Rendezvous

by Sandy Denny

Overview

With a sublime voice and a catalog full of beautiful songs, Sandy Denny left an indelible mark on British folk and popular music in her 31 years. Released in 1977, less than one year before her untimely death, the overwrought Rendezvous unfortunately stands as her final musical statement. Producer Trevor Lucas' use of cumbersome strings, backup singers and bloated lead guitars weigh things down and bury some otherwise fine writing. One of her best, "I'm a Dreamer," is nearly ruined by the chorus of singers and anthemic guitar at the end, while the heartfelt "One Way Donkey Ride" and the poignant "Full Moon," though more successful, never seem to quite reach their potential. Even some choice covers -- including Richard Thompson's "I Wish I Was a Fool for You" (aka "For Shame of Doing Wrong"), Elton John's "Candle in the Wind," and a somber working of "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" -- lack the impact she brought in the past to works by the likes of Thompson, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Richard Farina and Buddy Holly, as well as the many traditional tunes that she made her own. Few, if any of the exquisite touches that Lucas brought to Denny's superb 1972 release Sandy are evident here. Originally released by Island Records in the U.K., and not available in the U.S. until the mid-'80s, Rendezvous seems to be a flawed attempt at gaining a wider audience, by an artist who deserved better and was capable of the best. ~ Brett Hartenbach

Product Details

Release Date:	11/18/2022
Label:	Proper Records
UPC:	0805520240093
Rank:	68484

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sandy Denny   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jess Roden   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jerry Donahue   Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Steve Winwood   Guest Artist,Keyboards
Richard Thompson   Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Benny Gallagher   Vocals
Graham Lyle   Vocals
Timi Donald   Drums
Dave Swarbrick   Featured Artist
Dave Mattacks   Drums
Dave Pegg   Bass
Kay Garner   Vocals
Sue Glover   Vocals
Frank Ricotti   Percussion
Pat Donaldson   Bass,Vocals
John "Rabbit" Bundrick   Keyboards
Sunny Leslie   Vocals
Brother James   Guitar
Junior Hanson   Guitar
Davy White   Drums
LadybiRdS   Vocals
Silver Band   Band
Bob Weston   Guitar
Clare Torry   Vocals

Technical Credits

Bryn Haworth   Composer
James Carr   Composer
Jack Rhodes   Composer
Sandy Denny   Composer
Robert Kirby   Arranger
Ray Davies   Composer
Richard Thompson   Composer
Bernie Taupin   Composer
Harry Robinson   Arranger,Orchestral Arrangements
Dave Jordan   Assistant Engineer
Ted Nugent   Composer
Elton John   Composer
Fred Martin   Composer
John Wood   Engineer
Lowell George   Composer
Dave Amato   Composer
Denny Weaver   Composer
Steve Gregory   Brass Arrangement,Arranger
Dick Reynolds   Composer
Trevor Lucas   Producer