JOY OF LIVING: A TRIBUTE TO EWAN MACCOLL / VARIOUS

JOY OF LIVING: A TRIBUTE TO EWAN MACCOLL / VARIOUS

This 2-CD set features new interpretations of MacColl's songs from artists who span the worlds of pop, rock, Celtic, and folk. Rather than trying to be a definitive collection, it provides a testament to the range and influence of this remarkable singer and songwriter.
Known as the godfather of the first British folk revival, Ewan MacColl is hailed for writing such classic songs as The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Dirty Old Town, The Shoals of Herring and The Joy of Living. JOY OF LIVING: A TRIBUTE TO EWAN MACCOLL is a flawlessly formed centenary tribute to the multi-talented artist from MacColl s two sons, Calum and Neill.

Highlights include Steve Earle's take on Dirty Old Town, Norma Waterson's peerless rendition of the plight of the travelers in The Moving On Song, Paul Buchanan's (Blue Nile) crooning First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Bombay Bicycle Club s moving version of The Young Birds and Rufus & Martha Wainwright's performance of Sweet Thames Flow Softly.

Additional contributors are evidence of MacColl's far-reaching influence and include such impressive names as Paul Brady, Billy Bragg, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Damien Dempsey, Dick Gaughan, David Gray, Christy Moore, Karine Polwart, and Martin Simpson.

Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan MacColl pays homage to this fearless, uncompromising character whose influence is still felt not only within but far beyond the folk world.
Country USA
Brand Compass Records
Manufacturer Compass Records
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 17707615
Model 35219264
ReleaseDate 2015-10-30
UnitCount 2
UPCs 766397465722
EANs 0766397465722

Country	USA
Brand	Compass Records
Manufacturer	Compass Records
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	17707615
Model	35219264
ReleaseDate	2015-10-30
UnitCount	2
UPCs	766397465722
EANs	0766397465722

JOY OF LIVING: A TRIBUTE TO EWAN MACCOLL / VARIOUS

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