Tapestry is the debut studio album by American folk singer Don McLean. The album was originally released in October 1970 by Mediarts Records but was re-issued in 1971 by United Artists after United Artists' purchase of Mediarts.don-mclean.com Accessed July 28, 2008 The album was also reissued in 1981 on Liberty Records, but without including the song "Three Flights Up".
The title track "Tapestry" was an inspiration for the formation of the Greenpeace environmental movement.Bob Sarlin - Turn it up!: (I can't hear the words) 1974 – Page 143:
Another noteworthy song on this first album is the title tune, "Tapestry," which is perhaps the best statement on preservation of the physical, livable world yet produced by the songpoets. It is succinct and neither pompous nor ... over a period of time. One can see a difference from cut to cut: a growth of expression and a careful refining of technique. The album's most impressive song is "Three Flights Up," and it is one of the most innovative songs of its period. McLean creates a building, ... "And I Love You So" is one of McLean's most recorded songs, with versions by artists ranging from Elvis Presley in the 1970s and to Glen Campbell nearly 30 years later. Perry Como had a huge international hit with the song in 1973.
The album was produced by Jerry Corbitt of the Youngbloods. The album was recorded at the Sierra Sound Laboratories, 1741 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, California, in 1969–70.
Track listing
Chart positions Chart (1970)PeakpositionUS Billboard 200111Chart (1972)PeakpositionAustralian (Kent Music Report)22United Kingdom (Official Charts Company)16
Personnel Don McLean – vocals, lead guitar, banjo Richard Turner – guitar, bass guitar Peter Childs – dobro, bass guitar Jerry Corbitt – bass guitar Gregory Dewey, Jeff Meyer – drums Scott Lawrence – piano Edward Bogas – piano, string arrangements Technical Bob DeSousa, Roy Ward – engineer Ed Freeman, Tom Flye – mixing Norber Jobst – cover design Julie Snow – photography
Release history Region Date Label Format Catalog United States 1970 Mediarts Records stereo LP 41-4
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