The Slipped Disc daily comfort zone (127): Cello’s loveliest pop intro
mainNick Drake’s Cello Song, dated 1969, when pop turned to classical for added class.
Nick Drake died in November 1974 from an overdoes of anti-depressant pills. He was 26.
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Beautiful song, beautiful photo, and a beautiful young man who died much too soon.
Marvellous album. One of my all time favorites. Every song is a gem.
A very talented singer/songwriter who left us way too soon.
Very sad.