The Tumbler

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The Tumbler
Studio album by John Martyn
Released	October 1968
Recorded	?
Genre	Folk Music
Label	Island Records
Producer	Al Stewart
Professional reviews
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John Martyn chronology
London Conversation (1967) The Tumbler (1968) Stormbringer! (with Beverly Martin, 1970)

The Tumbler was John Martyn's second album released on Island Records in 1968. The album shows a progression from his previous solo Folk offering to a more expansive sound including significant contributions from jazz flautist Harold McNair.

[edit] Track listing

All tracks composed by John Martyn; except where indicated

1. "Sing A Song Of Summer" – 2:22
   
2. "The River" – 2:59
3. "Goin' Down To Memphis" – 3:12
4. "The Gardeners" (Bill Lyons) – 3:15
5. "A Day At The Sea" – 2:35
6. "Fishin' Blues" (Henry Thomas) – 2:37
7. "Dusty" – 3:07
8. "Hello Train" – 2:36
   
9. "Winding Boy" (Morton) – 2:22
10. "Fly On Home" (Martyn, Paul Wheeler) – 2:33
11. "Knuckledy Crunch And Slippledee-slee Song" – 2:55
12. "Seven Black Roses" – 4:02

[edit] Personnel

John Martyn - vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards

• Harold McNair - flute
• David Moses - bass
• Paul Wheeler - guitar

[edit] External links

• John Martyn's Website