For pence and spicy ale introduced the “new” Watersons of the 1970s – when Martin Carthy joined the group. Two music papers judged it Folk Album of the Year in 1975 and, for many, it is the best album that The Watersons have ever produced. Topic has re-mastered the recordings from the original tapes to produce unparalleled sound quality, and re-packaged it in a handsome digipak. Between the opening song Country Life and the closing The Good Old Way are some of the most stirring performances ever committed to record.
“This is the pinnacle of their prolific career – a wonderful collection of passionate solo voices and inspired harmonies. Ageless songs + sharp sense of adventure = certified genius. All time classic album.” HMV Choice
“This classic album of British Folk Music sounds as fresh and astringently beautiful today as it did in 1975, when it was originally released…the harmonies they produce are sharply beautiful. The Watersons’ many fans will be thrilled to see this album newly available on CD with its tracklisting in the original running order – ESSENTIAL” All Music Guide
“This reissue of a classic album is a must-have” Dirty Linen
1 Country Life
2 Swarthfell Rocks
3 Barney
4 Swansea Town
5 Swinton May Song
6 Beggar Man
7 Bellman
8 Sheepshearing
9 Three Day Millionaire
10 King Pharim
11 T Stands for Thomas
12 Malpas Wassail Song
13 Chickens in the Garden
14 The Good Old Way
Available now from:
TOPIC SHOP, AMAZON, ITUNES and on SPOTIFY
