Post Card cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflective moments
  • gentle, soothing soundscapes
  • varied pacing throughout album
  • short, engaging listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career 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
Nick Drake· Fairport Convention· Sandy Denny

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Those Were the Days 5:11
  • 2 Lord of the Reedy River 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 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

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