1. SHIP IN DISTRESS 2. BANKS OF SWEET PRIMROSES 3. JACK ORION 4. MATT HYLAND 5. WHITE HARE 6. LORD OF THE DANCE 7. POOR MURDERED WOMAN 8. CREEPING JANE 9. STREETS OF FORBES 10. LONG LANKIN 11. BRASS BAND MUSIC
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But Two Came By by Martin & Dave Swarbrick Carthy, released 1 July 1994, includes the following tracks: "Jack Orion", "White Hare", "Poor Murdered Woman", "Streets Of Forbes" and more.
This version of But Two Came By comes as a 1xCD. -
"But Two Came By" on CD brings together two of the most influential figures in English folk music: singer-guitarist Martin Carthy and fiddle virtuoso Dave Swarbrick. Originally recorded in the late 1960s, this album captures the duo at a creative peak, reinterpreting traditional British songs with a rare combination of respect for the source material and bold musical imagination. Carthy's distinctive, modal guitar tunings, intricate fingerpicking and clear, narrative vocals weave seamlessly around Swarbrick's agile, expressive fiddle lines, creating performances that feel at once timeless and strikingly immediate. The track list focuses on ballads, dance tunes and story-songs from the English tradition, performed with an intimacy that makes the listener feel as if they are in the same room as the musicians. The CD format offers carefully remastered sound that highlights the warmth of the acoustic instruments and the subtle interplay between voice and fiddle, making this edition an ideal way to discover or rediscover a landmark of the folk revival.
Martin Carthy has long been regarded as one of the central architects of the British folk revival, admired for his adventurous guitar work, his deep song collecting and his influence on generations of artists. His interpretations of traditional material have helped shape the repertoires of major figures across the folk and rock spectrum. Dave Swarbrick, often simply called "Swarb," is celebrated as one of the most important fiddle players in folk music, known for his melodic inventiveness, rhythmic drive and his role in bringing the violin to the forefront of the genre. Together, Carthy and Swarbrick helped redefine what a guitar-fiddle duo could be, and albums like "But Two Came By" are widely seen as touchstones for modern folk performers.
The CD is released by Topic, one of the oldest and most respected independent folk labels. Founded in the UK, Topic has played a crucial role in documenting and promoting traditional and contemporary folk music, especially from Britain and Ireland. Over the decades, the label has built an outstanding catalogue of seminal recordings that preserve important song traditions while also supporting innovative artists who push the boundaries of folk. With carefully curated releases, detailed accompanying materials and a strong archival ethos, Topic has become synonymous with high-quality, authoritative folk releases--making this CD not only a listening pleasure but also part of an important musical legacy.
1. Ship In Distress
2. Banks Of Sweet Primroses
3. Jack Orion
4. Matt Hyland
5. White Hare
6. Lord Of The Dance
7. Poor Murdered Woman
8. Creeping Jane
9. Streets Of Forbes
10. Lord Lankin
11. Brass Band Music
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