A single from two Strawbs is enjoying its 2nd week on the UK Singles Chart this week in February 1974...

#70sMusic #1970s #UKCharts #ClassicRock #Vinyl #RetroMusic #BritishRock #MusicHistory #1974 #Strawbs #HudsonFord #BurnBabyBurn #UKSinglesChart

https://thearchiveofmylife.com/no-30-on-the-top-50-official-u-k-singles-chart-on-my-2nd-birthday/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I think it's a shame that more people don't know the music of David Cousins (RIP) and The Strawbs.

I would say he's basically the Bob Dylan of England, except without the massive fame that waters down authenticity.

If you like:
- Acoustic and Prog Rock sounding folk rock
- lyrics about (then) current events
- spirituality with an alternative/liberation twist
- a weird singing voice

You will like The Strawbs.

#strawbs #progrock #folkrock #folkmusic #england #acoustic #music

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #DreamTime

Strawbs:
🎵 Witchwood

#Strawbs

https://mastersoffolk.bandcamp.com/track/witchwood

https://open.spotify.com/track/3yDx69c4TsSFmez3ABiT9r

Everything I say is on the record...as long as it's one of these.

#KingCrimson #VanDerGraafGenerator #Strawbs #RIPDaveCousins

Well farkin hell, Here’s #GrumpyOldRick dragging us in there and making us cry again…
In Memory Of Dave Cousins : A Glimpse Of Heaven - #DaveCousins
and #RickWakeman (2024)
#Strawbs

https://youtu.be/gbzeF89c3nA?si=A119HivXTctAwcYr

While I know he'd been unwell for a few years now, it still stings greatly.

The great Dave Cousins, founder of The #Strawbs, has left this earth for whatever shall come next after 85 years upon it.

His song "Benedictus" from the amazing album "Grave New World" takes pride of place atop my "Extra Chill" playlist; the songs I listen to for regrounding, calming, and keeping myself afloat.

The Strawbs' album "Ghosts" is also one of the most perfect albums start-to-finish I've ever heard as well. "Grave New World", "From The Witchwood", "Bursting At The Seams", and "Hero & Heroine" are also must-listens.

Thank you, Dave, for over 60 years of amazing music.

#RIP #DaveCousins

I was heartbroken to learn today (July 13, 2025) of the passing of David Cousins from Strawbs, one of my all-time musical heroes.

Although he had been ill for some time, the news still comes as a shock. I vividly remember the first time I heard “The Life Auction” from the Ghosts album—it was stunning and truly blew me away.

Dave continued to create remarkable music, with his band’s latest album, The Magic .......

More: https://elegantsimplicity.com/2025/07/13/in-memory-of-david-cousins-the-voice-behind-strawbs/

#music #strawbs

Strawbs Kurucusu Dave Cousins Hayata Veda Etti

#Strawbs #progrock #prog #Davecousins

https://los-endos.com/strawbs-kurucusu-dave-cousins-hayata-veda-etti/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the British-born mega-talented multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter John Ford.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JI5r_8AbKs

#johnford #strawbs #themonks #hudsonford #multiinstrumentalist #singersongwriter #johnnyjblair #birthday #progrock #folkrock #artrock #newwave #ianlloyd #rickwakeman #ritchieblackmore