The Road To Ruin

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"The Road To Ruin" is a 1970 album released by then husband-and-wife duo John & Beverley Martyn. It was the second (and last) album released as a duo. Island persuaded John Martyn to resume his solo career as they believed that the public was more interested in John Martyn as a solo artist rather than as part of a duo. "Much more of a collaboration here than on their previous effort, John and Beverley Martyn continue on their way through the British folk-jazz of the '70. Flowing with a subtle improvisation that incorporated a greater ethnic feeling, The Road To Ruin makes for enjoyable listening indeed. Good singing and playing make this a great album to sit back and reflect upon". -Allmusic- The album's opening track, "Primrose Hill" (sung by Beverley Martyn, with Ray Warleigh on saxophone) was extensively sampled by Fatboy Slim for the track "North West Three" from his 2004 album Palookaville. Track listing: 01. Primrose Hill 02. Parcels 03. Auntie Aviator 04. New Day 05. Give Us A Ring 06. Sorry To Be So Long 07. Tree Green 08. Say What You Can 09. Road To Ruin Personnel: John Martyn - vocal, guitar, harmonica, keyboards Beverley Martyn - vocal, guitar Dudu Pukwana - saxophone on "Road to Ruin", "Sorry To Be So Long", "Say What You Can" Lyn Dobson - flute on "New Day"; saxophone on "Say What You Can" Dave Pegg - bass on "Say What You Can" & "Give Us A Ring" Rocky Dzidzornu - congas Paul Harris - keyboards Wells Kelly - drums on all track, except "Auntie Aviator"; bass on "Auntie Aviator" Mike Kowalski - drums on "Auntie Aviator" Alan Spenner - bass on "Primrose Hill", "Road to Ruin", "Sorry To Be So Long" Ray Warleigh - saxophone on "Primrose Hill" Danny Thompson - double bass on "New Day" Recorded at Sound Technique, Chelsea. .

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