Anne Briggs Proper TSCD504 music/sound recording CD Folk Anne Briggs
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CD Topic Release date: 03/May/1999
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1817457
Details / Tracklist:
1. THE RECRUITED COLLIER 2. THE DOFFING MISTRESS 3. SHE MOVES THROUGH THE FAIR 4. LET NO MAN STEAL YOUR THYME 5. LOWLANDS 6. MY BONNY BOY 7. POLLY VAUGHAN 8. ROSEMARY LANE 9. GATHERING RUSHES IN THE MONTH OF MAY 10. THE WHIRLY WHORL 11. THE STONECUTTER BOY 12. MARTINMAS TIME 13. BLACKWATER SIDE 14. THE SNOW IT MELTS THE SOONEST 15. WILLIE O'WINSBURY 16. GO YOUR WAY 17. THORNEYMOOR WOODS 18. THE CUCKOO 19. REYNARDINE 20. YOUNG TAMBLING 21. LIVING BY THE WATER 22. MAA BONNY LAD
Description:
"A Collection" is an essential CD anthology celebrating the timeless artistry of English folk singer Anne Briggs, released by the renowned folk label Topic. Bringing together key recordings from her all-too-brief career, this collection showcases the haunting purity of her unaccompanied voice, as well as intimate performances with minimal instrumental backing. The tracks reflect the rich tradition of British and Irish folk song: ancient ballads, songs of love and loss, and narratives drawn from the oral tradition, interpreted with a rare emotional clarity and a complete absence of artifice. Every song on this CD underlines why Anne Briggs has long been considered a "musician's musician", revered by fellow artists and dedicated folk enthusiasts.
At the heart of "A Collection" is Briggs' unique vocal presence: direct, unaffected, and effortlessly expressive. Her phrasing and ornamentation are subtle yet deeply rooted in folk tradition, making familiar songs feel both archetypal and intensely personal. The CD offers a carefully curated overview of different facets of her work, from stark a cappella interpretations to delicately accompanied pieces that still keep her voice firmly in the foreground. The selection and sequencing invite the listener to experience her music as more than just a set of songs--it becomes a coherent portrait of one of folk's most enigmatic and influential figures.
Anne Briggs is a pivotal yet elusive figure in the British folk revival of the 1960s and 1970s. She recorded relatively little and withdrew from the public eye early, but the impact of her work has been profound and enduring. Her interpretations of traditional material and her own songs have influenced generations of folk and folk-rock artists; major names within the scene have cited her as a key inspiration. Briggs' legacy lies not in chart positions but in the deep respect she commands among musicians and connoisseurs, and in the way her recordings have helped shape the modern understanding of traditional song.
The CD is released by Topic, one of the oldest and most respected independent folk labels in the world. For decades, Topic has played a central role in documenting, preserving, and promoting traditional music from the British Isles and beyond. Their catalog includes landmark recordings of the folk revival and important archival releases, often produced with great care for sound quality, historical context, and detailed presentation. With "A Collection", Topic once again underscores its reputation for thoughtful, authoritative releases, offering both new listeners and long-time fans an accessible yet high-quality gateway into the music of Anne Briggs.
1. The Recruited Collier -
2. The Doffing Mistress -
3. She Moves Through The Fair -
4. Let No Man Steal Your Thyme -
5. Lowlands -
6. My Bonny Boy -
7. Polly Vaughan -
8. Rosemary Lane -
9. Gathering Rushes In The Month Of May -
10. The Whirly Whorl -
11. The Stonecutter Boy -
12. Martinmas Time -
13. Blackwater Side -
14. The Snow It Melts The Soonest -
15. Willie O'winsbury -
16. Go Your Way -
17. Thorneymoor Woods -
18. The Cuckoo -
19. Reynardine -
20. Young Tambling -
21. Living By The Water -
22. Maa Bonny Lad -
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