Sweet Child
Pentangle · 1968
79 min · 22 tracks · folk rock · jazz · contemporary folk music
A lush blend of folk, jazz, and rock, intertwining intricate melodies with soulful harmonies.
Sweet Child is an album by Pentangle, released in 1968. A lush blend of folk, jazz, and rock, intertwining intricate melodies with soulful harmonies. 'Sweet Child' is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the folk-rock movement of the late 1960s. The album showcased the band's virtuosic instrumentation and vocal harmonies, helping to elevate their status within the burgeoning progressive folk scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sweet Child sound like?
A lush blend of folk, jazz, and rock, intertwining intricate melodies with soulful harmonies. Rooted in folk rock and jazz.
What makes Sweet Child by Pentangle notable?
'Sweet Child' is notable for its critical acclaim and influence on the folk-rock movement of the late 1960s. The album showcased the band's virtuosic instrumentation and vocal harmonies, helping to elevate their status within the burgeoning progressive folk scene. Released on November 1, 1968, 'Sweet Child' was Pentangle's third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1969 and 'Reflection' in 1970. By this time, the band had solidified their unique sound, merging traditional British folk with jazz elements, which attracted a diverse audience eager for innovative music.
How many songs are on Sweet Child?
Sweet Child has 22 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Market Song Standout 3:39
- 2 No More My Lord 3:55
- 3 Turn Your Money Green 2:16
- 4 Haitian Fight Song Standout 3:31
- 5 A Woman Like You 4:00
- 6 Goodbye Pork-Pie Hat Standout 3:43
- 7 Three Dances: Brentzel Gay / La Rotta / The Earl of Salisbury 4:32
- 8 Watch the Stars 3:03
- 9 So Early in the Spring 3:06
- 10 No Exit 2:16
- 11 The Time Has Come 3:04
- 12 Bruton Town 5:31
- 13 Sweet Child 5:13
- 14 I Loved a Lass 2:40
- 15 Three Part Thing 2:26
- 16 Sovay 2:49
- 17 In Time 5:07
- 18 In Your Mind 2:14
- 19 I've Got a Feeling 4:26
- 20 The Trees They Do Grow High 3:48
- 21 Moon Dog 2:42
- 22 Hole in the Coal 5:19
Release Date
November 1, 1968
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
79 min 29 sec
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