Nick Drake

Nick Drake was an English singer-songwriter and guitarist whose three studio albums, released between 1969 and 1972, gained wider recognition after his death in 1974.

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Five Leaves Left: Nick Drake’s 1969 debut album, featuring songs such as “River Man” and “Time Has Told Me.” Its chamber arrangements introduce the restrained sound that Drake developed across his albums.
University of Cambridge: A public research university in Cambridge, England, founded in 1209. Drake studied English literature there before leaving to pursue music.
Joe Boyd: Joe Boyd is an American music producer who founded the Witchseason production company in London. Boyd produced Drake’s first two albums and helped bring him to Island Records.
Way to Blue: An Introduction to Nick Drake: A 1994 compilation album that introduced Nick Drake’s work to a wider audience. Its release helped renew attention to Drake and gather listeners beyond his original audience.
River Man: “River Man” is a song from Nick Drake’s 1969 album Five Leaves Left. Its unusual meter and Robert Kirby’s orchestration reveal Drake’s harmonic and compositional ambition.
Bryter Layter: Nick Drake’s 1971 second album, with fuller arrangements than his debut. Its expanded instrumentation shows a more orchestral side of Drake’s songwriting.
Molly Drake: Molly Drake was an English songwriter and pianist, and Nick Drake’s mother. Her songs and piano playing formed part of the musical environment of Drake’s childhood.
John Wood: John Wood is a British recording engineer and producer known for work with folk and rock musicians. His close, restrained recordings captured the intimacy of Drake’s voice and guitar.
Volkswagen advertising: Volkswagen advertising includes campaigns promoting the company’s vehicles through television, print, and other media. A 1999 Volkswagen commercial featuring “Pink Moon” brought Drake’s music to a new generation.
Northern Sky: “Northern Sky” is a song from Nick Drake’s 1971 album Bryter Layter. Its warm arrangement, including John Cale’s keyboard parts, contrasts with Drake’s more austere recordings.