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    Skye Edwards: Solid Air

    The late John Martyn was a cult figure who counted musicians like Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton among his admirers. A double-disc tribute recording featuring lots of bands we love...

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    By Ariana Morgenstern • Aug 2, 2011 • 1 min read

    The late

    John Martyn broke ground in the late 60's with his lush sound. He was a cult figure who counted musicians like Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton among his admirers.

    Johnny Boy Would Love This: A Tribute to John Martyn, a double-disc tribute recording featuring lots of bands we love (Beck, Swell Season) is set for release and Today's Top Tune is from

    Skye Edwards of Morcheeba. It's her version of a song Martyn penned for his friend Nick Drake, it's called "

    Solid Air."

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      Ariana Morgenstern

      Executive Producer, Music Department & Today's Top Tune

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