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Yangon, Myanmar (1948 – 1974)
Nick Drake (Nicholas Rodney Drake, Rangoon, Burma, June 19, 1948 - Tanworth-in-Arden, England, November 25, 1974) was an English singer and songwriter known for his gentle, autumnal songs and his virtuoso right-hand finger picking technique.
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, which fed his severe clinical depression. Since his death, however, Drake’s music has gained a significant cult following.
Biography
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 flute. 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.
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, which fed his severe clinical depression. Since his death, however, Drake’s music has gained a significant cult following.
Biography
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 flute. 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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purplerain6 wrote:
@toy-maker: it's not video game music
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toy-maker wrote:
reminds me of harvest moon to be honest
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wargrave wrote:
Nick Drake fans, listen to Duncan Browne. He's brilliant.
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strajnic wrote:
...Which Will You Hope For?
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carolmoraiss wrote:
my favorite one, for sure
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curiouschile wrote:
Truly awe inspiring; so very beautiful....moves right through me to my very soul. Please visit : http://www.brytermusic.com/ Nick Drake's Official Estate's Website Thank you, Peace & Blessings to you all....xoxo -c-c-
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J-K47 wrote:
its just his voice i swear it could relax mike tyson in a boxing ring its just tht calming
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JCalisto wrote:
I love how his music is just... so honest. No games, no disguise, just pure confessions :)
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lady_godivas wrote:
i'm fully in love with every one of Nick Drake's songs.. such a shame his brilliance was never recognised in his time and he never got to see what a success he became.. [3]
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deathtrot wrote:
i'm fully in love with every one of Nick Drake's songs.. such a shame his brilliance was never recognised in his time and he never got to see what a success he became.. [2]
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Cloudy-Now wrote:
sad.. :/
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x-creations wrote:
Amen, brother.
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Jojo-kun wrote:
Late autumn - the perfect time for Nick Drake.[2]
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Funeraliaa wrote:
wish i could fly ..
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justiceforsoup wrote:
i'm fully in love with every one of Nick Drake's songs.. such a shame his brilliance was never recognised in his time and he never got to see what a success he became..
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PomeLast wrote:
Late autumn - the perfect time for Nick Drake.
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DearSun wrote:
Learned how to play Day Is Done today, great stuff. Nick Drake is the best :)
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LongLiveTheD wrote:
This guy is the greatest. He has climbed on up to one of my most listened artists. A wonder I haven't heard of him earlier. [3]
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betavertion wrote:
This guy is the greatest. He has climbed on up to one of my most listened artists. A wonder I haven't heard of him earlier. +1 Same here.
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monicak_11 wrote:
Hauntingly beautiful. Sends chills up my spine.
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