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 01. "Blackwater side" 02. "The snow it melts the soonest" 03. "Willie O'Winsbury" 04. "Go your way" 05. "Thorneymoor woods" 06. "The cuckoo" 07. "Reynardine" 08. "Young tambling" 09. "Living by the water" 10. "Maa bonny lad"
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1971 Album |
| | Description: | Topic Treasures series Deluxe CD issue/ Original album artwork. / Introduction by Anne Briggs / CD Notes from much respected Folk journalist and Anne Briggs authority Ken Hunt. / Rare photographs and track by track notation.
A long overdue issue of the classic first album from Anne Briggs on Topic. Widley regarded as a long-lost treasure and recorded in 1971 by Sean Davies and featuring Johnny Moynihan from Sweenyâ??s Men on bouzouki.
Famously, Briggs taught Bert Jansch the song â??Blackwater Sideâ??, which he recorded on his classic 1965 debut album; the next year his pivotal traditional album Jack Orion largely comprised songs he learnt from Briggs who helped him understand the structure of folk song. Briggs and Jansch also wrote a handful of songs together. â??Go Your Wayâ?? being one of them - 1971 ALBUMTopic Treasures series Deluxe CD issue/ Original album artwork. / Introduction by Anne Briggs / CD Notes from much respected Folk journalist and Anne Briggs authority Ken Hunt. / Rare photographs and track by track notation. A long overdue issue of the classic first album from Anne Briggs on Topic. Widley regarded as a long-lost treasure and recorded in 1971 by Sean Davies and featuring Johnny Moynihan from Sweenys Men on bouzouki. Anne Briggs began singing in local folk clubs in her teens. In 1962 she became part of the Centre 42 tour which was a leftist group of artists, writers, actors and musicians whose aim was to make arts and culture accessible to the masses. Ewan MacColl first heard Briggs remarkable voice and persuaded her to join the group and tour. There Briggs met MacColls comrade A. L Bert Lloyd who became her mentorBriggs debut EP, The Hazards Of Love, was produced by Lloyd. Lloyd also recorded Briggs for Topic released albums The Iron Muse and The Bird In The Bush.The CD is housed in a clear plastic jewel case with a printed card O-case outer. A 24-page booklet is included, that includes introductions by Anne Briggs and A.L. Lloyd, November 2018 sleeve notes by Ken Hunt, commentaries by Lloyd and Hunt on each individual track, tracklisting, credits and photos / photographic reproductions of documents and newspaper cuttings.
The hype sticker on O-case has the wording "Topic Treasures Deluxe CD Release 24 Page Booklet with (NEW) sleeve notes by Ken Hunt & introduction from Anne Briggs"
Recorded by Sean Davies in 1971.
Track 4 (Go Your Way) is incorrectly credited as "Trad." in the booklet tracklist.
Track 4 (Go Your Way) published by Pentangle Ltd. Track 9 (Living By The Water) published by Logo Songs Ltd. All other songs published by BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.
Front cover photo taken by Pat Delap on Little Bealings Heath, East Suffolk either 1969 or 1970. Anne Briggs and Lurcher Clea.
Anne Briggs sitting on bed photo from Dave Peabody archive.
? &© 2019 Fernie Court Management Limited. Licensed by Proper Records Limited.
There are no durations shown on the release. The timings were obtained by inserting the disc into a media player.The "Anne Briggs" CD by Anne Briggs, released by Topic Records, is a timeless collection that showcases the hauntingly beautiful voice and artistry of one of Britain's most influential folk singers. This self-titled album captures the essence of traditional English folk music with sparse arrangements that highlight Briggs' pure vocals and emotive storytelling. Featuring classic tracks such as "Blackwater Side" and "Go Your Way," this release has become an essential listen for fans of authentic folk music. Anne Briggs emerged in the 1960s British folk revival, earning acclaim for her unadorned singing style and deep connection to traditional songs. Though she recorded only a handful of albums before retiring from public performance, her influence can be heard in generations of artists who followed. The manufacturer, Topic Records, is renowned as one of the oldest independent record labels specializing in folk music; since its founding in 1939, it has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting roots music from across Britain. | | | No. of tracks: |
10 |
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TTSCD2 |
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