{"title":"Richie Havens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichie Havens (born January 21, 1941, Brooklyn, New York, USA – died April 22, 2013, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He notably gave the opening performance at the legendary Woodstock Festival in 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHavens' unique blend of genres made him a standout artist in the music industry. With his powerful vocals and skilled guitar playing, he captivated audiences around the world. His discography includes numerous albums that showcase his talent and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by artists such as *David Crosby*, *Tim Hardin*, and *Tom Rush*, Havens carved out his own distinct sound. He collaborated with renowned musicians like *Arlo Guthrie*, *Graham Nash*, and *Stephen Stills*. Other notable performers who shared a similar musical style include *Fred Neil*, *John Sebastian*, and *The Youngbloods*.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mixed-bag-iauroh","title":"Mixed Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1966 on Verve Folkways (a partnership between Verve Records and Moses Asch's Folkways Records), \u003ci\u003eMixed Bag\u003c\/i\u003e was Richie Havens' official debut album and tackles a variety of song styles, hence its title. Among its highlights are Havens' readings of Bob Dylan's \"Just Like a Woman\" and The Beatles' \"Eleanor Rigby.\" The album received a ****½ AllMusic rating, with reviewer Jim Newsom stating that, \"Richie Havens' finest recording, \u003ci\u003eMixed Bag\u003c\/i\u003e captures the essence of his music and presents it in an attractive package that has held up well. It's the sound of Havens' distinctive voice coupled with his unusual open-E guitar tuning, rather than the specific lyrical content of the songs, that pulls the listener in. 'Handsome Johnny,' one of Havens' best known songs as a result of the Woodstock film, is a classic anti-war ballad, stoked by the singer's unmistakable thumb-chorded strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elemental","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":51114604593483,"sku":"2239943","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/product_id._c6a464b4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1737111231"},{"product_id":"alarm-clock","title":"Alarm Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong-awaited vinyl reissue of \u003cem\u003eAlarm Clock,\u003c\/em\u003e first released in December of 1970 and one of Richie Havens' most iconic albums, unavailable on vinyl for decades! Deluxe 180g limited edition reissue, galaxy effect coloured vinyl, also includes 2 never before released bonus tracks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded amidst the Vietnam War's turmoil and the tragic Kent State shootings of 1970, \u003cem\u003eAlarm Clock \u003c\/em\u003ewas Havens' urgent wake- up call to a generation - a powerful warning against an overreaching government.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reissue includes two never- before- released tracks: 'Nobody Knows', recorded during the same sessions, and a deeply moving rendition of Graham Nash's 'Military Madness'.  A testament to Havens' artistic integrity and commitment to social justice, Alarm Clock remains a timeless masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elemental","offers":[{"title":"LP - Galaxy Effect","offer_id":53712831742283,"sku":"R0958-8783","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1f59d00d-d2a7-462d-142d-6ae42f2f1813.jpg?v=1761235768"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_929fd1ad_thumbnail_4096_40ca07c2-b7e7-4e38-a468-d64f4077d47e.jpg?v=1737111208","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/richie-havens.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}