Nic Jones -Penguin Eggs -TOPIC CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Canadee-I-O

1.2 Drowned Lovers

1.3 Humpback Whale

1.4 Little Pot Stove

1.5 Courting Is a Pleasure

1.6 Barrack Street

1.7 Planxty Davis

1.8 Flandyke Shore

1.9 Farewell to the Gold

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Penguin Eggs by Nic Jones, released 24 February 1992, includes the following tracks: "The Humpback Whale", "Courting Is A Pleasure", "Planxty Davis", "Farewell To The Gold" and more. This version of Penguin Eggs comes as a 1xCD. -

This mature work of a brilliant song-interpreter and guitarist, packed with fresh songs and novel settings, is rendered all the more valuable by the scarcity of his recordings. When Bob Dylan appropriated his arrangement of "Canadee-I-O," it was just one sign of Jones' status among musicians as well as lay listeners.

This release is a pressing of the 1991 CD (ostensibly) without IFPI codes. For re-pressings with IFPI codes, see [r=12167049] and [r=15055689]. Disc Label: ? Topic Records 1980 ? &© Topic Records 1991 Manufactured In Austria Tray Card: First published by Topic 1980 This CD release ? &© Topic Records Ltd 1991 Topic Records Ltd, 50 Stroud Green Road, London N4 3EF. Clear portion of inner ring of CD has no mould details or IFPI codes.

"Penguin Eggs" is a landmark folk album by the acclaimed English singer and guitarist Nic Jones, released in 1980 on CD format by Topic Records. This collection features masterful interpretations of traditional British folk songs, brought to life through Jones's intricate fingerstyle guitar work and evocative vocals. The album includes standout tracks such as "Canadee-I-O," "The Little Pot Stove," and "Farewell to the Gold." Widely regarded as one of the greatest British folk albums ever recorded, "Penguin Eggs" has influenced generations of musicians with its innovative arrangements and heartfelt storytelling. Nic Jones is celebrated for his unique approach to traditional music, blending technical virtuosity with deep emotional resonance. Before a tragic car accident curtailed his performing career in 1982, he had established himself as one of Britain's foremost interpreters of folk song. His earlier works include critically acclaimed albums like "Ballads & Songs" (1970) and "Noah's Ark Trap" (1977). Despite adversity, his legacy endures through reissues and tributes from fellow artists. Topic Records is one of the oldest independent record labels in the world, founded in 1939 in England. Renowned for its dedication to preserving and promoting traditional music from Britain and beyond, Topic has played an instrumental role in shaping the modern folk revival movement. Their catalog boasts releases from legendary artists such as Ewan MacColl, Shirley Collins, June Tabor, Martin Carthy?and Nic Jones himself?making them a cornerstone institution within global roots music.

Producer:

Tony Engle

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TSCD411

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