Release Date: 27 October 2023
Label: Free Dirt Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 877746010828
Genres: Folk English Folk
Release Date: 27 October 2023
Label: Pm Press / Free Dirt Records
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 877746010811
Genres: Folk English Folk
Description
Leon Rosselson has been at the forefront of songwriting in England for over sixty years. For 'Chronicling the Times', Rosselson delved into his storied political satirist's song catalog to assemble seventeen of his favorite recordings. Featuring English folk luminaries such as Martin Carthy and Billy Bragg, this collection proves that Rosselson, now well into his 80s, has created an oeuvre comparable to other social critics such as Phil Ochs.
He started performing in the early days of the folk revival as a member of the Galliards with whom he made many radio and TV broadcasts. His early songs were topical-satirical, but eventually absorbed many different influences from around the world. He has recorded many albums and published two songbooks. His song "The World Turned Upside Down" was taken into the pop charts by Billy Bragg and covered by artists including Dick Gaughan and Chumbawamba. Rosselson has also published seventeen children's books, the first of which, 'Rosa's Singing Grandfather', was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 1991. Billy Bragg deftly summed up his career: "Leon Rosselson is the embodiment of the original ideals of punk rock-using fearless wit and political integrity to highlight the hypocrisies of those in power."
Description
Leon Rosselson has been at the forefront of songwriting in England for over sixty years. For 'Chronicling the Times', Rosselson delved into his storied political satirist's song catalog to assemble seventeen of his favorite recordings. Featuring English folk luminaries such as Martin Carthy and Billy Bragg, this collection proves that Rosselson, now well into his 80s, has created an oeuvre comparable to other social critics such as Phil Ochs.
He started performing in the early days of the folk revival as a member of the Galliards with whom he made many radio and TV broadcasts. His early songs were topical-satirical, but eventually absorbed many different influences from around the world. He has recorded many albums and published two songbooks. His song "The World Turned Upside Down" was taken into the pop charts by Billy Bragg and covered by artists including Dick Gaughan and Chumbawamba. Rosselson has also published seventeen children's books, the first of which, 'Rosa's Singing Grandfather', was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 1991. Billy Bragg deftly summed up his career: "Leon Rosselson is the embodiment of the original ideals of punk rock-using fearless wit and political integrity to highlight the hypocrisies of those in power."
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Leon Rosselson
Kaia Kater
Jake Blount
Cinder Well
Mama's Broke
Allison De Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves
Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno
Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard
Leon Rosselson
Leon Rosselson
Leon Rosselson
Leon Rosselson
Leon Rosselson
Leon Rosselson
Leon Rosselson
