Nick Drake
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Biography
Yangon, Myanmar (1968 – 1974)
Although he recorded only three albums, critics and fellow musicians hold his work in very high esteem. Drake failed to find a wide audience during his lifetime, and had a strong aversion to performing. Since his death, however, Drake’s music has gained a significant cult following.
Drake’s father worked as an engineer. Although he was born in Rangoon, Burma, Nick’s family moved back to England soon afterward, and Drake was brought up in Tanworth-in-Arden, a small village in the English county of Warwickshire. He went to public school at Marlborough College, where he learned to play the clarinet and piano. As a young adult, Drake enrolled in Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, to study English. His older sister, Gabrielle Drake, is an actress.
Drake was a fan of British and the emerging American folk music scene, including artists Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs. While a university student, Drake began performing in local clubs and coffee houses. He was discovered by Ashley Hutchings, the bass player of the folk rock group Fairport Convention. Hutchings introduced Drake to the other members of Fairport Convention, folk singer John Martyn and producer Joe Boyd.
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Pink Moon
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Bryter Layter
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Five Leaves Left
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Family Tree
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Tinybirds-
Drake died too young, but his work was giant.
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Nobodylikesyou
And now, we rise. And we are everywhere.
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songfactslastfm
"Nick's revolution was a quiet one." - On November 25, 1974, Nick Drake was found dead at his parents' home in Far Leys, Tanworth-in-Arden, following an overdose of amitriptyline, a prescribed antidepressant. He was 26-years-old. Nearly four decades after his death, we speak to the head of Drake's estate, Cally Callomon, who shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music: http://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/the_real_nick_drake/
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minoesj
Wonderful melodies, clever, metaphorical and poetic lyrics, gorgeous man. Such a waste of talent, would've wanted to hear a lot more from him!
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Otomo72
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jussi_m
The greatest singer-songwriter from Burma.
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GuilhermeJohn
<3 your songs
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mrmm2
Vashti Bunyan's first interview in several years, in which she recalls her personal memories of Nick Drake: http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/vashti-bunyan-nick-drake-124353
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lukematt2000
Best musician ever. It sucks his life ended so early. Oh well, at least we have the music to enjoy.
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Haddonfield69
Review at www.therealmusic.net http://www.therealmusic.net/pink-moon-1972
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Razielek
"Thoughts on the vinyl reissue of "Pink Moon"? " I have one. Looks and sounds just fantastic. And in about two weeks there will be similar reissue of Bryter Layter...
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Lord_DeviL_
.•*¨*•♫♪•<❤>_♪♫ॐ•_•ॐ♫♪+<❤>•♪♫•*¨*•.¸ жаль Ника Дрэйка, хорошо играл..
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ltoffee
Stay indoors, beneath the floors... talk with neighbours only. The games you play make people say... you're either weird or lonely
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MuzykoLubna
I like listening him because of his sensitivity in music....It just blows my mind
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arun456
what a comfort zone this music is.. always unwinds my soul :)
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AntiPopStar
anyone else off to this tonight...? http://www.roughtrade.com/events/2013/3/64
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zhelnerovich
Thoughts on the vinyl reissue of "Pink Moon"?
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CaulfieldNStop
nick drake > indie > 2013 > any tag
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Vlad__canard
River man...
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traytray89
None of you stand so tall.
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