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Love Chronicles

Al Stewart
Barcode 8718627236888
CD

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Release Date: 18/10/2024

Edition: Album
Label: Music On CD
Number of Discs: 1

Reissued Compact disc / Al Stewart’s 2nd studio album / Includes 3 bonus tracks / Melody Maker’s 1969 ‘Folk Album of the Year’ / Musicians on the album include Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) on guitar and Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Martin Lamble, Ashley Hutchings (Fairport Convention) on guitar, guitar, drums, bass / “Love Chronicles”, released in 1969, is the 2nd studio album by Al Stewart. The album is notable for its ambitious and thematic approach, blending elements of folk, rock, and progressive music. It showcases Al Stewart’s distinctive songwriting style and poetic lyrics. The title track, spanning over 18 minutes, is a narrative song that intricately weaves a story of love and relationships, exploring themes of passion, heartbreak, and introspection. This epic track remains a standout piece in Al Stewart’s discography and is often cited as one of the longest narrative songs in popular music history. The album was recorded with contributions from Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) and the members of Fairport Convention, who are credited under pseudonyms. In early 1970, “Love Chronicles” was named Melody Maker’s 1969 Folk Album of the Year. This CD release includes three bonus tracks / Tracklist: 1. In Brooklyn 2. Old Compton Street Blues 3. The Ballad Of Mary Foster 4. Life And Life Only 5. You Should Have Listened To Al 6. Love Chronicles Bonus Tracks: 7. Jackdaw 8. She Follows Her Own Rules 9. Fantasy

Track Listing:
1: In Brooklyn
2: Old Compton Street Blues
3: The Ballad of Mary Foster
4: Live and Life Only
5: You Should Have Listened to Al
6: Love Chronicles
7: Jackdaw
8: She Follows Her Own Rules
9: Fantasy