Hand Me Down

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Cat No: PRCD64

Release Date: 14 August 2020

Label: Pure Records

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 5060066680405

Genres: Folk English Folk

Release Date: 22 January 2021

Label: Pure Records

Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units: 2

Barcode: 5060066680450

Genres: Folk English Folk

Description
Kate Rusby's album, Hand Me Down, started life a few years ago whilst she was rehearsing for the Jo Whiley Show on BBC Radio 2. Jo asks her live music guests to perform songs of their own plus any cover version of their choice, Kate's choice at that time was Oasis' "Don't Go Away"; on her second visit to the show she chose by 'Friday I'm in Love' by The Cure.

"As a folk singer, it's what I do, re-interpret existing songs, but usually the songs are much, much older. After playing a version of Oasis' 'Don't Go Away' on the BBC Radio 2 Jo Whiley show, about 5 years ago, it dawned on me that not just the very old songs are handed down through the generations, but also favourite songs of any age, of any generation. Songs are precious for many different reasons. With 'Don't Go Away' proving so popular on the last album and hearing the reaction when we performed it on tour, I decided, "Right, that's it! I am doing a whole album of covers."

It was always the plan to make this album this year, lock-down just made it more intimate. We have laughed and we have cried, we have danced and we have sung. All of that is here, engrained in every track."

Description
This limited edition vinyl release is a double disc pressing on 180g heavyweight, translucent ORANGE vinyl. The beautiful record sleeve is a gatefold design to fit both LPs.

NB: This 2nd pressing is not numbered.

Featuring the BBC Radio 2 playlisted single Manic Monday

Kate Rusby's brand new album, Hand Me Down, started life a few years ago whilst she was rehearsing for the Jo Whiley Show on BBC Radio 2. Jo asks her live music guests to perform songs of their own plus a cover and are given free rein to choose which that song will be.

There is no more perfect a time for an album like this, more fate than design though. Kate hopes these songs will bring a smile for people who hear them, the recognition, the chance to sing along, comfort and the memories attached to each and every one of them. "Just forget the world for a moment and let the music in." Kate says, "Music is such a powerful potion, it can't heal the world but it can heal the heart, even for a fleeting moment."

Youtube - Official Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAlslN90CWw
Tracklisting
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