History:

Frank Campbell is an unknown folk guitarist and singer. He released one recording in the early 1970’s on Silver Crest Custom, a vanity indie label. The title of the album was East 71st Street.  Campbell's origins are unclear, other than the title of the album giving away his possible location. There is an East 71st Street in New York City and Silver Crest was also based out of New York. So I would surmise he is from there.

His only album features all cover songs. Some tunes are by Tim Hardin, John Denver, and he even takes a stab at “Let It Be”. The album is in a folk vein with some folk rock tracks in which there is more instrumentation. 

With a blank back cover and no insert, the lineup of musicians is unclear. There are a few different acoustic guitars, a lead electric guitar on two tracks, a bass guitar, a recorder on his rendition of "California Dreamin'" and a piano on the closing track. It is possible that Campbell played all of the instruments himself and that the album was an intended demo. The recording remains a mystery and I would love more information on its creator. If you have information, please contact me!