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Release date: 13-05-2010 (originally released in 1969) 2010 issue UK 10-track digitally remastered LP pressed on 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl - "I've seen Crosby, Stills and Nash burnin' ass," Jimi Hendrix declared in 1969. "They're groovy, Western-sky music." Hendrix knew what he was talking about. The trio first combined its golden hippie harmonies on this debut, featuring the seven-minute "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes."-Sealed in originally artwork sleeve. Tracks: 01. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes 02. Marrakesh Express 03. Guinnevere 04. You Don't Have To Cry 05. Pre-Road Downs 06. Wooden Ships 07. Lady Of The Island 08. Helplessly Hoping 09. Long Time Gone 10. 49 Bye-Byes
In 1969, former key members of the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the
Hollies joined forces to become one of the finest bands of the '60s.
Despite their already-proven talents, few could have imagined the
delicate vocal blend that became the trademark of super group Crosby,
Stills & Nash. The band's debut effectively provided the soundtrack
to the summer of '69
It was big news in 1969 when former key members of the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the Hollies--three of the finestbands of the '60s--splintered off to form their own trio. Despite their already-proven talents, few could have imaginedthe gossamer vocal blend that would become the trademark of supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash. The band's debut effectively provided the soundtrack to the summer of '69. For hispart, Steve Stills keeps exploring the progressive folk-rock sound that he'd pioneered with Buffalo Springfield; signature tune "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" is an expansive, multi-section affair that makes full use of the group's vocal skills. Fresh from the Hollies, Graham Nash adds an accessible pop sensibility, epitomised by the effervescent ditty "Marrakesh Express". David Crosby, always the wild card in the Byrds, here adds rough edges and flashes of mystery with his cuttingprotest rocker "Long Time Gone" and the exquisite art-folk of "Guinnevere". With this kind of firepower under its belt,it's no wonder CSN quickly became one of the biggest groupsof their era.
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