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Folk Songs of Olde England Vol.1

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by: Tim Hart, Maddy Prior

Release Date December 31, 1993
Tim Hart and Maddy Prior became founder members of Steeleye Span, one of Britain's leading folk-rock groups. Before that, they established their reputation playing the folk club circuit. During that time, they recorded two albums of traditional folk songs, of which this is the first. The music is suitably primitive with very little musical accompaniment, sometimes none at all. The whole album was recorded in one afternoon with no second takes although Tim and Maddy wanted to re-record some songs. There are mistakes but one of the biggest is when Tim incorrectly pronounces Keighley (Key-ley instead of Keith-ley) in Dalesman's lament. Re-recording would not have helped there since Tim didn't realize his mistake until the album was released.
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Passing Out

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by: Young Coppers

Release Date February 25, 2008
Tim Hart and Maddy Prior became founder members of Steeleye Span, one of Britain's leading folk-rock groups. Before that, they established their reputation playing the folk club circuit. During that time, they recorded two albums of traditional folk songs, of which this is the first. The music is suitably primitive with very little musical accompaniment, sometimes none at all. The whole album was recorded in one afternoon with no second takes although Tim and Maddy wanted to re-record some songs. There are mistakes but one of the biggest is when Tim incorrectly pronounces Keighley (Key-ley instead of Keith-ley) in Dalesman's lament. Re-recording would not have helped there since Tim didn't realize his mistake until the album was released.
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Heydays

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by: Tim Hart, Maddy Prior

Release Date February 26, 2008
A re-issue of three albums from 1968-1971: Folk Songs of Olde England Vols. 1 & 2 and Summer Solistice. Just Tim & Maddy on the first two, some extra instrumentalists (Gerry Conway, Andy Irvine...) on the third.

Overlook the dreadful 'Olde' - probably used at the behest of the recording company's marketing department. This is an oustandingly good collection of 39 traditional songs, simply arranged and brilliantly sung (with relatively few embellishments) both by Maddy Prior and Tim Hart.

Dificult to pick favourites - there are so many. I 'll just mention The Dalesman's Litany and Capt. Weddebourn's Courtship as sticking in the mind.

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Heydays

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by: Tim Hart & Maddy Prior

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A re-issue of three albums from 1968-1971: Folk Songs of Olde England Vols. 1 & 2 and Summer Solistice. Just Tim & Maddy on the first two, some extra instrumentalists (Gerry Conway, Andy Irvine...) on the third.

Overlook the dreadful 'Olde' - probably used at the behest of the recording company's marketing department. This is an oustandingly good collection of 39 traditional songs, simply arranged and brilliantly sung (with relatively few embellishments) both by Maddy Prior and Tim Hart.

Dificult to pick favourites - there are so many. I 'll just mention The Dalesman's Litany and Capt. Weddebourn's Courtship as sticking in the mind.

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The Beast in the Box

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by: Brian Peters

Release Date June 01, 1998
A re-issue of three albums from 1968-1971: Folk Songs of Olde England Vols. 1 & 2 and Summer Solistice. Just Tim & Maddy on the first two, some extra instrumentalists (Gerry Conway, Andy Irvine...) on the third.

Overlook the dreadful 'Olde' - probably used at the behest of the recording company's marketing department. This is an oustandingly good collection of 39 traditional songs, simply arranged and brilliantly sung (with relatively few embellishments) both by Maddy Prior and Tim Hart.

Dificult to pick favourites - there are so many. I 'll just mention The Dalesman's Litany and Capt. Weddebourn's Courtship as sticking in the mind.

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As I Cycled Out on a May Morning

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by: Cecil Sharp

Release Date October 06, 2003
being lucky I had an advance copy of this CD. I have listened to it twice now and each time I have found it to be a very boring album. Absolute rubbish in my humble opinion. The original one "An Hour With Cecil" is far better.

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No One Stands Alone

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by: Blue Murder

Release Date June 10, 2002
Blue Murder comprises such a wealth of talent, that it almost seems unfair on other vocal harmony/folk groups. Combining the vocal talents of Waterson:Carthy; Coope, Boyes, and Simpson; and Mike Waterson; this album is an absolute masterpiece. It contains a wonderful mix of traditional songs and original material from the bands members, which compliment each other perfectly. So, on one hand, there are rousing religious works such as 'Standing On The Promises Of God' (which, whatever your own beliefs are, is impossible not to sing along with), and 'Stars In My Crown'; and on the other hand, lighter more contemporary gems, like 'Rubber Band' and 'Mole In A Hole'. About half the album is pure, unaccompanied, harmony singing; but several other tracks ... Read More:

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The Ship of Time

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by: John Leslie

Release Date November 11, 2002
Blue Murder comprises such a wealth of talent, that it almost seems unfair on other vocal harmony/folk groups. Combining the vocal talents of Waterson:Carthy; Coope, Boyes, and Simpson; and Mike Waterson; this album is an absolute masterpiece. It contains a wonderful mix of traditional songs and original material from the bands members, which compliment each other perfectly. So, on one hand, there are rousing religious works such as 'Standing On The Promises Of God' (which, whatever your own beliefs are, is impossible not to sing along with), and 'Stars In My Crown'; and on the other hand, lighter more contemporary gems, like 'Rubber Band' and 'Mole In A Hole'. About half the album is pure, unaccompanied, harmony singing; but several other tracks ... Read More:

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First Steps

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by: Steeleye Span

Release Date November 26, 2001
Blue Murder comprises such a wealth of talent, that it almost seems unfair on other vocal harmony/folk groups. Combining the vocal talents of Waterson:Carthy; Coope, Boyes, and Simpson; and Mike Waterson; this album is an absolute masterpiece. It contains a wonderful mix of traditional songs and original material from the bands members, which compliment each other perfectly. So, on one hand, there are rousing religious works such as 'Standing On The Promises Of God' (which, whatever your own beliefs are, is impossible not to sing along with), and 'Stars In My Crown'; and on the other hand, lighter more contemporary gems, like 'Rubber Band' and 'Mole In A Hole'. About half the album is pure, unaccompanied, harmony singing; but several other tracks ... Read More:

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Strangest Dream

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by: Popcorn Behavior

Release Date December 05, 2000
Blue Murder comprises such a wealth of talent, that it almost seems unfair on other vocal harmony/folk groups. Combining the vocal talents of Waterson:Carthy; Coope, Boyes, and Simpson; and Mike Waterson; this album is an absolute masterpiece. It contains a wonderful mix of traditional songs and original material from the bands members, which compliment each other perfectly. So, on one hand, there are rousing religious works such as 'Standing On The Promises Of God' (which, whatever your own beliefs are, is impossible not to sing along with), and 'Stars In My Crown'; and on the other hand, lighter more contemporary gems, like 'Rubber Band' and 'Mole In A Hole'. About half the album is pure, unaccompanied, harmony singing; but several other tracks ... Read More: