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

1. Late November
2. Blackwaterside – traditional.
3. The Sea Captain
4. Down in the Flood – Bob Dylan
5. John the Gun
6. Next Time Around
7. The Optimist
8. Let’s Jump the Broomstick – Charles Robins
9. Wretched Wilbur
10. The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
11. Crazy Lady Blues