John Renbourn – Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out, by Pat Thomas

johnrenbournJohn Renbourn never enjoyed the 20-something beard-driven renaissance of his pal Bert Jansch in Ballard, Brooklyn, Silver Lake or Oakland – but this new 20 song collection of all unreleased early 60’s recordings should help – Beverly Martyn (John’s wife) sings on a few cuts, while Davy Graham and Mac MacLeod sit in on a few songs too. Many brilliant original compositions, and Jackson C. Frank and Donovan covers as well.

Pat Thomas is the author of Listen, Whitey! The Sights and Sounds of Black Power 1965-1975.