Post Card
Mary Hopkin · 1969
60 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock · traditional folk music
A blend of traditional folk and pop, characterized by lush melodies and emotive vocals that evoke nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Post Card' is significant for its commercial success, particularly with 'Those Were the Days', which reached number one in multiple countries. The album helped establish Apple Records as a serious player in the industry and introduced a new wave of folk-infused pop music that influenced subsequent artists.
- Best for
- nostalgic reflective moments gentle, soothing soundscapes varied pacing throughout album
- Context
- Released on February 21, 1969, 'Post Card' was Mary Hopkin's debut album following her rise to fame with the hit 'Those Were the Days'. At this point in her career, she was a fresh face on the music scene, having been discovered by Paul McCartney and signed to Apple Records. This album set the tone for her career as a prominent folk-pop artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mothers of Invention· Jefferson Airplane· Piknik
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Those Were the Days Standout 5:11
- 2 Lord of the Reedy River Standout 2:39
- 3 Happiness Runs (Pebble and the Man) 2:05
- 4 Love Is the Sweetest Thing 3:46
- 5 Y Blodyn Gwyn 3:11
- 6 The Honeymoon Song 2:10
- 7 The Puppy Song Standout 2:43
- 8 Inch Worm 2:36
- 9 Voyage of the Moon 5:54
- 10 Lullaby of the Leaves 2:34
- 11 Young Love 2:13
- 12 Someone to Watch Over Me 2:05
- 13 Prince en Avignon 3:23
- 14 The Game 2:44
- 15 There’s No Business Like Show Business 4:07
- 16 Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) 2:54
- 17 Those Were the Days (Quelli erano giorni) 5:12
- 18 Those Were the Days (En aquellos dias) 5:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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