Early Morning Rain

by Ian & Sylvia

Overview

Side one of the original LP version of their fourth album continues in the eclectic folky style of their earlier albums, containing only one original (Tyson's "Marlborough Street Blues"). The other cuts include the fine Gordon Lightfoot title track, a Johnny Cash cover ("Come in Stranger") that heralded their increasing interest in country & western music, one of their finest interpretations of a bona fide traditional warhorse ("Nancy Whiskey"), and "Darcy Farrow," a fine obscure composition that could pass for a traditional standard (written for the duo by an unknown Californian singer/songwriter pair). Side two, however, with the exception of one traditional tune and another Lightfoot cover, is composed entirely of originals. The most notable of these is Tyson's "Song for Canada" (written with Pete Gzowski). A bittersweet plea for greater communication between French- and English-speaking Canadians, it could just as well be heard as a comment on any sort of deteriorating relationship. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	11/26/1991
Label:	Vanguard
UPC:	0015707917520
Rank:	83803

Tracks

1. Come in Stranger
2. Early Morning Rain
3. Nancy Whiskey
4. Awake Ye Drowsy Sleepers
5. Marlborough Street Blues
6. Darcy Farrow
7. Travelling Drummer
8. Maude's Blues
9. Red Velvet
10. I'll Bis\D My Heart Be Still
11. For Lovin' Me
12. Song for Canada

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ian & Sylvia   Primary Artist
Ian Tyson   Vocals,Autoharp,Guitar (12 String),Bass,Guitar
Russ Savakus   Bass
Monte Dunn   Guitar
Sylvia Tyson   Guitar (12 String),Autoharp,Vocals,Guitar

Technical Credits

Sylvia Fricker   Composer
Ian Tyson   Composer,Performer
Lee Hays   Liner Notes
Johnny Cash   Composer
Tom Campbell   Composer
Jules Halfant   Design
Traditional   Composer
Sidney Wyche   Composer
Steve Gillette   Composer
Sylvia Tyson   Performer,Composer,Arranger
Gordon Lightfoot   Composer
Aaron Schroeder   Composer
Pete Gzowski   Composer