Anne Briggs (Lp)

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Cat No: TTSCD002

Format Details: Lp

Release Date: 22 March 2019

Label: Topic

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 714822890021

Genres: Folk Folk

Release Date: 05 March 2021

Label: Topic

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 714822940030

Genres: Folk Folk

Description

This eponymous 1971 debut album by Anne Briggs, largely unavailable for 48 years, is widely regarded as a pillar of any folk collection. Re-issued here as part of the Topic Treasures series â€“ the label's classic and notable albums expanded in deluxe format with rare images, new liner notes (by esteemed journalist, Ken Hunt) â€“ 'Anne Briggs' heralds a huge resurgence of interest in this most reclusive of folk doyennes.

This debut album contains some of Briggs' most notable songs, including 'Blackwater Slide,' which she famously taught to Bert Jansch, (who recorded it on his 'Jack Orion' album) and 'Go Your Way,' co-written with Jansch. As with the 1971 original, the sleeve here contains song notes by the highly-regarded English folk singer and collector of folk songs, A.L. Lloyd.

Anne Briggs began singing in local folk clubs in her teens. In 1962, she became part of the Centre 42 - a leftist group of artists, writers, actors and musicians whose aim was to make arts and culture accessible to the masses. Ewan MacColl first heard Briggs' remarkable voice and persuaded her to join the group and tour. There Briggs met MacColl's comrade, A.L. 'Bert' Lloyd who became her mentor, producing her debut EP, 'The Hazards Of Love,' and recording Briggs for Topic landmark albums, 'The Iron Muse' and 'The Bird In The Bush.'

Briggs went on to record a follow-up album, 'The Time Has Come,' for CBS which, at the time, sold poorly and was rapidly deleted. Two years later, she recorded again but blocked the subsequent album's release, disheartened as she was by her singing. She retired from the limelight only to resurface in the mid 90's to perform only momentarily with Bert Jansch for a TV documentary.

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This eponymous 1971 debut album by Anne Briggs, largely unavailable for 48 years, is widely regarded as a pillar of any folk collection. Re-issued here on classic black, 180gm vinyl, as part of the Topic Treasures series - the label's classic and notable albums expanded in deluxe format with rare images, new liner notes (by esteemed journalist, Ken Hunt). 'Anne Briggs' heralds a huge resurgence of interest in this most reclusive of folk doyennes.

This debut album contains some of Briggs' most notable songs, including 'Blackwater Slide,' which she famously taught to Bert Jansch, (who recorded it on his 'Jack Orion' album) and 'Go Your Way,' co-written with Jansch. As with the 1971 original, the sleeve here contains song notes by the highly-regarded English folk singer and collector of folk songs, A.L. Lloyd.

Anne Briggs began singing in local folk clubs in her teens. In 1962, she became part of the Centre 42 - a leftist group of artists, writers, actors and musicians whose aim was to make arts and culture accessible to the masses. Ewan MacColl first heard Briggs' remarkable voice and persuaded her to join the group and tour. There Briggs met MacColl's comrade, A.L. 'Bert' Lloyd who became her mentor, producing her debut EP, 'The Hazards Of Love,' and recording Briggs for Topic landmark albums, 'The Iron Muse' and 'The Bird In The Bush.'

Briggs went on to record a follow-up album, 'The Time Has Come,' for CBS which, at the time, sold poorly and was rapidly deleted. Two years later, she recorded again but blocked the subsequent album's release, disheartened as she was by her singing. She retired from the limelight only to resurface in the mid 90's to perform only momentarily with Bert Jansch for a TV documentary.
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