Like rihannas work, work from home has verses more clever. See henry the human fly pictures, cover art, and listen online to the latest music. Henry the human fly by richard thompson album, singer. The hannibal release on disc from 92 or thereabouts was stellar. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques and strange, darklyfunny lyrics, thompson was awarded the orville h. Released in 2004 on thompson s own beeswing label, it is compiled from recordings made during thompson s 1985 tour in support of his across a crowded room album, and consequently features 6 of the 9 songs from that album. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
It was originally released in britain in april 1972 on the. Finding early recognition for his pioneering guitarism and songwriting ability in everyones favorite english folk rock. Since his debut album henry the human fly in 1972, the british folk artist never stopped writing, singing, playing. Richard thompson lyrics, songs and albums lyricsfreak. However it was not actually well received at the time, being panned by the critics and almost finishing off thompson s solo career before it had begun. Richard thompson henry the human fly 1986, vinyl discogs. Find album release information for henry the human fly richard thompson on allmusic. Check out henry the human fly by richard thompson on amazon music. Henry the human fly richard thompson, rock album covers.
At the time of its release, henry the human fly, with its fresh, yet eccentric take on folk and rock, along with tales of poor ditching boys, racehorses, tinkers, painted ladies, and weddings where nobodys wed was not a fashionable record, but like the bulk of richard thompson s work, it transcends times and trends. Richard thompson obe born 3 april 1949 is an english singer, songwriter, and guitarist thompson first gained prominence in the late 1960s as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the folk rock group fairport convention, which he had cofounded in 1967. Yes, i paid silly money to obtain my cd copy its out of blummin print now, as is the case. Here you can buy and download music mp3 richard thompson. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. The album is a must have for all who are interested in richard thompson s music maybe one of the gratest songwriters in the making. Henry the human fly was released in 1972, and introduced thompson as a singersongwriter. In linda thompson, richard found a superb collaborator and a worldclass vocalist. British folkrock icon who is a triple threat talent. Richard thompson electric deluxe edition 20 l audio l 2 cd english track l 320kbps l snehit87. Henry smithson, who records as riton pronounced with a french.
Henry the human fly by richard thompson on amazon music. After departing the group in 1971, thompson released his debut solo album henry the human fly in 1972. Richard thompson richard john thompson obe born 3 april 1949, notting hill, london is a british songwriter, guitarist and recording and performing musician. But the songwriting virtuosity is very evident on henry the human fly. It can also be a virtue representing human kindness, compassion, and affectionthe unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Henry the human fly, an album by richard thompson on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In 1974, richard thompson and the former linda peters released their first album together, and i want to see the bright lights tonight was nothing short of a masterpiece, the starkly beautiful refinement of the promise of thompson s solo debut, henry the human fly. Richard thompson henry the human fly mp3 album download. Henry the human fly 1972 richard thompson download.
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Richard thompson henry the human fly releases discogs. Richard thompson henry the human fly 1970 slessorpr. Stuck in the past richard thompson henry the human fly. I want to see the bright lights tonight was the first album by the duo of richard and linda thompson. As with most of thompson s recent live releases from a tour supporting a new album, the new album is featured heavily, with 9 of the old kit bag s 12 songs being featured. It was some quality folkrock with a distinctly english flavour, and showed much promise for his new career direction. Stream npr musics 100 favorite songs of 2016 so far. Henry the human fly 1972 roll over vaughan williams. Richard thompson albums from worst to best by timothy bracy and elizabeth bracy. After the marked lack of success achieved by his first album, henry the human fly, british singersongwriterguitarist richard thompson started a personal and professional relationship with linda peters, a session singer. At the time of its release, henry the human fly, with its fresh, yet eccentric take on folk and rock, along with tales of poor ditching boys, racehorses, tinkers, painted ladies, and weddings where nobodys wed was not a fashionable record, but like the bulk of richard thompson s work. Listen free to richard thompson henry the human fly roll over vaughn williams. Henry the human fly was the first solo album by british singersongwriterguitarist richard thompson.
Henry the human fly richard thompson releases allmusic. Later albums contains a lot of electric guitar virtuosity, you will only find snippets here and there on this album. And yet, how many americans remain unaware of the work of richard thompson, the richly gifted guitarist, songwriter and singer, and his. Spread, proposed by henry jenkins, sam ford, and joshua green. Richard thompson rock album covers island records music albums cover art over the years folk 1970s play. Watch the video for painted ladies from richard thompson s henry the human fly for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Listen free to richard thompson henry the human fly roll over vaughn williams, nobodys wedding and more.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from richard thompson at the discogs marketplace. I wont beat around the bush here this album is an utter gem. It was originally released in britain in april 1972 on the island label and in the us on the reprise label. Features song lyrics for thompson richard s henry the human fly album.
Henry the human fly so this definitely needs to be in the collection for all rt fans. Henry the human fly was the first solo album by british singersongwriter guitarist richard thompson. One of the greatest ive bought in recent times and ive bought a fair few. I want to see the bright lights tonight linda thompson. Thompson, richard starring henry the human fly amazon.
That being boosted from my person a long time ago, i have the more recent fledgling release which is equally stellar, and the packaging of the latter is much better than the hannibal. But it was his solo record henry the human fly and later his partnership with linda thompson. Typical of thompson, henry the human fly is replete with tough, uncompromising material. Richard thompson daring adventures full album free music.