Judee Sills eponymous debut album of the same name was originally released in late 1971. Graham Nash handled the duties for the single “Jesus Was a Cross Maker” with his production designed to aim for radio airplay before the release of the album. The songs are delivered in an acoustic style on guitar and, for “Jesus was a Cross Maker” and “Enchanted Sky Machines” on piano. The songs on the album feature elements of Folk, Country, and Gospel, but also strong Classical influences. Judee Sill was an American singer and songwriter. She released two albums and partially completed a third album before her death in 1979. Two of 8Sill*s biggest influences were Bach and Ray Charles.
