John Stewart - Wingless Angels (1975) Vinyl LP • Kingston Trio, Summer Child

Catalog Number:

ACL-7030

Musical Styles:

1970s, Acoustic Blues, American Folk, Ballad, Contemporary Folk, Country Rock, Folk Rock, Soft Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good (VG)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing, surface impressions and some small surface abrasions (front/back); back has a few discoloration spots. Inner-sleeve is original (Pickwick logo); three seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with wear. Noticeable shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; split near bottom center and tear near back bottom left corner. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Notch in bottom-right.)

Tracks:

1. Hung On The Heart (Of A Man Back Home)
2. Rose Water
3. Wingless Angels/Survivors II
4. Some Kind Of Love
5. Survivors
6. Summer Child
7. Josie
8. Ride Stone Blind
9. Mazatlan/Adelita
10. Let The Big Horse Run

About The Record:

Wingless Angels, by former member of the Kingston Trio John Stewart, features string arrangements by Perry Botkin, Jr., showcases Stewart's signature storytelling through folk and country ballads, with standout tracks like Hung on the Heart (Of a Man Back Home), Summer Child, and Let the Big Horse Run. The album was critically well-received and cherished by Stewart's dedicated fan base, and reflected the broader trend of his solo work. The album holds historical significance as part of Stewart's prolific solo career, capturing his thematic focus on American myths and realities during the mid-1970s.