Simple Things (Richie Havens album)
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Label | RBI[1] | |||
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Simple Things is an album by the American folk musician Richie Havens, released in 1987.[2][3] The album, along with Richie Havens Sings the Beatles and Dylan, from the same year, marked a recording comeback for Havens.[4] Havens supported the album with a North American tour.[5]
The album peaked at No. 173 on the Billboard 200.[6] The title track and "Drivin'" were released as singles.[7]
Rather than relying on just his acoustic guitar, Havens employed electronic drums, horns, choirs, and synthesizers.[8][9] The album includes covers of songs written by Paul McCartney, John Martyn, and Vince Willis, among others.[10]
