Jackson C. Frank - My Name Is Carnival, Vinyl LP CRESTLP119
Jackson C. Frank - My Name Is Carnival, Vinyl LP CRESTLP119
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This album is an overview of the work of Jackson C. Frank, friend and peer of the likes of Paul Simon, Bert Jansch, and (his girlfriend for a while), Sandy Denny. His most well-known song 'Blues Run The Game' (included here in the rare single version, along with the non-album B-side) has been covered by Simon and Garfunkel, Counting Crows, Bert Jansch and Eddi Reader, and Nick Drake recorded four of his songs. In recent years, Jackson's work has come to be recognized much more widely, and his music (particularly 'Blues Run The Game') has been included in many TV programs and films, with 'My Name Is Carnival' featuring in 2019's huge hit Joker. Sessions include 'My Kind Of Folk' Nov 13, 1968 'Shotwell Sessions,' recorded June 5, 1972 'Rude Sessions,' recorded May 9, 1974 Extensive sleeve notes detailing the tragic life of this folk artist.
