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Diamonds & Rust

by Joan Baez · Album Diamonds & Rust

Hello in There

Duration 3:04

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Diamonds & Rust

Diamonds & Rust

Joan Baez · 1975

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Duración3:04
ÁlbumDiamonds & Rust
Año1975
ISRCUSAM17502133

The story behind

The song that gives its title to Joan Baez's 1975 album, Diamonds & Rust, is a composition that stands out for its lyrical depth and personal connection to the artist. While Baez is known for giving voice to works by great composers like Bob Dylan or Stevie Wonder, on this occasion she presented one of her own creations. The song, besides being a central piece in her repertoire, has resonated in such a way that it has been reinterpreted by various artists, including the heavy metal group Judas Priest in 1977, who incorporated it into their album Sin After Sin and made it a staple of their live performances. Later, in 1986, the folk duo The Smith Sisters included it in their work Mockingbird, and subsequently Blackmore's Night also gave it their own version.

The recording of Hello in There, with a duration of 3 minutes and 5 seconds, featured the work of Ellis Sorkin as sound engineer. The mixing was handled by Rick Ruggieri, while the production was a joint effort between Joan Baez herself and David Kershenbaum. This album, released by A&M Records, marked an important moment in Baez's career, offering a window into her facet as a songwriter, in addition to her acclaimed ability as an interpreter.