Various - Be Yourself: A Tribute To Graham Nash’s Songs For Beginners

Legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash's emotionally-charged solo debut Songs For Beginners was first released in 1971 and came on the heels of a temporary split with his CSN band mates, David Crosby and Stephen Stills, and a permanent break with his then-love, Joni Mitchell. The album was a hit and introduced the now-classic songs “Military Madness”, “Simple Man”, “Used To Be A King”, and the Top 40 single “Chicago”. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash first rose to stardom with British Invasion hit-makers The Hollies. He went on to co-found the rock super groups Crosby, Stills & Nash and CSN&Y and remains active with both configurations. Throughout it all, Nash has pursued an acclaimed solo career. “Songs for Beginners” has stood the test of time and its contents have been covered by a long list of music makers across the globe.
 
Now, flash forward to 2010, Nile Nash & Britt Govea of (((folkYEAH!))) have assembled an all-star line-up of celebrated contemporary artists such as Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Robin Pecknold (of Fleet Foxes), Brendan Benson, Vetiver, Alela Diane, Sleepy Sun, Mariee Sioux & Greg Weeks (from Espers), Port O Brien with The Papercuts, The Moore Brothers and Graham's own daughter, Nile Nash. All of these artists have come together to honour and celebrate Graham's first solo LP, “Songs For Beginners”. The artists put a unique spin on each song, making it his or her own whilst also honouring the timeless nature of the original recordings. Each track is sure to delight and introduce these already epic and timeless songs to a new generation of music lovers.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Port O Brien/ Papercuts – Military Madness
2. Brendan Benson – Better Days
3. Nile Nash – Wounded Bird
4. Vetiver – I Used To Be A King
5. Robin Pecknold – Be Yourself
6. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – Simple man (Hombre Sencillo)
7. Moore Brothers – Man In the Mirror
8. Alela Diane – There’s Only One
9. Mariee Sioux (w/Greg Weeks) Sleep Song
10. Sleepy Sun – Chicago
11. Nile Nash – We Can Chance The World (Reprise)

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