A L Lloyd occupied a unique position in the British folksong revival. Much-loved father-figure and mentor to many younger singers, he was a performer of persuasive charm, as well as an international authority on folklore and a frequent broadcaster. Lloyd was for a while artistic director of Topic Records and encouraged the early recordings of many of the folk scene’s finest performers. ‘First Person’ is a remarkable selection of his own favourite English folk songs. Lloyd is accompanied by Alf Edwards – concertina and Dave Swarbrick – fiddle.
1 Four Drunken Maidens
2 St. James’ Hospital
3 Kelly Gang
4 I Wish My Love
5 Jack Orion
6 Lover’s Ghost
7 Rocking the Cradle
8 Drover’s Dream
9 Short Jacket and White Trousers
10 Sovay, the Female Highwayman
11 Reynardine
12 Farewell Nancy
13 Fanny Blair
14 Shickered As He Could Be
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