VINYL RELICS | 1969's Renaissance: The Groundbreaking British Progressive Rock Gem

Epysode 77: Renaissance, by Renaissance.

Guest: Renaissance bassist Louis Cennamo.

Additional commentary by the Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.

This week we step into the mesmerizing world of 1969's Renaissance, the debut album from the pioneering British band Renaissance. Far ahead of its time, this record blends progressive rock, psychedelic textures, and classical influences to create a soundscape that remains unique in the late 60s British rock scene. With their melodic arrangements, this album set a template for many of the prog bands that followed.

With help from Louis Cennamo, we'll dive into the tracks and the stories of this truly groundbreaking LP.

Perfect for crate-diggers, vinyl enthusiasts, and fans of early progressive rock, this epysode offers a deep dive into a hidden gem of British rock history. Discover the stories behind the compositions and why this debut album remains a standout for collectors.

I hope you dig Renaissance as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===LINKS===

Keith Relf’s interview from 1969:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NX8FgVrg-c⁠

Buy Louis' book "Awake In The Dream" here:

https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Dream-Spiritual-Diary-Rockstar/dp/1917056737

 

===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.

*denotes track is not available on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FOK2hB8hVRpgUaZI4DqBZ?si=5f1f284554144298

THE YARDBIRDS "What Do You Want"

TOGETHER “Henry’s Coming Home” 

TOGETHER “Love Mum And Dad”

THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Tobacco Road”

DJANGO REINHARDT “Minor Swing”

JOHN LEE HOOKER “Dimples”

CHUCK BERRY “Night Beat”

*JIMMY POWELL & THE FIVE DIMENSIONS “That’s Alright”

THE HERD “So Much In Love”

THE HERD “I Can Fly”

JAMES TAYLOR “Something In The Way She Moves”

JAMES TAYLOR “Carolina In My Mind”

RENAISSANCE "Kings & Queens"

RENAISSANCE "Innocence"

RENAISSANCE "Island"

RENAISSANCE "Wanderer"

RENAISSANCE "Bullet"

RENAISSANCE “Love Is All”

RENAISSANCE “Carpet Of The Sun”

*ILLUSION “Isadora”

ILLUSION “Louis’ Theme”

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NEWPORT ELECTRIC "If Wishes Were Horses"

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