Released in 1971 on Larry Pages short lived Nepentha Label (only 5 album releases) this LP by UK Folk band `Dulcimer` titled `And I Turned As I Had Turned As A Boy` (6437003) has for many years found itself on collectors lists due to the labels links with Vertigo/Phillips. Just like the other releases on Nepantha by Earth & Fire, Zior etc there was very little promotion involved and so now it is very rare. It came in a gatefold sleeve, a TOP copy sold as far back as 2010 for £460 with even average copies selling for £100+ this sure is worth looking out for. Features narration by Britiash Actor Richard Todd
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Side 1
1. Sonnett To The Fall 0:00
2. Pilgrim From The City 3:53
3. Morman`s Casket 7:05
4. Ghost Of The Wandering Minstrel Boy 11:36
5. Gloucester City 14:50
6. Starlight 17:46
Side 2
1. Caravan 20:46
2. Lisa`s Song 29:10
3. Time Is My Life 32:14
4. Fruit Of The Musical Tree 35:14
5. While It Lasted 37:54
6. Suzanne 42:18
DULCIMER were a longstanding collective consisting of three musicians, all multi-instrumentalists: Dave Eaves, Pete Hodges and Jem North. The band's origins are sketchy, but they recorded their debut 'And I Turned As I Had Turned As a Boy' as a trio under the direction of Troggs manager Larry Page in 1970. The album made little impression at the time but is widely sought-after by serious UK folk music collectors today. Their music has been described as folk-rock and is mostly acoustic, but the band's penchant for odd themes, creative arrangements and occasional progressive forays will appeal to fans of understated, acoustic-driven music with classic folk instrumentation such as mandolins, acoustic guitars, flutes and of course dulcimers.
