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A 2-in-1 compilation of two albums released in the 1970s by folk singer Richie Havens, known for his legendary live performance at Woodstock in 1969, 'The End Of The Beginning (76)' and 'Mirage (77)', has been re-released! In addition to original songs, this hidden gem showcases his unique vocals on a range of tracks, from folk numbers by 10cc and James Taylor to rock and R&B classics by The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. Supported by talented musicians such as Booker T. & the MG's. 1. I'm Not In Love 2. We Can't Hide Anymore 3. Dreaming As One 4. You Can Close Your Eyes 5. I Was Educated By Myself 6. Daughter Of The Night 7. If Not For You 8. Do It Again 9. Wild Night 10. Long Train Running 11. Live It Up (One Time) 12. Shadows Of The Past 13. I Don't Complain 14. Touch The Sky 15. Billy John 16. We All Wanna Boogie 17. Avalon 18. Aviation Man 19. Nobody Left To Crown 20. The End 21. I'm Not In Love (Edited Single Version) Richie Havens was born in 1941 near Brooklyn, NY. His father was Native American and his mother was Caribbean. At the age of 20, he moved to Greenwich Village, where he painted and participated in poetry readings. As soon as he started singing in clubs, he became a sensation in the Village folk scene and signed with Albert Grossman, Bob Dylan's manager. He debuted in 1967 with the album "Mixed Bag" on Verve Folkways. This was followed by "Something Else Again" in 1968 and "Richard P. Havens, 1983" in 1969. Then, in August 1969, he performed as the opening act on the first day of Woodstock. This became a turning point, and his fame skyrocketed. He formed Stormy Forest and consistently released albums until around 1980, including "Stonehenge" in 1970 and "Alarm Clock" in 1971. After that, although the number of releases decreased, he toured the world mainly performing live and participated in various collaborations. In 2008, he released "Nobody Left to Crown," but announced his retirement due to health reasons. He passed away in 2013.
