Sir John a Lot

John Renbourn | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Shanachie
• ASIN: B000000E9E
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,230 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Earle of Salisbury

2. The Trees They Do Grow High

3. Lady Goes to Church

4. Morgana

5. Transfusion

6. Forty-Eight

7. My Dear Boy

8. White Fishes

9. Sweet Potato

10. Seven Up

Customer Reviews

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant musicianship, but uneven, July 15, 2000

By 

Eddie Finn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sir John a Lot (Audio CD)

I've truly enjoyed this CD, which captures Renbourn in full Renaissance mode for the first 4 tracks and then somewhat abruptly moves into distinctly modern acoustic Jazz territory. If it weren't for the rather challenging gear-changing (without a clutch, I might add), this one would merit 5 stars - Renbourn's tone and technique sets the standard for guitar in this genre.

Interestingly, I bet this recording worked better on vinyl, with each side having it's own personality. On CD, there's just no adequate segue. Still, however, it's well worth your time to seek this one out.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorites!, February 5, 1999

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This review is from: Sir John a Lot (Audio CD)

I was thrilled to find this on CD. My original vinyl LP got worn out many years ago after constant playing on Friday and Saturday nights in my candle-lit living room. John Renbourn was truly one of the finest guitarists ever. I will always remember seeing Pentangle in concert at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago. This album is outstanding!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Great Ones, May 21, 2002

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J. Kingan (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sir John a Lot (Audio CD)

Like many others I had this in vinal, which I wore a hole in. I bought the cd and it is still a great effort on the part of John Renbourn. I don't agree with the reviewer who wrote that it sounds dated, but it isn't for everyone. But if you, like me, really love a completely acoustic sound you will love this classic.

This was an LP and side one was a more rennaisance style while side two was more experimental. It has a cool jazz feel with a touch of country.