Ian & Sylvia were a Canadian folk duo (Ian Tyson and Sylvia Fricker) active from the early 1960s until 1974; they recorded several albums for Vanguard and are remembered for songs such as "Four Strong Winds" and for mixing folk, country and blues influences.

Ian Tyson was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame; "Four Strong Winds" is widely regarded as a landmark of Canadian music; the duo recorded for Vanguard Records.

A positive, detailed review of Ian & Sylvia's 1966 album So Much For Dreaming. The review highlights stylistic variety (folk, country, blues), standout covers like "Circle Game," and original tracks such as "Summer Wages." The album is judged a minor but interesting work; the reviewer rounds a 3.5-star view up to 4 stars given the duo's stature. Emphasis is placed on Ian Tyson's songwriting legacy and the duo's place in Canadian music.

For:Fans of 1960s folk, Canadian music history, collectors of Vanguard recordings and singer-songwriter enthusiasts

 

Ian Tyson: to many of you, this name might mean little or nothing, but this Canadian from British Columbia is one of the few artists still alive (and still active, at the ripe age of 75!) to whom a tribute album has been dedicated; and if you add to this that good Ian is a member of the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame, that some of his songs have been covered by none other than Bob Dylan, and that "Four Strong Winds," his most famous hit, is considered a true milestone of Canadian music, you get a vague idea of the character, or better, the living legend we're dealing with.

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