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 from New York. 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 so I would assume he is from there.

His only album features all cover songs. Campbell provides his own takes on Tim Hardin, John Denver, and even The Beatles. Most of the tracks are solo acoustic takes with some expanded instrumentation on other tunes. 

With a blank back cover and no insert, the lineup of musicians is unclear. There are a few different acoustic guitars, bass guitar, a lead electric guitar on two tracks, 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!