There is something deliberately old fashioned in it. But it's still Nick Drake.

Sort of Donovan-ish.

ndfan75 wrote:

We're talking a different generation of anti-depressants, and yes, you could overdose back then. It took a few overdoses for them to realize it, though.

As for depression, from what I've read, he was actually in a good period in his life, with a girlfriend, and had started writing again. Which is why the people closest to him are so adamant that it wasn't intentional. Also, those A-D's helped him sleep, and he suffered a lot from insomnia.

Over 30 years ago, there was a LOT less known about anti-depressants.

ndfan75 wrote:

Yeah and too much water can kill you too.
I got 2 of Drake's CDs this week. SWEET!

Mary_Read wrote:That's the year they stopped packaging antidepressants in cereal boxes.

He might have had his problems, but those shoes are killer, man.

This music is timeless, as he will remain.

Mary_Read wrote:

I heard an radio program (BBC Radio4) which had lots of interviews with his Mother. She thought he didnt really mean to kill himself - maybe a cry for help. He was very depressed about his lack of recognition. Ironic now.

Mary_Read wrote:

not sure it's possible to OD on ad's, but then I'm no expert..I'm guessin downers/muscle relaxers/pain killers/etc..hell ketamine anyone?

Essbee wrote:

I dedicate this one to you Essbee!

Doesn't suck, but it doesn't do anything for me either.

a bit dylanish, a bit donovan. of the time. never heard hom before.

babygirl614 wrote:

Or

Three Hours
River Man

He died November 25 1974.

Most reports suggest that he accidentally overdosed on his prescription meds. Some folks suggest that it was suicide. The biography that I saw here in Canada on TVO said that he got up in the night to get some cornflakes and took more anti-depressants by mistake.

Brilliant musician, such beatiful music..

anyone: How/when did he die???

Essbee wrote:

But I liked him before I knew he was dead. Sometimes people are actually great on their own merits.

babygirl614 wrote:

Have I gone back in time? Same set just played today...where am I?...Auntie Em?

pjterp wrote:

Yes, perfect soundtrack choice for the almost perfect movie. Eccentric. Family.

Who needs meditation (medication??) when you can hear:

Even in the Quietest Moments
Blackbird
Fly

time for my nap now...but in a good way.

NO NICK DRAKE! Okay, he died, and that made him GREAT somehow. I get it. Now enough!

timandjuliet wrote:
Agree. I grabbed the mega-disc release and totally enjoy it. But on this song he sounds like he's straining past his range. Not my fave.

Didn't Nick Drake play less than two hours ago?

ohh nick drake! why is he one for the second time in like 3 hours? love the guy but c'mon

Um, did I stumble into another forum by mistake?

Aah, there you are, Nick. Thanks.

nuggler wrote:

Wow, this is an easy one, 'cause this time you're barely making sense, except to yourself. And regardless of how the fella's name is spelled (without my hurried typo or not), I don't understand how the discounting of one very narrowly-styled guitar player's music would prevent me from earning "the respect of those with truly exlectic tastes." I suppose that means that only Malmsteen lovers have eclectic tastes?

Dude, you simply need to explain yourself sometimes--strike that, all the time. And I don't mean your cryptic "look inside yourself" garbage that you tend to dish. You really need to explain. Maybe you think I'm stupid for not "catching your drift" right away, but unless I see a wave of other users explaining what you mean with any clarity, I'm gonna stick to my guns and say that you're not making much rational sense.

ploafmaster wrote:

Bullsh!t & you know it....
"Unto thine own self be true...", otherwise the 'trust' issue comes into effect when anyone with 'eyes to see' sees right through what you put forth....

Its 'Malmsteen' by the way & anyone who actually believes that his music 'sucks', whether you dig him or not will not earn the respect of those with truly eclectic tastes....

pdhski wrote:
Perhaps you meant "precycled"?
Bryter Layter - 1970
HMS Donovan - 1971
Even Wear Your Love Like Heaven was only 1967, and that doesn't come close to comparing to Bryter Layter.

dolfan wrote:
No kidding. Great statement, dolfan. The list goes on and on, with Mr. Drake near the top.

Outstanding tune.

When I "discovered" Nick Drake's music I was in awe. Now whenever I hear him I just want to cry. His talents were wasted.

Royal Tenenbaums good-ness.

messydiner wrote:

Not true...to say "Picasso sucks" can potentially mean simply that the speaker dislikes Picasso's work. I know about the skill of guitar playing, tonality, composition, music history etc. to a reasonable degree, but I still think that Yngwie Malamstien sucks. That's not ignorance, it's taste.

jstevep00 wrote:

I agree. This is my fourth negative comment in the row, so I will shut up after this, but the more I listen to Nick Drake, the less I like it. I have to give this one just a 5.