Kathy Smith - Some Songs I've Saved (Reissue) (1970/2007)

Originally released in 1970, this is one of the best-kept secrets in the history of singer-songwriting, and it is now available on CD for the first time. This wonderful record is sure to appeal to fans of artists like Carole King, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and James Taylor. A glorious blend of melodic songs, deeply personal lyrics and imaginative arrangements (incorporating sitar, tabla and flute alongside guitars and piano), it's beautifully sung and features support from Pamela Polland (The Gentle Soul) and Jim Fielder (Blood, Sweat & Tears), as well as session favorites Jeremy Steig, Artie Traum and Eric Weissberg. Produced by long-time Richie Havens collaborator Mark Roth and engineered by Val Valentin (Frank Zappa, The Velvet Underground, Lee Hazlewood).