This was my introduction to Steeleye Span . Released in 1975. Of course the title song, “All Around My Hat” is my favourite song on the album, but this album has real depth. The singing is top notch – topped by Maddy Prior, and backed up by four other awesome singers.
The Band at the time:
Maddy Prior (vocals)
Tim Hart (vocals, guitar, dulcimer)
Bob Johnson (vocals, guitar)
Rick Kemp (vocals, bass guitar)
Peter Knight (vocals, violin, mandolin)
Nigel Pegrum (drums, flute)
Track Listing:
track
title
lyrics
description
1.
Black Jack Davy
lyrics
2.
Hard Times of Old England
lyrics
3.
Cadgwith Anthem
lyrics
4.
Sum Waves (Tunes)
instr.
5.
The Wife of Usher’s Well
lyrics
6.
Gamble Gold (Robin Hood)
lyrics Child Ballad #132
7.
All Around My Hat
lyrics
8.
Dance With Me
lyrics ” a version of a Scandinavian ballad Herr Olof och Älvorna” – from wikipedia
9.
Bachelors Hall
lyrics
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