Lal Waterson, an original member of The Watersons, and her son, guitarist Oliver Knight, have written some of the most captivating new songs to have been heard on the folk scene in many years. Other members of the Waterson clan often joined them on their records.
An entirely original collection of songs inspired by love, landscape, family and questing imagination.
“Up with Nick Drake and Richard Thompson in the very front rank of English songwriters.” – MOJO
“The most innovative English folk-related album of recent years” – The Independent
“One of those gems that deserves to be heard by a wider audience – a must-have.” ★★★★ Record Collector
1 At First She Starts
2 Flight of the Pelican
3 Stumbling On
4 How Can I Leave
5 Altisidora
6 Dazed
7 Phoebe
8 Cornfield
9 Midnight Feast
10 So Strange is Man
11 Wilson’s Arms
12 Her Snow White Gown
13 Some Old Salty
Lal Waterson vocals
Oliver Knight guitars
Charles O’Connor fiddles
Jo Freya vocals, sax, clarinets
Ray Williams drums
Troy Donockley whistle
Maria Gilhooly, Norma Waterson, Jim Boyes, Barry Coope, Lester Simpson vocals
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