Demo Tape Notes

Welcome to Raker john's 70s Demo Tape page! This page is provided as a source of historical reference as to the original form of many of Raker john's "middle period" songs. They were recorded in his home studio in Wilmington, Massachusetts and, later, Bedford New Hampshire. Some of the song fragments were later recorded in Delray Beach, Florida - again, in his home studio.

So here you have the earliest recording of some of my songs as they were being finalized and different instrumentation was being experimented with. All instruments and vocals are done by yours truly so I hope you forgive some of the shortcomings. It takes me back to a much earlier time and place everytime I listen to these and maybe that will come through to you as well - enjoy!!! Raker john

Introduction

These are the demo recordings of Raker john's original material written in the 1970s and its content and style is probably best left undiscussed (see the CD Liner Notes Page for this). Still, as historical reference (if nothing else) they provided the source for the, the more "polished" renditions recorded some 30+ years later. Alot has changed in that time, including perspective, so these versions for those few "hard-core" followers (I can only think of 4 of you). This represents the music I wrote between 1971 and 1983 which I choose to refer to as my "middle period".

The Demo Tracks Themselves

Bit Banger's Blues - Cambridge, MA 1971

• Raker john - guitar (1966 Yamaha FG-180), autoharp, harmonica and vocal

Time To See - Cambridge, MA 1972

• Raker john - guitar (1966 Yamaha FG-180), autoharp, harmonica and vocal

All Of The Songs (Were For You) - Wilmington, MA 1973

• Raker john - guitar (1966 Yamaha FG-180), autoharp and vocal

Lovers' Lullaby - Cambridge, MA 1971

• Raker john - guitar (1966 Yamaha FG-180)

Mithril Suite - Wilmington, MA 1975

• Raker john - guitars (1976 Martin D-35 and no-name electric guitar), chimes

Song For Linda - Wilmington, MA 1976

• Raker john - guitar (1976 Martin D-35), harmonica and vocal

Moment Of Bliss - Bedford, NH 1978 with lyrics by Michael Callahan

• Raker john - guitar (1976 Martin D-35), harmonica and vocal

After His Seabag's Gone - Bedford, NH 1978 with lyrics by Michael Callahan

• Raker john - guitar (1976 Martin D-35), harmonica and vocal

United/Florida - Delray Beach, FL 1981 - with Freddie Tane

• Raker john - guitars (1966 Yamaha FG-180 and 1976 Fender Stratocaster)

Way more to come - stay tuned!!!

Final Thoughts

Please remember that your comments and suggestions are always welcomed. I take requests; I won't promise to play them but I'll take them, none the less... Keep those electronic cards and letters comin', folks!

*8o)
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Changes last made on: Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 8:29am