One World (John Martyn album)

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This article is about the album by John Martyn. For other uses, see One World (disambiguation).

One World
Studio album by John Martyn
Released	1977
Genre	Folk/Blues
Label	Island Records
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John Martyn chronology
Live At Leeds (1976)	One World (1977)	Grace and Danger (1980)

This album is one of John Martyn's more exprimental works. Trippy surreal atmospheres, reggaeesque rythms and jazzy vibes. Well known and appreciated for the interesting collaborations, including Lee Perry on "Big Muff", and Steve Winwood's keyboards especially in "Small Hours" and "Dealer". "Small Hours" was later reworked by Martyn into the track "Anna" as the haunting backdrop for Esben Storm's 1978 Australian film production of In search of Anna. This version of "Anna" also appears on Martyn's live album Live At The Bottom Line, New York, 1983.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Dealer" (J. Martyn) – 4:58
2. "One World" (J. Martyn) – 4:10
3. "Smiling Stranger" (J. Martyn) – 3:29
4. "Big Muff" (Lee Perry/ J. Martyn) – 6:30
5. "Couldn't Love You More" (J. Martyn) – 3:07
6. "Certain Surprise" (J. Martyn) – 3:52
7. "Dancing" (J. Martyn) – 3:43
8. "Small Hours" (J. Martyn) – 8:45