David Blue was a sadly underappreciated singer-songwriter, often criticised and characterised as being a Dylan imitator. While there was definitely a Dylan influence early on (he was friends with Dylan in NY in the 60s), he had a voice and phrasing that was uniquely his own, and a lyrical style that drew great praise from Leonard Cohen, among others.
Eric Anderson and David Blue, 1967
He released a total of 7 albums in his lifetime, and had 3 songs featured on a 60s compilation called "The Singer-Songwriter Project." His albums included:
1966 - David Blue
1968 - These 23 Days in September
1970 - Me, S. David Cohen
1972 - Stories
1973 - Nice Baby and the Angel
1975 - Com'n Back for More
1976 - Cupids Arrow
Now available on Wounded Bird records (www.woundedbird.com), are ALL THE ABOVE RELEASES, except "David Blue" -- the first lp, which is available on Collector's Choice.
David Blue died in 1982, when he suffered a sudden and massive heart attack while jogging around Washington Square Park. He was 41 years old.
For more biographical info, check out
http://folk.uio.no/alfs/blue.html
There is a chapter on David Blue in Mark Brend's book, "American Troubadours: Groundbreaking Singer-Songwriters of the 60s"
There is also a yahoo group dedicated to David Blue, at
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/DavidBlue1/
Enjoy the music, and do what you can to revive interest in this unique, forgotten talent.
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