Release Date: 30 September 2016
Label: Cherry Tree / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Box Set
No of Units: 4
Barcode: 5013929691605
Genres: Folk
Description
The Ian Campbell Folk Group were one of the most respected, influential and best known British folk groups of the 1960''s. Taking their origins from Aberdeen, the band formed in Birmingham in 1958. They signed to Transatlantic Records in 1963 and proceeded to record the content of this collection over the next 6 years.
They topped the bill at the Royal Albert Hall, made numerous TV appearances, attended the Newport Folk Festival in 1964 and were prolific live performers throughout Europe. Dave Swarbrick and Dave Pegg who both achieved fame with Fairport Convention, are featured in this collection.
THE STUDIO ALBUMS FEATURED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
DISC ONE:
This Is The Ian Campbell Folk Group - the band''s debut 18 track album released in 1963. Across The Hills - the 2nd album featuring 14 tracks released originally in 1964.
DISC TWO:
Coaldust Ballads - a 1965 album released with 17 tracks and on CD for the very first time. Contemporary Campbells - a 14 track release dating from 1965.
DISC THREE:
New Impressions Of The Ian Campbell Folk Group - a 15 track release from 1966. The Circle Game - final album for Transatlantic appearing on CD for the first time. It features 14 tracks and was originally released in 1968.
DISC FOUR: BONUS TRACKS
Contains all the tracks recorded by the group that don't appear on the 6 albums listed above.
* on CD for the first time
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Various Artists
The Residents
The Residents
The Move
Shirley Bassey
Pat Travers
Mud
Ian Campbell Folk Group
