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Morris On
Ashley Hutchings, Richard Thompson, Dave Mattacks, John Kirkpatrick, Barry Dransfield, Shirley Collins
Fledg'ling Records
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Morris Call- Greensleeves
- The Nutting Girl
- Old Woman Tossed Up In A Blanket Shepherds Hey Trunkles
- Staines Morris
- Lads A Numchum Young Collins
- Vandals Of Hammerwich
- Willow Tree Bean Setting Shooting
- Ill Go And List For A Sailor
- Princess Royal
- Cuckoos Nest
- Morris Off
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Morris still ON
I have this album on a cassette tape I purchased in the early eighties. I just love the sound of English folk music and the Morris sub-genre. The performers on this CD are superb. Enjoy!
Folk-rock classic
The guy who sees this folk-rock classic solely as a Richard Thompson missed the point. This is a key element in the discography of Ashley Hutchings, who coufounded Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, and the Albion Band. Richard played as a session man (and briefly toured with the Albion Country Band) but this album is about traditional tunes with a rock beat, not original songwriting or guitar heroism.
Indeed, a classic
Those who enjoy Steeleye Span, Albion Band, the New St. George, and their ilk will love this album. The performers are something of an English folk all-star band, many of whom have performed with Albion and Steeleye. The tunes are traditional, the arrangements electric, but respectfully so, and sometimes electrifying even after 25 years.
More Richard Thompson PLEASE
A boring, unremarkable set of songs from the quintessential English folk artist of the late sixties and early seventies. Richard Thompson, who recently was voted # 19 best guitarist in a Rolling Stone poll, is virtually a non-factor. His guitar is barely audible, which is a major mistake, making the music dull and unrewarding. Don't get me wrong there are some moments in here but they are far and few between.