The Black Balloon (album) explained

The Black Balloon
Type:	Album
Artist:	John Renbourn
Cover:	John_Renbourn_The_Black_Balloon.jpg
Released:	1979
Recorded:	Crescent Studios, Bath, Somerset
Genre:	Folk
Length:	37:17
Label:	Transatlantic
Producer:	David Lord
Prev Title:	John Renbourn and Stefan Grossman
Prev Year:	1978
Next Title:	So Early in the Spring
Next Year:	1979

The Black Balloon is a 1979 album by John Renbourn.

Critical reception

The Washington Post wrote that, "in addition to a rhythmically engaging 13th-century English dance tune and a neatly woven medley of jig and reel, the album boasts a few enchanting moments as well."^[1]

Track listing

All tracks are Traditional; arranged by John Renbourn; except where noted.

1. "The Moon Shines Bright" – 3:56
2. "The English Dance" – 2:51
3. "Bourrée I and II" – 2:22
4. "Medley:" – 9:28
   • "The Mist Covered Mountains of Home"
   • "The Orphan"
   • "Tarboulton"
5. "The Pelican" (John Renbourn) – 7:04
6. "The Black Balloon" (John Renbourn) – 11:34

Personnel

• John Renbourn - acoustic and electric guitar
• Tony Roberts - flute
• Stuart Gordon - snare, tabors

Technical

• Bob Wagner - sleeve design
• Stefan Grossman - photography

Notes and References

1. News: Joyce . Mike . Buoyant Euro-Folk on 'Black Balloon' . The Washington Post . 2 Nov 1990 . N16.