Circle Round the Sun

Circle 'Round the Sun is the third album by American guitarist Leo Kottke, released in 1970.

Circle 'Round the Sun
Studio album by Leo Kottke
Released	1970
Genre	Folk, new acoustic, American primitive guitar
Length	30:15
Label	Symposium (SYS-2001)
Producer	Skip Hotchkiss, George Hanson
Leo Kottke chronology
6- and 12-String Guitar (1969) Circle 'Round the Sun (1970) Mudlark (1971)

History

Eight of its eleven songs are studio re-recordings of songs from his first (live) album 12-String Blues. Although they should have been improved by being recorded in a professional studio, there is noticeable oversaturation in many of the songs, causing his vocal to break up. Kottke has often been quoted as being unhappy with the recording quality. It has not been re-issued on CD.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Chip Renner called the album "This is a good, hard to find record."

Track listing

All songs by Leo Kottke except as noted

Side one

1. "If Momma Knew" § – 2:30
2. "Furry Jane" § – 1:45
3. "Sweet Louise" § – 3:04
4. "Tell Me Mama" (Traditional) – 2:58
5. "Long Way Up the River" § – 2:18

Side two

1. "Circle 'Round the Sun" § – 3:23
2. "So Cold in China" § – 4:04
3. "Easter and the Sargasso Sea" § – 3:09
4. "The Prodigal Grave" § – 2:39
5. "Living in the Country" § (Pete Seeger) – 1:21
6. "Tell Me This Ain't the Blues" – 2:53

§ = previously recorded on 12-String Blues

Personnel

• Leo Kottke - 6 & 12-string guitar, vocals

Production notes

• Engineered by Bob Schultz, Roger Wilhelmi, Skip Hotchkiss, George Hanson
• Production: Skip Hotchkiss, George Hanson

External links

• Leo Kottke's official site
• Unofficial Leo Kottke web site (fan site)