Joan Baez – Diamonds (2CD Compilation, 1996) CD

UPC: 0731454050029 

MPN: 540 500-2 

Brand Name: A&M Records / Universal Music Group

Overview

Diamonds is a beautifully curated 2CD compilation that captures the artistry and activism of Joan Baez, the legendary voice of the 1960s and 1970s folk revival. Spanning her classic studio recordings (1972–1975) and powerful live performances (1976), this collection offers a rare journey through her most moving interpretations and original works. Released in 1996 under A&M Records, Diamonds showcases Baez’s deep emotional range and her unwavering commitment to peace, justice, and truth — qualities that have defined her career for over six decades.

Product Features

• Format: 2 × Audio CD, Compilation
• Genre: Folk Rock / Pop Rock
• Total Tracks: 33
• Total Length: Approx. 130 minutes
• Country: UK / EU
• Released: 1996
• Label: A&M Records Ltd. (under Universal Music Group)
• Made by: PMDC, Germany
• Producers: Joan Baez, David Kershenbaum, Norman Putnam
• Compilation & Liner Notes: John Tobler
• Executive Producer: Bernard Gelb
• Design: Graphyk (Jean-Luke Epstein)
• Photography: David Redfern, Govert de Roos, Jeffrey Blankfort, Camera Press

Interesting Facts

Joan Baez’s Diamonds represents more than a retrospective — it’s a portrait of a generation’s conscience. Disc 1 features her studio recordings from 1972–1975, highlighting her transition from traditional folk to a more contemporary sound, including “Diamonds & Rust,” her haunting reflection on love and time. Disc 2 gathers live performances from 1976, capturing Baez at her most raw and spiritually resonant — from “Blowin’ in the Wind” to “Amazing Grace.” The album’s title alludes to the timeless beauty and resilience of her music and message. A&M Records’ 1996 release preserves these tracks in pristine digital quality, ensuring Baez’s artistry continues to shine for new generations.

Track Listing

CD 1 – Studio Recordings (1972–1975)

1. Prison Trilogy (Billy Rose) – 4:23
2. Rainbow Road – 3:03
3. Love Song to a Stranger – 3:55
4. Myths – 3:19
5. In the Quiet Morning – 2:58
6. To Bobby – 3:53
7. Song of Bangladesh – 4:49
8. Tumbleweed – 3:32
9. Imagine – 3:27
10. Diamonds & Rust – 4:44
11. Fountain of Sorrow – 4:31
12. Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer – 2:45
13. Children and All That Jazz – 3:07
14. Simple Twist of Fate – 4:46
15. Blue Sky – 2:54
16. Hello in There – 3:04
17. Jesse – 4:28

CD 2 – Live Recordings (1976)

1. (Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody) Turn Me Around – 2:50
2. Suzanne – 4:22
3. I Shall Be Released – 2:12
4. Blowin’ in the Wind – 2:36
5. Stewball – 4:33
6. The Ballad of Sacco & Vanzetti – 4:23
7. Joe Hill – 2:36
8. Love Is Just a Four Letter Word – 3:30
9. Forever Young – 3:40
10. Boulder to Birmingham – 4:00
11. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – 3:56
12. Oh Happy Day – 3:36
13. Please Come to Boston – 4:16
14. Lily, Rosemary & The Jack of Hearts – 8:49
15. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down – 3:55
16. Amazing Grace – 4:35

Publishers

Label: A&M Records Ltd., London Distributed by: Universal Music Group Copyright: ℗ & © 1996 A&M Records Ltd., London Website: www.universalmusic.com

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