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Leo Kottke/Peter Lang/John Fahey is a split album by American guitarists Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, and John Fahey, released in 1974.  The amazing thing about this album is that the unknown Lang holds his own in such eminent company. Each guitarist plays four self-penned, acoustic, instrumental tunes, beginning with a typically impressive display by Kottke. Lang includes a tune called "Thoth Song," which almost succeeds in re-creating the mystery that was ancient Egypt. In Fahey's four songs you can hear his influence on Kottke, although Fahey remains one of a kind. If you're a guitar player or you just love listening to great guitar playing, this album is worth a listen.
  History Fahey had started a new genre of guitar music, known later as American Primitivism, which comprised traditional fingerpicking steel string guitar techniques applied to neo-classical compositions. The Takoma label showcased such music and its roster included Kottke and Lang. Kottke's 6- and 12-string guitar became a surprise hit and the profits funded an expansion of the label. Leo Kottke/Peter Lang/John Fahey was released to help gain greater exposure for Fahey and Lang as well as the label itself.
Each guitarist plays four solo pieces. The Fahey tracks are re-recordings of four well-known Fahey songs. Kottke would later re-record "Cripple Creek" and "Ice Miner".   Track listing No song times or composers were listed on the original label or jacket. Side one Leo Kottke: "Cripple Creek" "Ice Miner" "Red and White" "Anyway" Peter Lang: "St. Charles shuffle" "When Kings Come Home" Side two "As I Lay Sleeping" "Thoth Song" John Fahey: "On the Sunny Side of the Ocean" "Sun flower River Blues" "Revolt of the Dyke Brigade" "In Christ There is no East or West" Personnel Leo Kottke – guitar John Fahey – guitar Peter Lang – guitar Production notes Kerry Fahey – producer (Peter Lang selections) Eric Monson and John Cabalka – cover art <a
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