Ian Matthews - If You Saw Thro' My Eyes (Reissue, Remastered) (1971/2012)

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce a newly re-mastered edition of the classic debut solo album by IAN MATTHEWS. He first came to prominence as a member of FAIRPORT CONVENTION, appearing on the band’s first two albums. In 1969 he formed MATTHEWS SOUTHERN COMFORT, recording three classic albums and releasing a version of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock’ which topped the UK charts and was a global hit, before embarking on a solo career.
“IF YOU SAW THRO’ MY EYES” was his acclaimed solo debut, seeing Matthews enlist the assistance of former Fairport band mates RICHARD THOMPSON and SANDY DENNY (who played Harmonium and Piano and and a duet on “Thro’ My Eyes”) and fine musicians such as TIM RENWICK, ANDY ROBERTS and
GERRY CONWAY. Featuring the classics ‘Thro’ My Eyes’ and ‘Little Known’, this Esoteric Recordings reissue has been newly re-mastered from the original master tapes and features a booklet that fully restores all original album artwork with a new essay.