A pivotal figure in britains early60s folk revival and subsequent folkrock heyday, shirley collins influence on these movements, and folk music at large, cannot be understated. Shirley collins legendary folk singer and one of englands most respected song collectors has announced her return to recording after 38 years. Were very sorry to announce that shirley collins with the lodestar band, brian catling and matthew shaw are being forced to reschedule their two may dates due to coronavirus covid 19. Lodestar by shirley collins 887828038923 cd barnes. After so long an absence it is very gratifying to be able to welcome a new recording by shirley collins. The return of shirley collins after a 38 year silence. Though shirley collins has been absent from the music scene for many years, her impact has. Recorded at shirley s cottage in lewes, east sussex, in 2015. Theyre spare and simple, occasionally macabre and cruel, sometimes pastoral and lovely. With new album lodestar, shirley has created the unlikeliest release of the century so far.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. She hasnt released an album of new material since 1978 and hardly sang for 30 years but now shirley collins is back with songs full of the. Hdmusic page 12 high definition 24 bit music download. We are thrilled beyond words that she has returned to recording after 38 years. Shirley elizabeth collins mbe born 5 july 1935 is an english folk singer who was a significant contributor to the english folk revival of the 1960s and 1970s.
Lodestar by shirley collins album, english folk music. Shirley collins lodestar mart exclusive lp domino mart. As recent interviews have proven, the now 81yearold matriarch of the british folk tradition has a steeliness that belies the english rose connotations of her vocal style and physical appearance. Granted intimate access to recording sessions for her first new album lodestar in almost four decades, and making adventurous use of seminal audiorecordings from the alan lomax archives, the ballad of shirley collins deliberately eschews the straightforward biopic approach in order to chronicle one womans gallant battle to rise. Shirley collins lodestar leaked album download youtube. Shirley collins lodestar 2016 official digital download 24bit96khz shirley collins lodestar 2016 flac tracks 24 bit96 khz time 43.
On her first release for 38 years, shirley collins covers a collection of english, american and cajun songs dating from the 16th century to the 1950s. And while the musicians are in fine form here, lodestar sounds a bit looser and more casual than her iconic recordings. Shirley collins 1964 album, folk roots, new routes, is an uncompromising work that spearheaded innovation in the middle of the folk music revival. Ive never seen shirley collins live, but forgive me i would have had to have been sixyearsold if id attended her last. Shirley collins is so deeply woven into the folk tradition, her own life story could be the dramatic tale of a forgotten threnody. The result, 2016s lodestar, is her first solo album in four decades, and its a bit different than her classic recordings of the 60s and 70s in both sound and feel. These apocalyptic, portentous words may date back to the 16th century, but they could hardly seem more apposite for these unpredictable and unsettling times. The legendary song collector and singers first album in over thirty years. Lodestar is the work of a woman who sings for the love of singing, and is as invested in the mysteries and joys of these timeless songs as she was halfacentury ago. Shirley collins to release new album lodestar 4th november. The recording of lodestar is, therefore, an event, as it is the first shirley collins album in thirtyeight years.
Tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates on the 18th and 19th july respectively, all the other event details remain the same. Shirley collins death and the lady official video taken from the new album lodestar out now. Shirley collins lodestar 2016 album download download shirley collins lodestar album leak download shirley collins lodestar alb. Shirley collins has been one of our dearest friends and loyal supporters ever since fledgling records began in 1994. We wont compress, alter or take ownership of your content. Comes in a gatefold sleeve and includes a 4 page booklet and a download code. Watch the ballad of shirley collins online vimeo on. Lodestar is a collection of english, american and cajun songs dating from the 16 th century to the. Lodestar is a collection of english, american and cajun songs dating from the 16th century to the 1950s, recorded at shirley s home in lewes by stephen thrower and ossian brown of cyclobe and produced and musically directed by ian kearey. For shirley collins, a folk revival of her very own the. Jeremy suttonhibbertthe guardian f or decades shirley collins was the lost icon, the secret treasure of. A list of shirley collins s albums with links to full track listings and credits. Shirley collins lodestar 2016, heavyweight vinyl, vinyl.
On her first release for 38 years, shirley collins covers a collection of english, american and. You could claim that i was predisposed to love shirley collins and the lodestar bands live show at the barbican. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. She often performed and recorded with her sister dolly, whose accompaniment on piano and portative organ created unique settings for shirley s plain, austere singing style. Shirley collins lodestar lyrics and tracklist genius.
Lodestar is english folk singer shirley collins first album in 38 years and its well worth the wait. Folk roots, new routes with davy graham remastered 2005 shirley collins no roses vinyl shirley collins anthems in eden with dolly collins shirley collins classic collection shirley collins. Lodestar is released today, friday 4th november, on the domino label. There are few, if any, who remain from the old guard of the 1960s british folk revival whose name carries the same weight as shirley collins. In the interim, shirley collins raised her children, worked in shops, and served as president of the english folk dance and song society efdss at cecil sharp house. Five stars for the music, one for dominos confounding tiered release scheme. These are traditional english, american, and cajun folk songs songs from a different world, from a different time.
With lodestar being shirley collins first album after 38 years of relative silence, it was never going to be anything other than an astounding comeback, was it. The new album, lodestar, will be released on november 4 th, and with it, shirley has created the unlikeliest release of the century so far. This track, in particular, seems to provide a good example of joe boyds perceptive. Lodestar is a collection of english, american and cajun songs dating from the 16th century to the 1950s. She hasnt released an album of new material since 1978 and hardly sang for. Shirley collins death and the lady official video youtube. Lodestar is collins first album in 38 years, her first since. Shirley collins lodestar 2016 flac tracks 24bit96 khz time 43. Front cover as both a singer and an archivist, shirley collins is a massively important figure in british traditional folk music, but shes also been something of an enigma since she gave up performing and recording in the 80s. Awake awake split ash tree final verse awake awake may carol southover lyrics. For as many as will with dolly collins 1978 lodestar 2016 lodestar is the seventh studio album by the english folk musician, shirley collins. Find album release information for lodestar shirley collins on allmusic.
Repent, repent sweet england, for dreadful days draw near. Lodestar gives life to a set of various antique songs that shirley has. Listen free to shirley collins lodestar awake awake the split ash tree may carol southover, the banks of green willow and more. Lodestar, an album by shirley collins on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Now in her early 80s, the folk singer continues to make music and develop as though she were half that age. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4.
One of the principal reasons for this is the condition of dysphonia, brought on by a painful marriage breakup. Shirley collins one of the most respected and legendary folk song collectors and singers has announced her return to recording after 38 years with lodestar. Sweet england vinyl shirley collins the power of the true love knot vinyl shirley collins the harvest years with dolly collins cd1 shirley collins. Collins revealed at that concert, and on lodestar, falls several octaves below the soaring one that made her famous on traditional touchstones like the power of the true.