Release Date: 24 August 2018
Label: Fledg'ling
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5020393310925
Genres: Folk Singer Songwriter
Description
Christine Collister's first solo studio album – Blue Aconite – was recorded in 1996 and features an extraordinary selection of songs interpreted by British folk-rock's first lady of soul. Songs from Anna McGarrigle, Lal Waterson, Gillian Welch, Richard Thompson and Christine Collister. 1998's The Dark Gift Of Time is a truly remarkable album, extending the template with songs from Elvis Costello, Bruce Cockburn, Tom Waits, Robert Wyatt and Nick Drake. Guest musicians include Richard Thompson, John Surman, Danny Thompson, Jacqui McShee and B J Cole.
This is the wo wonderful early albums from Christine Collister united in a splendid 2CD set.
"If folk music can have torch singers, Collister is a blazing beacon."
Tracklisting
John Renbourn & Jacqui McShee
Bob & Ron Copper
The Young Tradition
Shirley & Dolly Collins
Anne Briggs
The Young Tradition
Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick
Hedy West
Christine Collister
Christine Collister
