Name: The Lost 1967 Elektra Recordings and More
Brand: David Blue

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HPR068

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-30

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8435725600136

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David Blue

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Classic

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Hanky Panky Records

David Blue was an American singer-songwriter and actor, born on February 18, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island. He passed away on December 2, 1982 in New York. Known for his unique blend of folk and rock music, David Blue's recordings from 2023 showcased his talent backed by a four-piece rock band.

Throughout his career, David Blue drew inspiration from a variety of artists including Eric Andersen, David Ackles, Tom Rush, Fred Neil, Dino Valente, Gene Clark, Paul Siebel, Roger McGuinn, Dillard & Clark, Judee Sill and many others. His music resonated with audiences who appreciated the introspective lyrics and heartfelt melodies that defined his sound.

Although he may no longer be with us today, David Blue's contributions to the music industry continue to inspire aspiring musicians and touch the hearts of listeners around the world.

Hanky Panky Records is a small indie record label based in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. Established in 2005 by brothers [Name] and [Name], also involved with the *7"* label.

With a passion for music and an eye for talent, Hanky Panky Records has been making waves in the music industry since its inception. Specializing in indie and alternative genres, this label prides itself on discovering unique artists and providing them with a platform to showcase their talents.

From their headquarters in Bilbao, Hanky Panky Records has built a reputation for releasing high-quality music that pushes boundaries and challenges conventional norms. Their dedication to nurturing emerging talent has led to the discovery of some of the most exciting acts in the independent music scene.

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These days, singer-songwriter and actor David Blue tends to be remembered only in relation to Bob Dylan.

 A member of the supporting cast in mid-60s Greenwich Village and The Rolling Thunder Revue. Yet to categorise Blue in this way is reductionist, and does him an injustice. He was something of an archetype of the 60s generation of Greenwich Village singer- songwriters. Yet, esteemed by his peers, he was overlooked. He released seven albums in a decade, and his acting career was shaping up when he died suddenly at the age of just 41. 

His passing was barely noted in the rock press, and in the subsequent years Blue was all but forgotten. Of late, though, that's changed. His albums started to reappear on CD on small labels and, in 2020, both Rolling Stone and Mojo magazines published major reappraisals. Blue - at last - was getting the attention denied him in life. 

It wasn't until 1965 that Blue, as Dave Cohen, released his first recordings - three songs on Elektra's Singer Songwriter Project. All betrayed a debt to pre-electric Dylan. But then again, so did much else coming out of Greenwich Village at the time. Elektra contracted Blue to do his own album, and in 1966 David Blue was released - his first recording to appear under that name. Electric folk rock with a garage band attitude, somewhat in debt to Highway 61, it didn't sell well. Shortly after the album's release Blue formed and toured with The American Patrol, a four-piece rock band, recording an album for Elektra that was never released.

The Lost 1967 Elektra Recordings and More

Music GB