Renbourn, John | The Best Of John Renbourn | CD

John Renbourn (born 8 August 1944 in Marylebone, London; died 26 March 2015 in Hawick, Scotland) was an English fingerstyle guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was known for his work in the group Pentangle, his solo recordings and his collaborations with Stefan Grossman, Bert Jansch and Robin Williamson. He is usually categorised as a folk musician, but he also recorded blues, early classical music and world music.

The Best Of John Renbourn is a 1 CD compilation on Castle Pulse, released in 2024 as a remastered reissue. It covers his solo work, his work with Pentangle and his collaborations with Bert Jansch, with material dating from 1966 to 1976. It is listed in the blues, folk, world and country genres and in the Celtic style.

Track List

1. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
2. The Hermit
3. White House Blues
4. The Wildest Pig in Captivity
5. Country Blues
6. Train Tune
7. Can't Keep from Crying
8. After the Dance
9. Lord Franklin
10. Sweet Potato
11. Beth's Blues
12. Winter Is Gone
13. I Know My Babe
14. Kokomo Blues
15. The Cuckoo
16. Faro's Rag
17. Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
18. Nobody's Fault But Mine
19. Sally Go Round the Roses
20. Debbie Anne
21. Piano Tune
22. So Clear