Nic Jones is one of the most respected and influential folk musicians in the UK, despite the fact that a car accident ended his performing career 28 years ago. An early member of The Halliard, Nic then built up a solo career throughout the 70's, culminating in the now-iconic Penguin Eggs in 1980. His distinctive percussive fingerpicking has been a big influence on many musicians and Radio 2 Mike Harding Show listeners voted Penguin Eggs the second best folk album of all time in 2001.
Due to high demand, a couple of compilations have since been lovingly produced, providing fans with live tracks and unreleased recordings, including 'Game Set Match' and 'In Search Of'. In a VERY VERY EXCITING twist, this summer Nic began to perform live again!!! I hope to be lucky enough to see him one day.
The classic: 'Canadee-i-o'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olplcsNuqyg
'Clyde Water' (Drowned Lovers)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B7udr-BGBE
A little fun with 'Wanton Seed'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcNkJuhrfc&feature=related
For more information and info on how to find these releases go to Nic's website...... http://www.nicjones.net/index.htm
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