As he grew in confidence and dexterity Martin Carthy tested himself with tricky rhythms and challenging songs, and the title track of Byker Hill (1967) electrified the folk scene with its audacious syncopation. His most carefully planned and executed album up to that point, it remains an outstanding achievement.
“An audacious recording that remains Carthy’s benchmark album. A giant step on the road to immortality.” All time classic album HMV Choice
Martin Carthy vocals, guitar
Dave Swarbrick fiddle, mandolin
1 The Man of Burnham Town
2 The Fowler
3 Gentleman Soldier
4 Brigg Fair
5 The Bloody Gardener
6 The Barley Straw
7 Byker Hill
8 Davy Lowston
9 Our Captain Cried All Hands
10 Domeama
11 The Wife of the Soldier
12 John Barleycorn
13 Lucy Wan
14 The Bonny Black Hare
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