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Richard P Havens 1983
2008 reissue of the ambitious double LP, Richard P. Havens 1983 by renowned NY folk-rock singer Richie Havens. With superb quality audio, two bonus tracks, deluxe booklet and detailed liner notes. This was the third of Haven's albums for MGM's Verve Forecast label, released during 1969 in the wake of his crowd-stirring performance at Woodstock. Combining 12 studio tracks with five live recordings taken from a July 1968 concert, this album sees Havens in his prime and helped pushed him to overnight success. The live cuts `Run, Shaker Life' and `Do You Feel Good?' presents a more exuberant and very lively context. Havens is at his best on self-penned tracks like the epic `For Haven's Sake'.
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
Price: $9.98
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| User Reviews |  | Why is this not available
rating: 5
To update a previous review: yes, this is all on 'High flyin' bird: the Verve years', but for $150 as I write. This is an unspeakably lovely album and very little of it is available on other collections - notably 'Parable of Ramon', 'what more can I say, John', 'Stop pulling and pushing me' and 'putting out the vibration...' are absolutely essential and unavailable except on the aforementioned one copy of 'High flyin' bird' at $150. I remember Richie Havens created a big splash at Woodstock, and has always been well thought of and had a loyal following - 'Mixed Bag' seemed to be the album most people knew, but 1983 was my favourite; I'm happy to see some reviewers agree with me. This is a real classic, and it is disgraceful that it is not available.Woodstock - 3 Days of Peace & Music (The Director's Cut)
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A great, lost treasure
rating: 5
It's a shame this is hasn't been redistributed on a larger scale. I have it on vinyl, but would love to get my hands on the CD. Richie uses his unconventional guitar strumming style and his unique, soulful voice to perform songs of social consciousness. Well performed, well produced studio recordings and live performances that have cut through to the core of my being and have connected with me on a very profound level.
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This is an incredible album, but save your money!
rating: 5
This is an incredible album! The fact that it is not more widely recognized is a mystery and a shame. However, one can save a lot of money by, instead of ordering "Richard P. Havens, 1983", ordering the Richie Havens CD "High Flying Bird: The Verve/Forecast Years." It contains the same songs and then some.
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Like A Visit From An Old Friend
rating: 5
I never thought I'd see Richard P. Havens 1983 reissued, but man am I glad it's back. Orginally this came out around 1969 as a double record set and did I ever wear out the grooves. There are some outstanding orginal compositions here like "Stop Pulling and Pushing Me", "The Parable Of Ramon", "Indian Rope Man", "No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed", "Just Above My Hobby Horse's Head" and "Run Shaker Life" (performed live at Woodstock along with "Freedom"). All are marked by Richie's inimitable frenetic rhythm guitar and distintive vocal stylings.
There are also great covers of Lennon & McCartney songs. "She's Leaving Home", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Lady Madonna" and "With A Little Help From My Friends" These are reinvented with Richie's typical warmth and raw passion. And he delivers a beautiful version of Leonard Cohen's "Preists", a song that suits his voice so well. Now what would a Richie Haven's album be without a Bob Dylan song? Well fret not, "I Pity The Poor Immigrant" will not disappoint. And Donovan's "Wear Your Love Like Haven" never sounded as heartfelt and sincere as it does in Richie's more than capable hands.
Having Richard P. Havens, 1983 back and spinning on my CD player is like a visit from an old friend. You know, someone you never grow tired of, someone who always has something new and interesting to say, and someone you miss dearly when gone, just as I've missed this album for so long. On a personal note, I was fortunate enough to see Richie Havens in the Spring 0f 1973 at My Father's Place, a small club in Roslyn, NY. I can still see him seated on a tall bar stool, wearing a dashiki, strumming away on his guitar and singing as only he can...What an evening that was and oh what a wonderful artist he is! Thanks old friend for so many years of wonderful music and great memories. It's like you were never away.
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One Of The Best!!
rating: 5
This is an amazing release...far ahead of its time...now when will it be available on cd???!!!
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