One World (John Martyn album)

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One World
Studio album by John Martyn
Released November 1977
Genre Folk/Blues
Label Island Records
Producer Chris Blackwell
Professional reviews
John Martyn chronology
Live at Leeds
(1976)		 One World
(1977)		 Grace and Danger
(1980)

This album is one of John Martyn's more experimental works. Trippy surreal atmospheres, reggaeesque rhythms and jazzy vibes. Well known and appreciated for the interesting collaborations, including Lee Perry on "Big Muff", and Steve Winwood's keyboards especially in "Small Hours" and "Dealer". "Small Hours" was later reworked by Martyn into the track "Anna" as the haunting backdrop for Esben Storm's 1978 Australian film production of In search of Anna. This version of "Anna" also appears on Martyn's live album Live At The Bottom Line, New York, 1983.

[edit] Track listing

All tracks composed by John Martyn; except where indicated

  1. "Dealer" – 4:58
  2. "One World" – 4:10
  3. "Smiling Stranger" – 3:29
  4. "Big Muff" (Martyn, Lee Perry) – 6:30
  5. "Couldn't Love You More" – 3:07
  6. "Certain Surprise" – 3:52
  7. "Dancing" – 3:43
  8. "Small Hours" – 8:45

[edit] Personnel

John Martyn - vocals, guitar, harmonica

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