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I play guitar badly but can play bits of Suzanne...some of the chords are to difficult, espescially the barre ones so I give them a miss! (Now you know how badly I play! LOL) Viv

....I've not read it yet!...I bought it my other half and he really enjoyed it...its on my 'to do list'!!!! I always seem to have a dozen half read books on the go!! Sarah

I only have one Cohen track and thats Suzanne and i only picked that up because my wifes called Suzanne and i thought i could maybe play it on the guitar

I've not heard of Rufus but will check him out. As you say, you very very lucky to Jeff B, considering what happened to him. I'm afraid i only really got into after his death after hearing grace on radio for the first time. I was completely blown away by his voice. I answer to your question regarding nick drake, i did see the programme about him and was at that time having my own battle with depression and not sleeping. I was up in the middle of the morning which was usual then and come across the programme and remember thinking how cool he sounded.I've been hooked ever since, but i only ever play him when i'm alone for some reason. Have you read the autobiography released last year by Patrick Humphries, its a realy good read and gives a really good insight into his life at that time.

Hi Sarah, I like Rufus - and his Dad Loudon. Viv, Leonard Cohen just love him, especially his early stuff. Gwynne

....hard to choose favourite!!!....Lilac Wine is brilliant. I was lucky to see Jeff Buckley at Glastonbury in 1995. I'm also a big fan of Rufus Wainwright and not forgetting the ladies...P J Harvey. Sarah

Wow,sarah you haven't been goin thru my cd collection have you. I have Jeff Buckley stuff too and his fathers anthology dics. Mojo Pin is my favourite Buckley track. Whats yours?

If you want depressive just try Leonard Cohen.... but got to say I like him a lot as well! Viv

..........PS. I'm also a big fan of Jeff Buckley Sarah x

Hi Darren and all I'm also a big Nick Drake fan, in fact reading this thread has just made me go and put five leaves left on!! did anyone ever watch the bbc documentary on Nick Drake.....brilliant!!! Alot of people think Nick's voice reflects his own battle with depression but I see it as often uplifting and positive..wonderful!!! Sarah

I see we have found more people with musical taste and here i was thinking that it was just me and viv. I would have to say that River Man is my favourite Nick Drake song. Be aware about nick tho, he has a very melancholy, some say depressing sound which was linked to his depression. My wife in particular hates him. But try him out and listen carefully, he had a very unique style of guitar play coupled with a distinctive haunting voice.

Thanks Gwynne....on my shopping list now. Viv

James Taylor brings back many happy memories from my teens, my first real boyfriend was a fan so naturally I became one,also Carole King,and Joni Mitchells album Blue,ohhh Im back in the seventies:)))))

Hi Darren, I'm a BIG fan of Nick Drake - my favourite song is 'Day is done' & album 'Five leaves left'.

Hi Viv, I always think it's best to begin at the beginning - his first album was Five Leaves Left. But if you want an overview of his work try Nick Drake - A Treasury. RIP Nick, Gwynne

Hi Gwynne, Looks like I'll have to educate myself on Nick Drake....any suggestions for a starter album? Viv

I love James Taylor. I like Fire and Rain best but I love all his stuff. I have some Nick Drake as well. Gwynne

And you Darren.

Got to go wifes calling CSI Miami is on in a minute, Happy listening Viv.

I certainly agree with that Darren....love 'live' music. Viv