5 Facts About Trees’ 1969 CBS Records Signing

Trees signed with CBS Records in August 1969. The band came from the London folk scene and secured the deal after live performances.

The signing marked a shift from underground folk to a major label. CBS gave them broader exposure than smaller folk clubs could offer.

Their debut album, “The Garden of Jane Delawney,” was released in 1970. It was the first product of the CBS contract.

The band’s sound blended traditional folk with progressive rock elements. This set them apart from more purist folk acts of the era.

The CBS deal lasted only two albums. Trees disbanded in 1972 after their second record, “On the Shore.”