ravens”, the debut Sandy Denny solo album. It was recorded March – May 1971, at “Sound Techniques” and “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson and John Wood.
Personnel:
- Sandy Denny – lead vocals, acoustic guita, piano
- Jerry Donahue- electric guitar
- Richard Thompson- vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, accordion, bass
- Trevor Lucas- acoustic guitar
- Buddy Emmons- pedal steel guitar
- Pat Donaldson- bass
- Tony Reeves- bass
- Gerry Conway- drums
- Roger Powell – drums
- Ian Whiteman – piano, flute organ
- Barry Dransfield- violin
- Royston Wood, Robin Dransfield – backing vocals
- Harry Robinson- string arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Sandy Denny except where noted
- Late November
- Blackwaterside – traditional.
- The Sea Captain
- Down in the Flood – Bob Dylan
- John the Gun
- Next Time Around
- The Optimist
- Let’s Jump the Broomstick – Charles Robins
- Wretched Wilbur
- The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
- Crazy Lady Blues