my griffin has gone

Originally released in 1969

Today Hoyt Axton is perhaps best known as the writer of such great songs as 'Greenback Dollar' (The Kingston Trio), 'The Pusher' (Steppenwolf) and 'Joy To The World' (Three Dog Night). Among the best of his records would be My Griffin Is Gone, his 1969 psych-folk opus. Running the gamut from pastoral musings like 'Way Before The Time Of Towns' to harrowing anti-war ruminations ('Beelzebub's Laughter') and moving meditations on drug abuse ('Snowblind Friend') the album was written and recorded during a time of personal hardship and LSD experimentation.

Track Listing:

• On The Natural
• Way Before The Time Of Towns
• Beelzebub's Laughter
• Sunshine Fields Of Love
• It's All Right Now
• Gypsy Will
• Revelations
• Snow Blind Friend
• Childhood's End
• Sunrise
• Kingswood Manor
• Chase DownThe Sun