5 Things to Know About Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left

The album sold almost nothing when it first came out Only a few thousand copies moved during Nick Drake’s lifetime.

It was his debut album Five Leaves Left was released in 1969, but it failed to find an audience at the time.

The world caught up decades later The album gained a cult following and critical acclaim long after Drake’s death in 1974.

Its commercial failure was not due to quality The music is widely praised today, but poor marketing and Drake’s shyness hurt sales.

It is now considered a classic Five Leaves Left is regarded as a landmark of British folk, despite its slow start.