Heaven in a Wild Flower is a 1985 compilation album featuring tracks by English singer/songwriter Nick Drake, taken from Five Leaves Left, Bryter Layter and Pink Moon. The title of the compilation is taken from the lines of William Blake poem Auguries of Innocence. The album does not feature any of Drake's posthumously released material and because of the availability of more comprehensive compilations, such as Way to Blue and Fruit Tree, this collection is largely out of print.
Track listing
All songs by Nick Drake.
"Fruit Tree" – 4:49
"Cello Song" – 4:48
"The Thoughts of Mary Jane" – 3:20
"Northern Sky" – 3:46
"River Man" – 4:20
"At the Chime of a City Clock" – 4:47
"Introduction" – 1:31
"Hazey Jane I" – 4:31
"Hazey Jane II" – 3:46
"Pink Moon" – 2:04
"Road" – 2:01
"Which Will" – 2:58
"Things Behind the Sun" – 3:56
"Time Has Told Me" – 4:23
Personnel
Nick Drake performs vocals and acoustic guitar on all songs and piano on "Pink Moon".
Also featured (on various songs):
Robert Kirby – String arrangements
Richard Thompson – Guitar
John Cale – Organ, celeste
Chris McGregor – Piano
Paul Harris – Piano
Danny Thompson – Double bass
Dave Pegg – Bass
Ed Carter – Bass
Mike Kowalski – Drums
Rocky Dzidzornu – Conga, shaker
Doris Troy – Backing vocals
P.P. Arnold – Backing vocals
Patrick Arnold – Backing vocals
Ray Warleigh – Saxophone
References
External links
William Blake: Auguries of Innocence poem online
Nick Drake compilation albums
Albums produced by Joe Boyd
Albums produced by John Wood (record producer) 1985 compilation albums Island Records compilation albums