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From: rkp@drutx.UUCP (Russ Pierce)
Newsgroups: net.music
Subject: Re: Roy Harper
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Date: Wed, 28-Nov-84 14:33:53 EST
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>I only know of Roy Harper because he did the vocals for Pink Floyd's
>"Have a Cigar".  On the recent MTV showing of a David Gilmour concert
>which was recorded in London, Harper came on to sing "Short and Sweet"
>(which he wrote) with Gilmour.  The audience seemed to be more
>interested in Harper than in Gilmour.  What else has Harper done?
>(Actually, I do have one Roy Harper album, "The Unknown Soldier", but
>I'm wondering if he's ever been involved with any groups.)

I don't know if Roy Harper was ever a member of a group, but I
don't think it really matters.  If I had to describe him, I would
have to call him a cross between Bob Dylan and Ian Anderson (two
of my favorites).  Most of the albums I have are old imports of
his work.  He has two American releases (I think just two) on the
Chrysalis label.  Most of the stuff he does is acoustic guitar,
strange lyrics, odd voice, but good songs.  I think you really out
to hear him to appreciate him.  The one good (GREAT) Chrysalis
release is "When an Old Crickateer (sp) Leaves the Crease".  This
has some great songs (Grown-Ups are Just Silly Children), and has
some great musicians playing on the album (Dave Gilmour, John Paul
Jones, John Bonham, Chris Spedding, more that I can't think of....).  

Also, if you look at Led Zeppelin's third album (the one with the
rotating cover), there is a song "Hat's Off to Harper".  I guess
this song was written for Roy boy.  Anyway, he must be a cult hero
in England.  Any comments from across the sea?

Anyway, bottom line is that it is well worth the money to buy a
couple of his albums just to get a feel of the guy and his music.

Enjoy!!!

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