Tin Man Was a Dreamer [Original recording remastered] [Import]

1. Sundown In Mexico

2. Waiting For The Band

3. Edward

4. Dolly

5. Speed On

6. Dreamer

7. Banana Anna

8. Lawyer's Lament

9. Shout It Out

10. Pig's Boogie

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of 1973 album with original artwork packaged in a tri-fold digipak. CBS. 2004.

Tracks:

Sundown in Mexico
Waiting for the Band
Edward
Dolly
Speed On
Dreamer
Banana Anna
Lawyer's Lament
Shout It Out
Pig's Boogie

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of 1973 album with original artwork packaged in a tri-fold digipak. CBS. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

The best of an era.......2005-09-06

Nobody added more to more rock and roll albums than Nicky Hopkins. He was a full member of The Jeff Beck Group (along with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart), Quicksilver Messenger Service and The Jerry Garcia Band. As a sideman, he moved the sound to another level for Jefferson Airplane, Steve Miller, Matthew Sweet, the Beatles and (listen to "Angie") the Rolling Stones' very best work.

Here, he shows off his instrumental skills but the writing and singing are painful.

The Dreamer.......2005-08-15

Nicky Hopkins was an underrated musician who decided to try a solo album with this venture. He played with The Rolling Stones as a studio musician, and with Quicksilver Messenger Service as a full fledged member. The first five tracks of the album were the best in my opinion, and after that it flounders, revealing Hopkin's weakness as a rock and roll writer. However, 'Dolly' is a haunting ballad that includes Mick Taylor on lead guitar, and 'Edward' is an interesting instrumental that rocks. The quality of those first five tracks more than makes up for the rest of the album which unfortunately seemed like an afterthought. However, ultimately, it is a classic and one I searched for on CD for many years. Thank you Amazon!

Average customer rating:

Great Find!
Banana Anna, Dolly and Edward; Missing Essentials Until Now!

The Tin Man Was a Dreamer
Nicky Hopkins
Manufacturer: Japanese Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000564DE
Release Date: 2003-01-28

Tracks:

Sundown in Mexico
Waiting for the Band
Edward
Dolly
Speed On
Dreamer
Banana Anna
Lawyer's Lament
Shout It Out
Pig's Boogie

Album Description

Nicky Hopkins' finest solo album, the memorably titled 'The Tin Man Was A Dreamer' is a solid piece of engagingly edgy pop-rock - picture Elton John's early '70s work with more variety, a few rough edges, & a bit less ego. As one would expect, Hopkins' piano playing (augmented by the organ in spots) dominates most of the songs, but there's ample room for strong contributions from George Harrison (working as 'George O'Hara') on lead & slide guitar on four of the tracks, & Mick Taylor on lead & acoustic guitars on four tracks. The rest of the band includes Klaus Voormann on bass & Bobby Keys on sax, as well as future Tubes alumnus Prairie Prince on drums. Sony Japan. 1997.

Customer Reviews:

Great Find!.......2003-05-08

One of my all-time favorite albums! Yes, my copy is an old and, I'm sure, worn album. (I haven't had a turntable hooked up in at least 10 years, but I still have my album collection.) I've been aquiring CD versions of my "faves". I'm glad to see this is available to add to me CD collection!

Banana Anna, Dolly and Edward; Missing Essentials Until Now!.......2001-02-26

Oh, so long ago (like 20 years) I lost my platter (12" vinyl) of this recording. This album is ESSENTIAL! I remember it all! I've searched for it and asked for it everywhere. I couldn't give it up! Imagine my DISBELIEF when I find, it is finally available on CD! (thanks, Amazon!) My cup runneth over! The Tin Man Was a Dreamer is an all time fundamental recording. Banana Anna is hot hot hot! Dolly is a love ballad. Pig's boogie (my favorite!) is fiery and skilled piano gymnastics. I can't categorize this album. It's insight and talent, with complexities so smooth, it feels elementary. Albums in a similar vein may be Traffic - Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys, Little Feat - Dixie Chicken, and the keyboard talent and dexterity of Keith Emerson. Nicky is a quiet man and a thinker. The piano on this album is phenomenal! Nicky Hopkins is a phenomenon. (He was the Rolling Stones keyboardsman, too, ya know.) This is hot, happy, stimulating music. Your collection is incomplete without it.

Average customer rating:

Hopkins Classic Available on CD

The Tin Man Was a Dreamer
Nicky Hopkins
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000024VSH
Release Date: 2003-06-30

Tracks:

Sundown in Mexico
Waiting for the Band
Edward
Dolly
Speed On
Dreamer
Banana Anna
Lawyer's Lament
Shout It Out
Pig's Boogie

Customer Reviews:

Hopkins Classic Available on CD.......2007-06-28

Nicky Hopkins was one of the driving forces behind Quicksilver Messenger Servce, as well as a big, in demand session piano player. He just has this unique piano playing gift, and has a voice that is so distinctive. His voice really grows on you. This album is long gone from my collection, and it is nice to finally see it available on CD. The one song I have sung from time to time is Dolly....."Dolly, where are you? Dolly, come see me through. Dolly, I'm so in love with you....."
I will have to save a few pennies for this one, but I remember this being Nicky's best effort.

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Tin Man Was a Dreamer (Dig)
Nicky Hopkins
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BNTMF0
Release Date: 2005-10-18

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