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Graham Nash’s 10 favourite albums
Graham Nash has named ten favourite albums that reflect the folk, pop and rock music which shaped his life and work. His choices offer a glimpse of the records and artists he admired, from early influences to musicians he later met.
Nash recalls trading his first record, Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula”, for lunch at school, and says it helped inspire his decision to join Capitol Records. Simon & Garfunkel’s *Bookends* is another favourite: Paul Simon took Nash to the studio while the album was being finished, and Nash particularly praises “Old Friends” and “America”. The article links his tastes to his Blackpool upbringing and the folk scene that influenced his songwriting.
In short
- Nash’s favourite albums trace the music that shaped his career.
- Gene Vincent’s “Be-Bop-A-Lula” was his first record.
- He singles out Simon & Garfunkel’s *Bookends*.
Explained simply
Graham Nash is a British-born singer and songwriter who grew up in Blackpool and became known for his work in the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash. The folk, pop and rock records he heard as a young man helped shape his approach to songwriting.
Nash’s musical world included early rock ’n’ roll, British pop and American folk. His choices also reflect personal connections with other musicians, including Paul Simon, who invited him to hear *Bookends* as it was being completed.