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With great honour Fledg’ling Records announce a deluxe reissue of Andy Robert’s splendid 1973 album - and the Great Stampede - originally released on the legendary Elektra label. One of this country’s under-acknowledged guitarists and song-writers, Andy Roberts was a leading member of the Liverpool Scene, Plainsong, Grimms and the Hank Wangford Band. He has toured with Roy Harper, Pink Floyd and Roger McGough amongst many, many others. On Andy Roberts & the Great Stampede his band are pianist Zoot Money (of Big Roll Band fame), B J Cole - Europe’s finest pedal steel guitarist, electric violinist Mick Kaminski (from the Electric Light Orchestra) and the fabulous Fotheringay rhythm section – Pat Donaldson and Gerry Conway. The legendary Ollie Halsall adds lead guitar on the first track. For this edition Andy Roberts has written extensive sleeve notes chronicling the recording and the background to the songs. Carefully re-mastered from the original master tapes, the package includes previously unpublished photographs and five previously unreleased bonus tracks. track list: Speed Well Clowns On The Road Lord Of The Groves Bottom Of The Garden Kid Jealousy The Great Stampede High Time Home In The Sun (53 Miles From) Spanish Town plus Home At Last Lost Highway Living In The Hills Of Zion New Karenski Having A Party Barcode number 5020393 306423 Release date 23rd April 2007 more information can be found at: www.andyrobertsmusic.com Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=1 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=4
Recorded back in 1972 but never previously released - 'Sing A Song For You' captures Anne Briggs at her glorious best. Ten songs - five originals by Anne along with beautiful traditional material like 'Sovay', 'The Bird In The Bush' and 'Sullivan's John'. Backing by Barry Dransfield and Steve Ashley's Ragged Robin band. track list: Hills Of Greenmoor Sing A Song For You Sovay I Thought I Saw You Again Summer’s In Travelling’s Easy The Yellow Bittern Tongue In Cheek The Bird In The Bush Sullivan’s John ANNE BRIGGS - vocals, bouzouki, guitar STEVE ASHLEY - vocals, harmonica, whistle BARRY DRANSFIELD - violin RICHARD BYERS - vocals, guitar, mandolin BRIAN DIPROSE - bass guitar JOHN THOMPSON - drums Release date: 19th September 1996 Barcode number: 5020393 300827 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=4 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=5
Brotherhood - a classic title from 1972, the second album by CHRIS McGREGOR’s magnificent big band: the BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH. Mighty music for the head, the heart and the feet. Long out of print, this wonderful album continues the ground-breaking music of their spectacular debut album (now on FLED 3062). “The Brotherhood of Breath is the kind of band you want to tell people about. It’s not for private enjoyment, or for worship by a elitist cult. The Brotherhood’s music is for sharing with the world, and that’s what makes its name so apt: the musicians and the audience are brothers (and sisters), and they share the same breath, becoming merely parts of the same giant metabolism. Chris McGregor came out of South Africa in 1964, leading a band called the Blue Notes. Three of those Blue Notes can be heard on this record, and the fact that Mongezi Feza, Dudu Pukwana and Louis Moholo are still with Chris is some tribute to the fantastic empathy they share, both personally and in the music they make together.” From Richard Williams contemporary sleeve note. Chris McGregor ~ leader, piano, African xylophone Malcolm Griffiths ~ trombone Nick Evans ~ trombone Mongezi Feza - pocket trumpet, Indian flute Mark Charig ~ cornet Harry Beckett ~ trumpet Dudu Pukana ~ alto saxophone Ronnie Beer ~ tenor saxophone, Indian flute Alan Skidmore ~ tenor and soprano saxophone Harry Miller ~ bass Louis Moholo ~ drums, percussion Mike Osborne ~ alto saxophone, clarinet Gary Windo ~ saxophone “An energetic mixture of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra.” track list: Nick Tete Joyful Noises Think Of Something Do It Funky Boots March Release date: 26th February 2007 Barcode number: 5020393 306324 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=5 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=11 The album Live, Love, Larf & Loaf was first released in 1987 and is a wonderful and rare collaboration between four experimental world-class master musicians: JOHN FRENCH - original drummer with Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band, FRED FRITH - founder of the art-rock ensemble Henry Cow, HENRY KAISER - innovative experimental guitarist and composer and RICHARD THOMPSON - singer-songwriter par excellence and founding member of Fairport Convention. “A oddball delight from four truly gifted musicians” - Live, Love, Larf & Loaf was judged 'Rock Album of the Week' by the New York Times. This carefully re-mastered and packaged edition adds four previously unreleased live tracks. “As it draws on music from at least four continents, 'Live, Love, Larf and Loaf' romps past borderlines”. John French : drums, vocals Fred Frith : bass, violin, vocals Henry Kaiser : guitar, sanshin Richard Thompson : guitar, vocals track list: Wings á la Mode Killerman Gold Posse Where's The Money? Hai Sai Oji-San Drowned Dog Black Night Surfin' USA A Blind Step Away The Second Time Tir-Nan-Darag Disposable Thoughts Bird In God's Garden / Lost and Found Drumboogie The Same Thing Night Comes In live Invisible Means live Quick Sign / Suzanne live Madness Of Love live Release date: 14th April 2008 Barcode number: 5020393 306720 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=11 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=6
Fledg’ling Records proudly present the long-overdue release on CD of a classic title from 1971 by CHRIS McGREGOR’s magnificent big band ~ BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH. Arguably one of the most influential albums to emerge from the London jazz scene of the early 1970s. The Brotherhood of Breath was an exuberant big-band created by South African born pianist and composer Chris McGregor. In South Africa, McGregor had formed the racially mixed Blue Notes in the early 1960’s.By 1964, finding it very difficult to work at home, they left for Europe, finally settling in London in 1966. The Blue Notes - Chris McGregor, Dudu Pukwana, Mongezi Feza, Johnny Dyani and Louis Moholo made a huge impact on London’s jazz scene and befriended many in London’s emerging avant-garde jazz community. The Brotherhood Of Breath was essentially the expatriate Blue Notes augmented by a large number of their friends from the British jazz community. The ensemble played an “energetic mixture of Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra but retained a unique feel due to the South African influences and the intelligent arrangements.” McGregor dreamed of keeping the band together “not as an institution, but as a community.” Unfortunately the economics of touring with such a large ensemble made that impossible. The group with a varying line-up continued to perform and record sporadically until McGregor’s untimely death in May 1990. Sadly Mongezi Feza died in December 1975, Johnny Dyani in October 1986 and Dudu Pukwana June 1990. Their wonderful joyous music continues to be performed by the occasional Dedication Orchestra. Chris McGregor ~ leader, piano, African xylophone Malcolm Griffiths ~ trombone Nick Evans ~ trombone Mongezi Feza - pocket trumpet, Indian flute Mark Charig ~ cornet Harry Beckett ~ trumpet Dudu Pukwana ~ alto saxophone Ronnie Beer ~ tenor saxophone, Indian flute Alan Skidmore ~ tenor and soprano saxophone Harry Miller ~ bass Louis Moholo ~ drums, percussion Mike Osborne ~ alto saxophone, clarinet John Surman ~ baritone and soprano “Probably the most exciting band of any kind in London at the present” Melody Maker 1971 “One of the truly legendary modern jazz big bands” The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD track list: MRA Davashe’s Dream The Bride Andromeda Night Poem Union Special Release date: 26th February 2007 Barcode number: 5020393 306225 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=6 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=7 A fantastic collaborative album from five divas of folk, blues and soul. Recorded in 1995 on the Isle of Man, this album stands "a benchmark of British folk singing." The very cream of British women singers - CHRISTINE COLLISTER, MELANIE HARROLD, JULIE MATTHEWS, HELEN WATSON & CHRIS WHILE - in a unique collaboration, producing a sound that is both inspired & breathtaking. track list: Over & Over Ain’t No Sunshine Another Year Another Day The Calling Gone The Letter Father Adieu Guilty Shake Out Your Silver Circle Round The Sun Rise Above The Tide Of Life CHRISTINE COLLISTER - vocals, guitar, shaker, tambourine MELANIE HARROLD - vocals, guitar, piano JULIE MATTHEWS - vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin HELEN WATSON - vocals, guitar, harmonica CHRIS WHILE - vocals, guitar, dulcimer Released 11th April 1996 Barcode number: 5020393 100526 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=7 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=8 Folk, Blues & Beyond... was first released in 1965. The recording established Davy Graham's reputation, influenced a whole generation of acoustic guitarists and was one of the first steps towards British folk-rock. Fledg’ling Records are very proud to reissue one on the most important recordings from the 1960’s Folk Revival. For this carefully remastered edition we have restored all the elements of the original artwork and added five very rare bonus tracks, new sleeve-notes and previously unpublished photographs. “The incredible, life-affirming sound of books being rewritten: if you only own one British ‘folk’ record from the 1960s, this ought to be a strong candidate.” fROOTS. track list: Leavin’ Blues Cocaine Sally Free And Easy Black Is The Colour Of My True Love’s Hair Rock Me Baby Seven Gypsies Ballad Of The Sad Young Men Moanin’ Skillet (Good And Greasy) Ain’t Nobody’s Business What I Do Maajan (A Taste Of Tangier) I Can’t Keep From Crying Sometimes Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright My Babe Goin’ Down Slow Better Git In Your Soul plus She Moved Through The Fair Mustapha Angi Davy’s Train Blues 3/4AD Release date: 30th May 2005 Barcode number: 5020393 305024 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=8 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=9 First released in 1968 Large As Life And Twice As Natural is a tremendous acoustic-folk-blues-jazz masterpiece. As always with Davy Graham’s music seems to defy any attempt to categorise - perhaps the simplest description would be “great music”. Davy is joined by the legendary Harold McNair on flute, Dick Heckstall-Smith on saxophone, Jon Hiseman on drums (both from Coliseum) and Danny Thompson (from Pentangle) on double bass. "Davy was returning from Tangier with musical ideas when the rest of us were still thinking in terms of Brighton Beach and Bert Weedon" John Renbourn track list: Both Sides Now Bad Boy Blues Tristano Babe, It Ain't No Lie Bruton Town Sunshine Raga Freight Train Blues Jenra Electric Chair Good Morning Blues Beautiful City Blue Raga Release date: 19th September 2005 Barcode number: 5020393 305426 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=9 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=10 Davy Graham's 1966 powerful rythmn'n'blues tinged collection Midnight Man finally sees a long-overdue appearance on compact disc. For this very carefully re-mastered edition Fledg’ling have restored all the elements of the original artwork and added new sleeve notes and several previously unpublished photographs. "To this day Davy Graham is my absolute hero - always has been." Bert Jansch track list: No Preacher Blues The Fakir I'm Looking Thru' You Hummingbird Watermelon Man Stormy Monday Money Honey Walkin' The Dog Fire In My Soul Lost Lover Blues Neighbour, Neighbour Jubilation Rags And Old Iron Jelly Roll Baker Release date: 31st October 2005 Barcode number: 5020393 305327 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=10 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=12 First released in 1967, Watch The Stars is a remarkable long-lost gem from the mid-'sixties British folk revival. A beautiful collection of folk, blues and haikus, the album melds a folk-boom topicality with a fine "beat" sensibility; uniting the Afro-American West Coast with suburban London. Long out-of-print, the record is an early milestone in the careers of Dorris Henderson and John Renbourn. Contains two songs written by Anne Briggs and an early cover of Arthur Lee’s Message To Pretty. "A marvelous album - so good to see it re-released after nearly 40 years." track list: When You Hear Them Cuckoos Hollerin' It's Been A Long Time 30 Days In Jail No More My Lord Watch The Stars There's Anger In This Land Mosaic Patterns Tomorrow Is A Long Time For Lovin' Me Come Up Horsey God Bless The Child The Time Has Come Poems Of Solitude: Poems of my heart / Eighteen tedious ways / Magic string Lonely Mood Gonna Tell My Message To Pretty Release date: 19th September 2005 Barcode number: 5020393 305525 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=12 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=13 Fotheringay's beautiful debut album was recorded in 1970, and has long been regarded as one of the greatest achievements of British folk-rock. Sandy Denny, Trevor Lucas, Jerry Donahue, Pat Donaldson and Gerry Conway created a magical ensemble sound and one of the finest albums of Sandy's career. It has been out of print for sometime. For this carefully remastered edition Fledg'ling have restored all of the original artwork and added four bonus tracks - performances recorded at the 1970 Rotterdam Festival. * Remastering approved by original producer Joe Boyd. track list Nothing More The Sea The Ballad of Ned Kelly Winter Winds Peace In The End The Way I Feel The Pond And The Stream Too Much Of Nothing Banks Of The Nile plus live bonus tracks: Two Weeks Last Summer Nothing More Banks Of The Nile Memphis Tennessee Release date: 28th July 2004 Barcode number: 5020393 304429 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=13 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=14 A deluxe reissue of Helen Watson’s debut album - Blue Slipper - first released by EMI Records in 1987. The album was produced by Glyn Johns in Los Angeles - among the musicians playing on the recording were Bernie Leadon (the Eagles), Jerry Donahue (Fairport Convention), Steve Lukather (Toto), Paul Barrere, Bill Payne and Richie Hayward (Little Feat). The sessions were the first time the musicians from Little Feat had recorded together since Lowell George’s death in 1979. For this edition we have added two rare tracks from 12” singles and two previously unreleased demo recordings. track list: You’re Not The Rule (You’re The Exception) Boy’s Own World When You Love Me I Get Lazy The New Rock Island Line Blue Slipper Don’t Stop Now I’m Jealous Dear Sway Chrome Soldier Don’t Forget To Say Your Prayers Rock Myself To Sleep Speechless Soul Infection Don’t Forget To Say Your Prayers (demo) This Must Be Paradise (demo) Release date: 19th September 2006 Barcode number: 5020393 305822 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=14 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=15 A beautiful new collection from one of Britain's most distinctive and acclaimed voices. On Doffing Helen pays tribute to some of her favourite songs and songwriters. From an idiosyncratic reading of Junior Parker's 'Mystery Train', through the exuberant high jinx of the Maddox Brothers' 'I Want To Live And Love' to the deep soul of Paul Kelly's 'Personally'. Through a magical series of understated arrangements, focussed around Helen's remarkable voice, doffing affirms all that is best in British folk-soul. Doffing is a particular favourite album here in the Fledg'ling cupboard. doff dof, vt to take off, to put off, to lift (one's hat) in greeting someone track list: Keep What I Got Personally Mystery Train I Want To Live & Love Cruisin’ I Thank The Lord My Prayers Have Not Been Answered Losing The Feeling Barefootin’ Icy Blue Heart Ain’t Got You Have Mercy I’m Your Puppet That’s All It Took I Thought About You Lush Life Release date: 11th October 1999 Barcode number: 5020393 302425 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=15 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=16 A magnificent third solo album from Helen - one of Britain's finest singer-songwriters - for Fledg'ling. A stunning collection of Helen's magical understated songs - beguiling songs of hope, intriguing songs of love lost and new love found, and some exquisite pastoral vignettes - all focussed around her glorious acclaimed voice. Lifesize makes the final part of a loose trilogy with Doffing (1999) and Somersault (1997). "The very best in folk-soul from Britain". track list: Windfall Future Bone Magnificent Arterials Crying In My Dreams Lifesize Too Bad I'm A Millionaire Fire Goes Out Quicksetts How Come Your New Lover Made For Love Joel's Release date: 25th March 2002 Barcode number: 5020393 303125 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=16 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=18 One of the very finest British folk/roots albums of all time finally reappears on compact disc. Majestic music for the heart, head and feet. Alright Jack has been acknowledged as a classic of the English folk-rock genre and the Home Service as “Britain’s finest folk big band.” The album has been carefully remastered to bring out all the sonic detail. “An absolutely essential purchase.” fROOTS JONATHAN DAVIE ~ Bass, Chorus Vocals HOWARD EVANS ~ Trumpets, Flugelhorn ANDY FINDON ~ Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Flutes, Clarinet MICHAEL GREGORY ~ Drums & Percussion STEVE KING ~ Keyboards, Accordion, Chorus Vocals JOHN TAMS ~ Vocals & 2nd Guitar GRAEME TAYLOR ~ Lead Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Chorus Vocals ROGER WILLIAMS ~ Trombone, Tuba & Euphonium track list: Alright Jack Rose Of Allendale Radstock Jig Sorrow/Babylon The Duke of Marlborough Fanfare A Lincolnshire Posy - Dublin Bay : Horkstow Grange : Rufford Park Poachers : Brisk Young Sailor : Lord Melbourne : The Lost Lady Found Look Up Look Up Scarecrow release date: 30th May 1998 barcode number: 5020393 301527 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=18 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=19 The long-awaited appearance on compact disc of this fine soundtrack from the Royal National Theatre cycle of Mystery Plays, with special guest appearance from Linda Thompson. Originally released by Coda Records in 1985, now carefully remastered from the original tapes. Captured on this disc are some remarkable performances from John Tams and Bill Caddick - two leading lights of the British folk scene. BILL CADDICK ~ Rhythm Guitar & Vocals JONATHAN DAVIE ~ Bass, Percussion & Backing Vocals HOWARD EVANS ~ Trumpets ANDY FINDON ~ Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Flute and Clarinet MICHAEL GREGORY ~ Drums & Percussion STEVE KING ~ Keyboards JOHN TAMS ~ Vocals & Melodeon GRAEME TAYLOR ~ Lead Guitar, Banjo & Backing Vocals ROGER WILLIAMS ~ Trombone, Tuba & Euphonium with PHIL LANGHAM ~ Fiddle, Accordion and Vocals EVE MATHESON ~ Backing Vocals PHIL PICKETT ~ Recorders, Shawn, Rauschpfeife LINDA THOMPSON ~ Solo Vocals track listing : 1 The NATIVITY God : Creation : Serpents Dance : Cain And Abel : Dont Be An Outlaw 2 The NATIVITY II Appearance Of The Archangel : Shay Fan Yan Ley : Journey To Bethlehem : The Nativity : Lay Me Low Herod 3 The NATIVITY III The Kings : Shepherds Arise 4 The PASSION Entry To Jerusalem : Betrayal And Denial : All In The Morning Part I The Arrest : Scourging : All In The Morning Part II The Trial : Lewk Up Lewk Up 5 The PASSION II The Road To Calvary : Crucifixion : The Moon Shines Bright : We Sing Allelujah 6 DOOMSDAY God : Wonderous Love : The Death Of Mary 7 DOOMSDAY II The Coronation Of The Virgin : Lyke Wake Dirge : Judgement : The Wheel Release date: 30th May 1998 Barcode number: 5020393 301428 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=19 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=20 The greatest British rock'n'folk band of them all - captured in all their live glory - with brass blazing, lead guitar screaming and a rock solid rhythm section. 'WILD LIFE' was recorded direct to DAT at the Sidmouth Festival. and London's Purcell Room and Half Moon during August 1992 with Bill Caddick on lead vocals. A glorious aural souvenir of "Britain's finest folk big band." track list: Chaconne The Reaper / Scarecrow / Battle of The Somme Lili Marlene Walks Away / Pappa Joe’s Polka Born A Dog, Died A Gentleman Napoleon’s Grande March Summer Is A’ Coming In The Encounter She Moves Among Men Never Gonna Be A Cowboy Now One More Whiskey Battle Pavanne / Peat Bog Soldiers Stay On The Line Rainbow Waistcoat BILL CADDICK - lead vocals, guitar JONATHAN DAVIE - electric bass ALAN DUNN - accordion, keyboards HOWARD EVANS - trumpet ANDY FINDON - saxophone, clarinet, flute SEBASTIAN GUARD - drums & Percussion PETE MURRAY - keyboards RALPH SALMINS - drums & Percussion GRAEME TAYLOR - lead guitar, vocals ROGER WILLIAMS - trombone Released 18th April 1995 Barcode number: 5020393 300124 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=20 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=21 The Sultans of Squeeze is a splendid new collaboration between two of England’s finest squeezebox maestros - masters of all that needs squeezing. JOHN KIRKPATRICK well known from his recordings with Brass Monkey, the Richard Thompson Band and solo has teamed up with the House Band’s acclaimed CHRIS PARKINSON to record a diverse collection of tunes and songs. The duo take on a powerful repertoire drawn from the English tradition, music hall, zydeco and some original compositions. “Exceptionally fine playing from two of the best in the business. It’s interesting, lively and fun – what more could you possibly want?” The Living Tradition. Nominated as "duo of the year" 2006 BBC Radio2 Folk Awards track list: Under Paris Skies Ye Gentlemen Of High Renown A Tankard Of Ale Canone Cannelloni Fare Ye Well, Lovely Nancy Golden Glove Since My Bird Has Flied Away Squeeze Box Liberty Bell The Knock On The Door / Cooley’s Reel / Sally Gardens African Waltz On Pulling Down The Rail Of Parky’s Shower Curtain The Rambling Sailor El Choclo I’m A Hog For You Release date: 21st July 2005 Barcode number: 5020393 305624 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=21 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=22 A remarkable journey through the English Midwinter in music and song. The customs and traditions of England at Midwinter yield a breathtaking array of dazzling riches. Accordion maestro John Kirkpatrick takes the listener through tunes celebrating Midwinter dance, rhymes of hope and luck-bringing, songs in honour of food and seasonal merriment and an original song all about the Nativity from the on-looking creatures viewpoint. JOHN KIRKPATRICK ~ voice, button accordion, anglo concertinas and two-row melodeon SALLY KIRKPATRICK ~ vocals "This CD will be on throughout our Christmas" Living Tradition track list: The Wassail Cup Carol The Jovial Tinker The Holly & The Ivy Chuckling Hens That Great Christmas Pud The Boar’s Head Carol The Pig On A Tricycle Carolling & Crumpets The Cherry Tree Carol Hey For Christmas (or The Shropshire Wakes) The Sherborne Mummers’ Song Jogging Along With My Reindeer The Pantomime Schottische The Miner’s dream Of Home / The Bells Rolling Downward Release date : 30th October 2006 Barcode number: 5020393 306027 find out more about the world of John Kirkpatrick at: www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=22 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=23 A stunning series of duets with some of John's favourite musicians was the inspiration for this great new album. Recorded by Oliver Knight in Robin Hood's Bay and then added to at studios as far apart as London, Los Angeles and Sydney! Collaborating musicians include Richard Thompson, Martin Carthy, Dave Swarbrick, Bob Johnson, Ray Fisher, Alistair Anderson, Kevin Dempsey, Ben Mandelson, James Fagan & Nancy Kerr. Mazurka Berserker contains some of the finest (and most complicated) music JK has ever recorded. track list: The Bold Keeper with Nancy Kerr ~ fiddle and James Fagan ~ bouzouki The Citroën Took Unleaded After All with Alistair Anderson ~ English Concertina There Stands A Cottage with Bob Johnson ~ electric guitar Black Bess Fain I Would Tripping To The Quintles with Kevin Dempsey ~ guitar Dust To Dust Nodrog's Woofing Waltz with Dave Swarbrick ~ fiddle Her Gown So Green The March Of The Siamese Children with Martin Carthy ~ guitar Belinda Brown Dance Of The Jews / Lebedik un Freylech with Richard Thompson ~ electric guitar The Song Of The Weaver with Ray Fisher ~ lead vocal and Martin Carthy ~ chorus vocal The Pickpocket's Mazurka / Mazurka Berserker with Ben Mandelson ~ Vietnamese lap steel and bouzouki Release date: 17th September 2001 Barcode number: 5020393 303026 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=23 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=24 “To make no bones” about something - to say or do something without delay or scruple, regardless of the consequences; to be honest and direct without any risk that the statement may be misunderstood; to come straight to the point. Make no bones - two CDs of new recordings by John Kirkpatrick – each one representing one half of a typical evening’s performance. No frills, no additives, just how it comes. Too come straight to the point - John Kirkpatrick is widely acknowledged as a master of the squeezebox. A world class musician who has been at the forefront of the British folk scene for nearly forty years. Fledg’ling Records are very proud to announce this splendid new double CD set capturing Mr K at the top of his game. track list: CD one Saint George Here’s to Coalport China / The Ironbridge Hornpipe The Farmers and the Cow King George the Third’s Minuet / Valentine’s Day The Wild, Wild Berry The Nutcrackers and the Sugartongs Cold Blows the Wind We Be Come A-Shroving Fish and Bird St. David’s Day / St Patrick’s Day In The Morning / St. George’s Day CD two Uncle Jeremy’s Winking Rabbit / Above The Bank Nelson’s Death and Victory The Nobleman’s wedding Tristan and Iseult / The Dark Queen On Yonder Old Oak Lord Bateman Freda Chucked A Sock / Scraping the Mould Off the Marmalade I Wanna go Twang (But I Just Go Tooraloo). Barcode number 5020393 306522 Release date 23rd April 2007 - the auspiciously appropriate St. George’s Day more John K information will be found at: www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=24 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=25 A great new solo album from Mr Kirkpatrick - what more can we say. This time out he explores the Morris Dance tunes of Shropshire - tunes from the repertoire of the Shropshire Bedlams and Martha Rhoden's Tuppenny Dish, the two dance sides he helped form in the mid-1970s. Spectacular virtuoso playing - it's easy see why John is regarded as a world class squezebox player. All this plus some incredibly informative and amusing sleevenotes from John. track list: Bluff King Hal The Dancing Oolert / The Jubilee Clip Fair Play / Traveller's Joy Old Towler / Sawdl y Fuwch The Herefordshire Lasses/ The Buffoon Shreds And Patches The Middle Road / The Daisy Chain Bainis The Gazebo Trot / Brivitting The Cauliflowers John Locke's Polka / Such A Getting Upstairs I Never Did See / Polly Put The Kettle On / Speed The Plough The Waterloo Dance The One Armed Bandit Stretching With Edward / Pontylinks April Fool Ted The Brecon Hornpipe / Capturing Camilla The Duck Race Release date: 10th May 2004 Barcode number: 5020393 304528 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=25 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=27 A wonderful historical collection of previously unreleased demos and rare tracks from Linda Thompson - one of Britain's finest interpretive singers. Remarkable demos from 1970 recorded with Martin Carthy. Linda's contributions to a very rare album of Brian Patten's poems. Long-lost demos written by Richard Thompson for a proposed stage musical from the mid-1970's and some powerful demos written by Linda with Betsy Cook from the mid-eighties. All in all a marvelous collection which "joins-up the dots" of Linda's acclaimed career. track listing: Story Of Isaac Down River Fire & Rain From A City Balcony Get Back, Sometimes It Happens Embroidered Butterflies After Frost You Missed The Sunflowers At Their Height Restless Boy The World Is A Wonderful Place Abandoned Hell Highwater & Heartache Her Father Was A Sailor When I Mention Love Give Me A Sad Song Aimless Love Contributing musicians include: Martin Carthy ~ guitar Betsy Cook ~ keyboards and vocals Gerry Conway ~ drumsLindsay Cooper ~ oboe Neil Innes ~ keyboards Andy Roberts ~ guitars Graeme Taylor ~ acoustic guitar Richard Thompson ~ guitar, vocals and bass release date: April 2nd 2001 barcode number: 5020393 302029 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=27 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=28 Taking time-out from the Incredible String Band Smiling Men With Bad Reputations was Mike Heron's remarkable debut solo album from 1971. A marvelous eclectic masterpiece that blends rock, folk and world music into an atmospheric whole. Guest musicians include Pete Townshend, Elton John, Jimmy Page, Richard Thompson, John Cale, Dudu Pukwana, Keith Moon and Steve Winwood. Thiis remastered edition is fully annotated with two rare bonus tracks and a new sleeve note by legendary producer Joe Boyd. track list: Call Me Diamond Flowers Of The Forest Audrey Brindaban Feast Of Stephen Spirit Beautiful Warm Heart Pastry Beautiful Stranger No Turning Back Make No Mistake Lady Wonder Release date: 15th September 2003 Barcode number: 5020393 304122 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=28 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=29 Richard Thompson's first solo album after leaving Fairport Convention is a stunning tour de force - an absolute classic of English music. Recently voted by MOJO magazine as one of the top guitar albums of all time, Henry the Human Fly has been out of print for several years. For this sensitively remastered, slipcased edition Fledg'ling have restored all the elements of the original artwork, included song lyrics and added several prevously unpublished photographs. One of MOJO’s 20 greatest guitar albums ever! Richard Thompson ~ guitars, vocals, accordion Sandy Denny ~ piano, vocals Linda Thompson ~ vocals Pat Donaldson ~ bass, vocals Andy Roberts ~ dulcimer Ashley Hutchings ~ vocals John Kirkpatrick ~ accordion Sue Draheim ~ fiddle Barry Dransfield ~ fiddle Timi Donald ~ percussion, vocals David Snell ~ harp Jeff Cole ~ trombone Clay Toyani ~ trumpet John Deferi ~ tenor saxophone track list: Roll Over Vaughn Williams Noboy's Wedding The Poor Ditching Boy Shaky Nancy The Angels Took My Racehorse Away Wheely Down The New St. George Painted Ladies Cold Feet Mary And Joseph The Old Changing Way Twisted Release date: 21st June 2004 Barcode number: 5020393 304528 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=29 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=30 Sandy Denny was one of Britain's finest singer songwriters. A Boxful of Treasures is a deluxe 5CD set - the most comprehensive portrait of her recording career yet attempted. The sumptuous booklet contains a biographical essay, reminiscences from many of Sandy's closest musical friends and colleagues, many rare and previously unpublished photographs and drawings from Sandy's own lyric notebooks. With many rare and previously unreleased songs A Boxful Of Treasures sets a new standard for box sets. “The title tells you all need to know about this BRILLIANT box set.” BBC Radio 2 "The sound mastering here is, almost without exception, a revelation." MOJO here are a couple of reviews from fans of Sandy's music: "This is indeed a boxfull of treasures." "This is a really fantastic compilation, bringing together some of the best and a lot of the rarest of Sandy's work at last." Track list: Disc 1 3.10 To Yuma She Moves Through The Fair previously unreleased Boxful Of Treasure previously unreleased They Don’t Seem To Know previously unreleased Go Your Way My Love Geordie Been On The Road So Long You Never Wanted Me This Train Sail Away To The Sea Tell Me What You See in Me Who Knows Where The Time Goes Autopsy previously unreleased demo Now And Then demo I Don’t Know Where I Stand radio session Bird On A Wire radio session Fotheringay Nottamun Town Meet On The Ledge Disc 2 Si Tu Dois Partir Cajun Woman The Ballad of Easy Rider A Sailor’s Life Reynardine Farewell Farewell Tam Lin Sir Patrick Spens previously unreleased radio session The Pond & The Stream The Sea The Banks Of The Nile Silver Threads & Golden Needles previously unreleased The Lowlands Of Holland radio session Nothing More Gypsy Davey Late November Disc 3 The North Star Grassman & The Ravens Next Time Around previously unreleased alternate take Blackwaterside The Sea Captain Thro' My Eyes Learning The Game Here In Silence Bruton Town radio session Sweet Rosemary previously unreleased demo After Halloween demo The Lady previously unreleased demo The Music Weaver Ecoute Ecoute Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood It’ll Take A Long Time No End previously unreleased alternate take Bushes And Briars radio session Walking The Floor Over You Disc 4 Whispering Grass radio session Solo At The End Of The Day previously unreleased alternate take Like An Old Fashioned Waltz Until The Real Thing Comes Along radio session John The Gun previously unreleased She Moves Through The Fair (live) previously unreleased One More Chance previously unreleased demo King & Queen Of England Rising For The Moon White Dress I’m A Dreamer By The Time It Gets Dark previously unreleased No More Sad Refrains Losing Game previously unreleased Easy To Slip Full Moon Moments Disc 5 One Way Donkey Ride previously unreleased demo I’m A Dreamer previously unreleased demo Take Me Away previously unreleased demo Rising For The Moon previously unreleased demo Still Waters Run Deep previously unreleased demo All Our Days previously unreleased demo No More Sad Refrains previously unreleased demo By The Time It Gets Dark previously unreleased demo The Music Weaver demo What Is True? demo Stranger To Himself demo Take Away The Load demo By The Time It Gets Dark previously unreleased alternate take Full Moon previously unreleased Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (live) It’ll Take A Long Time (live) previously unreleased Who Knows Where The Time Goes? (live) Release date: 11th October 2004 Barcode number: 5020393 500241 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=30 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=32 Gathered here are some magical performances of Shirley and Dolly Collins recorded in concert in the late 1970's and a handful of demo recordings from the 1960s. These recordings all came to light after the release of Within Sound our monumental and widely acclaimed 4CD overview of Shirley's recording career. As you might imagine we're very proud to have the opportunity to release this collection on Fledg'ling Records. “Like an album of old photos, Snapshots is poignant and full of love.” Songlines track list: All Things Are Quite Silent Fare Thee Well My Dearest Dear The Captain With The Whiskers The Bonny Bunch Of Roses Lovin' Hannah Two Brethren All Flowers In Broome Just As The Tide Was Flowing Tyburn Tree Poor Murdered Woman Greenwood Laddie Is It Far To Bethlehem While Gamekeepers Lie Sleeping Rockley Firs Come All You Little Streamers The Gypsy's Wedding Day Black-Eyed Susan The Banks Of Sweet Primroses Bonny Cuckoo Black White Yellow and Green The Bonny Labouring Boy The Merry Milkmaids Release date: 20th March 2006 Barcode number: 5020393 305723 more information can be found at: www.shirleycollins.co.uk Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=32 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=33 Another classic record from 1965. An experimental recording conceived by Austin John Marshall bringing together Shirley's haunting traditional song with Davy's guitar improvisations. Folk Roots, New Routes opened the door for Fairport Convention's Liege and Lief and Pentangle's debut. For this carefully remastered edition Fledg'ling have restored the original artwork, added a new sleeve-note essay and previously unpublished photographs. “An extraordinary album…that opened people’s minds and shaped a few careers along the way.” fROOTS track list: Nottamun Town Proud Maisrie The Cherry Tree Carol Blue Monk Hares On The Mountain Reynardine Pretty Saro Rif Mountain Jane, Jane Love Is Pleasin' Boll Weevil, Holler Hori Horo Bad Girl Lord Greggory Grooveyard Dearest Dear Release date: 25th July 2005 Barcode number: 5020393 305228 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=33 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=34 A remarkable companion CD to Joe Boyd's best selling autobiography 'White Bicycles'. This collection traces the story of Joe Boyd and his Witchseason production company during London's swinging 'sixties. The CD includes many rare and previously unreleased tracks, all carefully remastered, with extensive sleeve notes and previously unpublished photographs. Voted Compilation of the Year at the 2007 MOJO Awards. track list: Crossroads: ERIC CLAPTON & the POWERHOUSE Way Back In The 1960s: The INCREDIBLE STRING BAND Because It Wouldn't Pay: JOHNNY HANDLE Spanish Ladies Medley: DAVE SWARBRICK, MARTIN CARTHY & DIZ DISLEY Arnold Layne: PINK FLOYD Granny Takes A Trip: The PURPLE GANG She's Gone: SOFT MACHINE If I Had A Ribbon Bow: FAIRPORT CONVENTION Seven Yellow Gypsies: SHIRLEY COLLINS Chinese White: The INCREDIBLE STRING BAND Autopsy: FAIRPORT CONVENTION The Deserter: FAIRPORT CONVENTION Poor Boy: NICK DRAKE The Sea: FOTHERINGAY Flowers Of The Forest: MIKE HERON Come Wind Come Rain: VASHTI BUNYAN Primrose Hill: JOHN & BEVERLEY MARTYN I Don't Mind: The NEW NADIR (previously unreleased) Church Mouse: DUDU PUKWANA & SPEAR (previously unreleased) Andromeda: CHRIS McGREGOR'S BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH Afraid: NICO Way To Blue: NICK DRAKE Brazil: GEOFF & MARIA MULDAUR Barcode number 5020393 306126 Release date 29th May 2006 more Joe Boyd information will be found at: www.joeboyd.co.uk the publisher can be contacted at: www.serpentstail.com Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=34 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=35 Another classic Shirley Collins recording, this time from 1974 and long out of print. Beautiful interpretations of Southern English songs and toasts with some fine arrangements by her sister - Dolly Collins. Contributing musicians include Dolly Collins, Simon Nicol, Terry Potter, Ian Holder, Geoff Singleton and John Watcham. Released by arrangement with our pals at Topic Records. track listing: Mistress's Health : Lumps Of Plum Pudding Down By The Seaside Chiner's Song Adieu To Old England Ashen Faggot Wassail I Sing Of A Maiden That Is Makeless The Banks Of The Mossom The Ram Of Derbish Town Portsmouth Horkstow Grange Come All You Little Streamers paniards Cry : Sherborne Jig One Night As I Lay On My Bed The Death Of Nelson Coronation Jig SHIRLEY COLLINS with Albion Morris Men : dancing Dolly Collins : flute organ John Harrington : concertina Ian Holder : accordion Bill Molan : melodeon, Simon Nicol : electric guitar Terry Potter : mouth organ Geoff Singleton : fiddle Bob Stewart : plucked psaltery Roger Swallow : drums John Watcham : anglo concertina Bill Molan, Geoff Singleton & John Harrington : vocals & percussion release date: May 24th 1999 barcode number: 5020393 302326 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=35 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=36 Classic 1967 recording finally appears on CD. Produced by Joe Boyd with exquisite arrangements by Dolly Collins and contributions from Robin Williamson and Mike Heron of the Incredible String Band, and Bram Martin (cellist on the Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby'). "The songs on this record belong to ladies fair and tender, the ballad-heroines with lily hands, riding through meadows distracted, saving or losing their virtue, getting pregnant, eloping with gypsies, dying of remorse, twined in the True-Lover's Knot". track list: Bonnie Boy Richie Story Lovely Joan Just As The Tide Was Flowing The Unquiet Grave Black-Eyed Susan Seven Yellow Gipsies Over The Hills And Far Away Greenwood Laddie Lady Margaret And Sweet William The Maydens Came Polly Vaughan The Barley Straw Barbara Allen Release date: 30th October 2000 Barcode number: 5020393 302821 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=36 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=37 Our campaign to see all of Shirley's albums reissued on compact disc finally comes to an end with this release of her debut album. Probably her rarest album, False True Lovers was first released in 1959 on the prestigious Folkways label and has never been released outside of North America. With the help of Washington's Smithsonian Institute we were able to return to the original Alan Lomax produced tapes to produce this sparkling transfer to cd. Recorded when Shirley was just eighteen, 'False True Lovers' is a stunning collection of British and American traditional song, capturing a turning moment in the English folk song revival of the 1950's. track list: I Drew My Ship The Irish Boy The Spermwhale Fishery Dennis O'Reilly My Bonny Miner Lad Just As The Tide Was Flowing Bobby Shaftoe Richie Story The Unquiet Grave The Swapping Song Poor Old Horse The False True Love The Foggy Dew Mowing The Barley Scarborough Fair The Cruel Mother The Bonny Cuckoo The Queen Of May Died For Love Release date: 10th June 2001 Barcode number: 5020393 302920 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=37 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=41 A collection of seasonal songs from some of the finest voices of the 1960's English folk revival. The majestic, uplifting vocals of the YOUNG TRADITION - Heather Wood, Peter Bellamy and Royston Wood - are joined by Shirley and Dolly Collins. Legendary, long lost recordings from 1969. A collection of seasonal songs from some of the finest voices of the 1960's English folk revival. Voted a Folk Roots top ten reissue of 1995. track list: Prologue from ‘Hamlet’ The Boar’s Head Carol Is It Far To Bethlehem Lullay My Liking The Cherry Tree Carol Shepherds Arise I Sing Of A Maiden That Is Makeless Interlude from ‘The Great Frost’ Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day A Virgin Most Pure The Coventry Carol The Holly Bears The Crown March The Morning Sun Bring Us In Good Ale PETER BELLAMY - vocals SHIRLEY COLLINS - vocals DOLLY COLLINS - vocals, piano ADAM SKEAPING - vocals RODERICK SKEAPING - vocals HEATHER WOOD - vocals ROYSTON WOOD - vocals Released 30th October 1995 Barcode number: 5020393 300629 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=41 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=42 In 1968 the Chris McGregor Group were riding high on the London jazz scene, playing and hanging out with all the rising stars of British free jazz. Very Urgent their eagerly awaited debut recording was a joyful call of intent. The album mixes simple but utterly unstoppable tunes and exhilarating horn charts - immediately establishing a vitality and exuberance that would continue to define the group. Forty years later, Fledg'ling Records are very proud to bring this splendid album back into print. The passing years have not diminished its impact. Re-mastered from the original master tapes. "Their evident preference for raw energy and rough spirit over absolute precision never quite obscures the technical proficiency available to the ensemble. There is often a sense of things falling effortlessly into place that's only found in the most exceptional units.”“Probably the most exciting band of any kind in London at the present.” Melody Maker 1971 Chris McGregor ~ piano Mongezi Feza - pocket trumpet Dudu Pukwana ~ alto saxophone Ronnie Beer ~ tenor saxophone Johnny Dyani ~ bass Louis Moholo ~ drums, percussion track list: Marie My Dear / Travelling Somewhere Heart's Vibrations The Sound's Begin Again / White Lies Don't Stir The Beehive Release date : 14th April 2008 Barcode number: 5020393 305921 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=42 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=43 First released in 1969, Hat has not previously appeared on compact disc. The album is a rounded portrait of Davy Graham's remarkable style - drawing together Willie Dixon, Charles Mingus, The Beatles, Henry Purcell and Indian raga on one splendid record. Fledg'ling have carefully remastered this album from the original master tapes, added new sleeve-notes and previously unpublished photographs. "All of us guitarists - Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Jimmy Page, myself - owe it all to this wonderful musician. Davy never runs out of ideas, and there has not been anyone who has come close." Ralph McTell track list: Getting Better Lotus Blossom I'm Ready Buhaina Chant Homeward Bound Love Is Pleasing Hornpipe For Harpsichord Played Upon Guitar Down Along The Cove Hoochie Coochie Man Stan's Guitar Pretty Polly Bulgarian Dance I Am A Rock Oliver Release date: 30th May 2005 Barcode number: 5020393 305129 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=43 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=44 The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (the English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more. Past social twanging and banging apart, the Blue Blokes 3 came together one dark and rainy night in the spring of 2007 to pay tribute to English folk sweetheart Shirley Collins on the occasion of a celebratory evening to mark her receipt of the MBE from another queen. Their wonky take on old time nomadicised English country blues and death folk seemed to appeal and one thing led to another - within days the Fledg'ling A&R office were inviting them to make an album. How could they do other than agree? Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=44 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=45 In 1969 the Chris McGregor Group were riding high on the London jazz scene, playing and hanging out with all the rising stars of British free jazz. Sessions for the previously unreleased Up To Earth brought together a dream team of South African exiles and some of the finest young players on the British scene - Chris McGregor piano, Dudu Pukwana alto saxophone, Mongezi Feza trumpet, Louis Moholo drums, John Surman baritone saxophone and bass clarinet, Evan Parker tenor saxophone with Barre Phillips or Danny Thompson on double bass. Up To Earth was produced by Joe Boyd and engineered by John Wood at Sound Techniques studio in London, during the same months they were also working with several other luminaries of the Witchseason stable - Fairport Convention, Nick Drake and the Incredible String Band. The album was mastered and test pressings produced before the project was shelved. The group morphed into the spectacular big band - the Brotherhood of Breath – and all energies were transferred to recording the Brotherhood’s debut album. Fledg’ling Records are very proud to release this remarkable album as part of our campaign to reissue Chris McGregor’s wonderfully creative recordings from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. track list: 1 Moonlight Aloe 2 Yickytickee / Union Special 3 Up To Earth 4 Years Ago Now Release date : 7th July 2008 Barcode number : 5020393 306928 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=45 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=46 In 1975 as the Incredible String Band dissolved Robin Williamson relocated to Los Angeles. He soon began work recording a tremendous body of new songs and a backlog of material that didn’t fit the repertoire of the late period String Band. These songs hark back to the glory days of the Incredible’s; based around the majestic acoustic ensemble playing of the Merry Band, this long out-of-print album is a highlight of Williamson’s career. The album marked the beginning of a very creative period for Robin – leading the Merry Band, beginning his interest in the Celtic harp and ancient bardic poetry. Journey’s Edge was released in 1976 on the Flying Fish label in the USA. This deluxe Fledg’ling edition will see the album’s first official European release. With TEN splendid previously unreleased bonus tracks. “Journey’s Edge is Williamson reaching out to something new, more homespun and more organic and reaching for things older and more philosophical. It looks to the past and it looks to the future.” Robin Williamson ~ vocals, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, mandocello, percussion with Mark Bensi ~ drums, percussion, strings Chris Caswell ~ whistles, flute, accordion, concertina, wire strung harp, vocals Larry Drummond ~ mandolin, mandola, acoustic bass guitar, percussion, vocals John Fare ~ cello Jamie Faunt ~ bass guitar, fretless bass, percussion Brian Lambert ~ acoustic guitar Likki (McKechnie) Lambert ~ vocals Jerry McMillan ~ fiddle, vocals Gerald Walker ~ oboe Sylvia Woods ~ Celtic harp, harpsichord, pedal harp, glockenspiel, vocals track list: 1 Border Tango 2 The Tune I Hear So Well 3 Red Eye Blues 4 Tomorrow 5 Mythic Times 6 Lullaby For A Rainy Day 7 Rap City Rhapsody 8 The Maharajah Of Mogador 9 The Bells 10 Voices Of The Barbary Coast 11 Out On The Water plus 12 When Winter Comes 13 Old Entertainer 14 The Kid I Never Knew 15 Dark Lady Of The Water 16 To Give My Heart To You 17 Be My Friend 18 Precious Blues And Greys 19 Bleeding Again 20 To Give My Heart To You 21 After The Ball Release date : 7th July 2008 Barcode number : 5020393 307123 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=46 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=52 Squeezebox maestro JOHN KIRKPATRICK is one of the giants of the British folk scene. Over the past three decades he has appeared on hundreds of recordings, yet, seldom has he had the opportunity to record a whole album of his original compositions. The Dance of the Demon Daffodils is just that – a splendid collection of his tunes recorded by the master. “I’ve been making up tunes for almost as long as I’ve been playing them. It’s impossible to explain why that should happen, but it just does. Quite a few of my own compositions have been recorded over the years, not only by me.” At the last count John had composed over 130 tunes, The Dance of the Demon Daffodils showcases 32 of the very best. JOHN KIRKPATRICK - accordions, melodeons and concertinas 1 The Dance of the Demon Daffodils 2 The Black Stallion / Prasutagus 3 The Three Piece Suite 4 Leaping Jack / Living in Sin / Great Gusto 5 Puddleglum’s Misery / Accordionism / Jump at the Sun 6 Chomping the Barley / The Rat-a-Tat Polka / Benders in the Vestry 7 The Henceforward Lover 8 The Three Speed Plough / The Hafren Hornpipe and a Half / Unchristmas 9 The Source of the Thames 10 Kerlebbeddy’s Hat-Trick / The Singing Devil / The Pineapple Patch 11 Petal of Spice / Blossom Made of Fire 12 Mrs Fox Dances / The Trout in the Crown 13 Shiner 14 Hunting the Deer / The Boar Hunters 15 Footing the Bill / An Unexpected Pleasure 16 The Fork Stuck Under the Door / Fishing on a Bicycle Release date : 15th June 2009 Barcode number : 5020393307529 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=52 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=47 Fotheringay remain one of the great might-have-beens of British music. They lasted less than a year, and released just one album, but their disappearance robbed the early-’70s scene of a group of musicians capable of taking folk-rock to new heights of subtlety and musicianship. Now, the nine songs on that debut album; assumed for almost four decades to be their sole testament, are joined by the eleven that would have constituted a follow-up. Sadly the group broke up during the recording sessions for their second album. Incredibly all the tapes survived in various record company archives. 38 years later the surviving members of the group have mixed all the material to finally complete this remarkable album. When originally released the debut album went straight into the Top Twenty in both Melody Maker and NME, and is now an acknowledged classic recording of British folk-rock. It is very, very rare that musicians get the chance to complete a project begun 38 years earlier. The second Fotheringay album has been eagerly awaited by all fans of Sandy Denny, British folk-rock and by fans of great music in general. Sandy Denny – vocals, piano, 12 string guitar, harmonium Trevor Lucas – vocals, electric & acoustic guitars Jerry Donahue – lead electric, acoustic & alto guitars, backing vocals Pat Donaldson – bass, duet & backing vocals Gerry Conway – drums, percussion, backing vocals track list: 1 Eppie Moray 2 Gypsy Davey 3 John the Gun 4 Bold Jack Donahue 5 Two Weeks Last Summer 6 Restless 7 Wild Mountain Thyme 8 I Don't Believe You 9 Silver Threads & Golden Needles 10 Late November. 11 Knights of the Road Release date : 29th September 2008 Barcode number : 5020393 306621 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=47 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=48 Invisible Means is the second oddball masterpiece from four of the world’s finest experimental master musicians, was originally released in 1990. Together French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson conjure up a heady mix, covering a bewildering variety of genres, from folk and R&B to avant-garde and comic opera. Underpinning the whole album is the extraordinary level of their musicianship. Fledg’ling Records are proud to present this newly re-mastered, maximum length CD, including a previously unreleased live cover of the Rolling Stones’ ‘Play With Fire'. “The ensemble playing is never less than inspired”. Amongst the many highlights are John French's hilarious ‘Now That I Am Dead’ - in which a deceased musician discovers death is the career boost he’s being waiting for), and Richard Thompson’s remarkable ‘Begging Bowl’ and the simply stunning ‘Killing Jar’. JOHN FRENCH - drums & lead vocal FRED FRITH - bass RICHARD THOMPSON - guitar & lead vocal HENRY KAISER - guitar track list: 1 PEPPERMINT ROCK 2 TO THE RAIN 3 LIZARD'S TAIL 4 MARCH OF THE COSMETIC SURGEONS Act 1, scene 1, The Clinic of Dr. Krikstein. On a podium, Centre, MRS. RIPSTOCK-GEDDES is posing as Aphrodite, complete with water jug. Enter Left DR. KRIKSTEIN, followed by his STUDENTS, marching Indian file to the rhythm of the music. 5 SUZANNE 6 QUICK SIGN 7 BEGGING BOWL 8 KALO TAKARIVA 9 INVISIBLE MEANS 10 LOCH LOMOND 11 PLAY WITH FIRE (live bonus track) 12 THE BOOK OF LOST DREAMS 13 DAYS OF OUR LIVES 14 THE EVENING NEWS 15 THE NEARSIGHTED HERON 16 NOW THAT I AM DEAD 17 HUNTING SUNSETS 18 KILLING JAR Release date: 1st September 2008 Barcode number: 5020393 307222 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=48 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=49 The Fledg'ling campaign to document Chris McGregor's Witchseason recordings from the late 1960s early 1970s comes to an end with the release of Our Prayer a magical, previously unreleased trio set focusing on McGregor’s piano playing. Accompanying Chris McGregor are the Blue Note’s Louis Moholo on drums and Barre Phillips on double bass. Our Prayer was produced by Joe Boyd and engineered by John Wood at Sound Techniques studio in London during the same sessions that produced the Septet Up To Earth album. Both records were planned for release in 1969 before being shelved as the McGregor group morphed into the spectacular big band - the Brotherhood of Breath – and all energies were transferred to recording the Brotherhood’s debut album. track list: 1 Church Mouse 2 Moonlit Aloe 3 Spike Nard 4 Our Prayer Release date : 13th October 2008 Barcode number : 5020393 307024 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=49 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=50 Fans who want to have both the limited edition vinyl LP and the CD can purchase the pair at a very special price - just £27.50. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=50 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=51 At the height of the British blues boom in the late 1960s, a handful of musicians came to prominence reinterpreting the acoustic country blues of the 1920s and ’30s. So in the winter of 1968/’69, Ian Anderson assembled a lively country blues band for his debut album Stereo Death Breakdown. The master tapes were thought to be lost forever, but recent detective work by Fledg’ling Records unearthed them in the vault where they’d been carefully stored. So here, re-mastered from those original tapes, with two bonus tracks from a contemporary session and new notes by Mr. Anderson, is a long-lost British blues collectors’ piece, finally re-issued just in time for its 40th anniversary. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=51 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=53 MARTIN SIMPSON is justifiably regarded as one of the finest finger-style guitarists in the world. Grinning In Your Face is one of his finest and most complete recordings. Originally released by Topic Records in 1983, now remastered from the original tapes and repackaged for compact disc reissue. The album includes stunning versions of Bob Dylan’s ‘Masters Of War’, Peter Gabriel’s ‘Biko’ and Sonhouse’s ‘Grinning In Your Face’. Grinning In Your Face is an important record from his back pages, with lots of Mr Simpson’s trademark exuberant guitar. Martin Simpson - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel, dobro and banjo Annette Costello - backing vocals Bob Smith - drums 1 It Doesn't Matter Anymore 2 Little Birdie 3 The First Cut Is The Deepest 4 Roving Gambler 5 This War May Last You For Years 6 Masters Of War 7 Reuben's Train 8 Your Cheatin' Heart 9 Handsome Molly 10 Townships ~ Biko 11 Moonshine 12 Green Linnet ~ Grinning In Your Face Release date : 1st June 2009 Barcode number : 5020393302128 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=53 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=54 Sad Or High Kicking is Martin Simpson’s excellent 1985 album – originally released by Topic Records. The album includes powerful readings of Randy Newman’s ‘Living Without You’, Anne Lister’s ‘Moth’ and ‘Icarus’, alongside a rollicking Cajun ‘The Lakes Of Ponchartrain’. With the release of Sad Or High Kicking Fledg’ling proudly continue their programme of re-issuing MARTIN SIMPSON’s early recordings. Each album is being carefully remastered from the original tapes and repackaged for compact disc reissue. The compact discs are housed in digifile miniature replicas of the original vinyl LP sleeves. Martin Simpson - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel, dobro Micky Barker - drums Jonathan Davie - electric bass guitars Laurie Harper - fiddle, mandoline Rob Mason - harmonica Dave Clewlow - trumpets, flugelhorn Ian Blake - clarinets Andrew Cronshaw - zither, steel pans 1 Jazzman 2 Shawnee Town 3 Moth 4 Living Without You 5 For Jessica, Sad or High Kicking / My Dearest Dear 6 Icarus 7 No Depression In Heaven 8 Let It Be Me 9 Stillness In Company 10 The Lakes Of Ponchartrain Release date : 1st June 2009 Barcode number : 5020393302227 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=54 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=55 Jesse Fuller, "The Lone Cat" (1896 - 1976) was one of the great blues troubadours. A remarkably expressive singer and fine 12-string guitarist, Fuller developed his unique one-man-band style around his fotdella (foot-operated bass) and harmonica/kazoo-rig. Move On Down The Line collects his earliest recordings, including the original version of his classic San Francisco Bay Blues, together with a splendid session taped in London in 1965 for Topic Records. One track - John Henry - has been unavailable since the early 1960s. The CD package includes extensive sleevenotes by Joe Boyd and Val Wilmer and a selection of very rare photographs by Val Wilmer. In the 1960s, the decade when the wider world reached out to embrace him, Fuller's San Francisco Bay Blues was one of the most popular numbers in the repertoire of blues and folk singers. But Fuller was not a blues musician, although he played blues. Neither was he strictly speaking a folk musician as the term was then understood, for his act incorporated elements of minstrelsy and vaudeville - in other words, show business - and he'd travelled far beyond the "rurals" to work in Hollywood. His own term "folk songster" best describes who he was and what he did. This record is just as important as a document of an oft-neglected historical aspect of American music as it is a tribute to the peculiar talents of a quite remarkable musician. 1 Move On Down The Line 2 Stealing 3 Ninety Nine Years And One Dark Day 4 Animal Fair 5 Sleeping In The Midnight Cold 6 Stackolee 7 John Henry 8 Railroad Worksong 9 Lining Up The Track 10 Hanging ‘Round A Skin Game 11 Railroad Blues 12 San Francisco Bay Blues Release date : 27th July 2009 Barcode number : 5020393 307420 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=55 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=56 For singer-songwriter Iain Matthews Joy Mining represents a real career highlight. With a recording career as long, illustrious and industrious as that of Mr Matthews that is some claim. A few years he began working in Holland with the acclaimed Searing Quartet led by pianist Egbert Derix, their debut album is a very rare and beautiful collection. Having followed Iain's music since What We Did On Our Holidays in 1969, we are very, very proud to have the opportunity to present Joy Mining on Fledg'ling. "What Egbert, Peter, Norbert, Sjoed and I have created, is for me, beyond words. From a very special musical connection, that happens once, possibly twice in a lifetime, without rhyme, or reason came this disc. Love it, hate it, or show your ambivalence, this is beyond all doubt and discussion the best album of my career and I'm deeply indebted to all involved, for making a long anticipated dream a reality." Iain Matthews, September 2008. Iain Matthews : vocals Egbert Derix : piano Peter Hermesdorf : saxophones Norbert Leurs : bass Sjoerd Rutten : drums and percussion 1 St. Theresa's Ghost 2 In Spite Of Myself 3 Fishing 4 My Town 5 Randolph Scott 6 God's Eye View 7 Waves 8 Reservoir 9 The Solid Stuff 10 Another Night In Paradise 11 Shakespeare's Typewriter 12 1944 Release date : 19th October 2009 Barcode number : 5020393 308328 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=56 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=57 A tremendously powerful and important recording from 1972 – MORRIS ON led to a re-examination of the English Morris dance and an upsurge of interest that continues to this day. Lovingly remastered and packaged in a smart new digipac, the classic MORRIS ON makes a welcome return to the catalogue. In 1972 three former members of Fairport Convention – Ashley Hutchings, Richard Thompson and Dave Mattacks – got together with accordion-maestro John Kirkpatrick and acclaimed folk fiddler Barry Dransfield to record this ground breaking album. The results were quite extraordinary and led to a re-examination of the Morris tradition and the formation of many new dance sides. Thirty seven years later, leader Ashley Hutchings continues to tour with his popular Morris On band. track list: 1 Morris Call 2 Greensleeves 3 The Nutting Girl 4 Old Woman Tossed In A Blanket / Shepherd’s Hey / Trunkles 5 Staines Morris 6 Lads A’Bunchum / Young Collins 7 Vandals of Hammerwich 8 Willow Tree / Bean Setting / Shooting 9 I’ll Go And List For A Sailor 10 Princess Royal 11 Cuckoo’s Nest 12 Morris Off ASHLEY HUTCHINGS - bass guitar, vocals JOHN KIRKPATRICK - vocals, button accordion, anglo concertina, harmonium, tambourine RICHARD THOMPSON - vocals, electric guitar DAVE MATTACKS - drums, tambourine BARRY DRANSFIELD - vocals, fiddle and acoustic guitar with SHIRLEY COLLINS - vocals BERT CLEAVER - pipe and tabor RAY WORMAN & the CHINGFORD MORRIS MEN - dancing Release date : 18th January 2010 Barcode number : 5020393 303729 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=57 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=58 Back in print - a tremendously entertaining and ambitious compendium of English traditional dance music played by some of England’s finest folk-rock musicians. Following the extraordinarily successful ‘Morris On’, Ashley Hutchings and John Kirkpatrick returned to the studio to record this ambitious collection – presenting a complete history of English traditional dance music played with brio and power, interspersed with leading actors reading from Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy and William Shakespeare. Amongst the featured musicians are Simon Nicol, Phil Pickett, Sue Harris, Peter Knight, Ray Warleigh and Roger Swallow. One of the very finest folk-rock records from the early 1970s’ golden age. track list: 1 The Beginning of the World 2 Stantipes / Percussion Bridge / Trotto 3 Nonsuch / Cuckold’s All Awry 4 The Dashing White Sergeant / The Devil Among The Tailors 5 Haste To The Wedding / The Triumph / Off She Goes 6 Long Odds / Mr. Cosgill’s Delight 7 Bonny Breastknot / Double Lead Through 8 Barley Break / Cushion Dance 9 The Hare’s Maggot 10 Sir Roger De Coverley ASHLEY HUTCHINGS JOHN KIRKPATRICK and chums Release date : 18th January 2010 Barcode number : 5020393 303828 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=58 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=59 A beautiful and remarkably assured debut album from Ian King, Panic Grass & Fever Few mixes English traditional song with a very contemporary sound palate. Working with the acclaimed On-U sound crew - Adrian Sherwood and Skip 'Little Axe' McDonald - has enabled King to bring a new and exciting perspective to the songs of Old England. “It’s been quite a while since I felt this excited and impressed by a singer. Ian King has star-quality and a commanding stage-presence. He is a grown-up singer, straightforward and strong, and his band, which includes the incomparable Skip McDonald, surprises and intrigues with accompaniments that are elegant, witty, daring and powerful. This is English folk music for the 21st century!” Shirley Collins The album’s title comes from a phrase in John Hersey’s war retrospective Hiroshima where the author refers to the green shoots of herbs that swiftly emerged from the ashes of that catastrophic event. track list: 1 Adieu To Old England 2 Death and The Lady 3 Black Eyed Susan 4 Evil Eye 5 Four Loom Weaver 6 By George 7 Flash Company 8 Ah Robin, Gentle Robin 9 Take, O Take Those Lips 10 How Should I Your True Love Know? 11 Isle Of France 12 Old Miner 13 Jovial Broom Man IAN KING - lead vocals, guitar, banjo and mandolin PETE LOCKETT - percussion The Chrispy Horns: DAVE FULLWOOD - trumpet CHRIS PETTER - trombone RICHARD DOSWELL - saxophone & flute with GHETTO PRIEST, VALERIE SKEETE & MADELAINE EDGHILL - backing vocals DENISE SHERWOOD - duet vocals SKIP McDONALD - additional guitars and bass DOUG WIMBUSH - bass FILIPE TAVARES - violin Release date : 25th January 2010 Barcode number : 5020393 308229 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=59 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=60 The Incredible String Band was founded in Edinburgh in 1965, when Clive Palmer, Robin Williamson and later Mike Heron began a journey which would connect traditional folk music, ragtime and the emerging counterculture / psychedelic scene. Their remarkable early recordings paved the way for what has since become known as 'World Music'. Their debut album, first released in 1966 was a turning point album for many - the songs, the notes on the back, the photo on the front, the romance, the strangeness - all appearing as an harbinger of another world. For many fans this beguiling album was the first step in a life-long fascination for all things ISB. The Fledg'ling edition has been carefully remastered by original producer Joe Boyd and engineer John Wood. Packaged in a stunning digipac with all elements of the original artwork and new sleevenotes from Clive Palmer and Robyn Hitchcock. track list: 1 Maybe Someday 2 October Song 3 When The Music Starts To Play 4 Schaeffer's Jig 5 Womankind 6 The Tree 7 Whistle Tune 8 Dandelion Blues 9 How Happy I Am 10 Empty Pocket Blues 11 Smoke Shovelling Song 12 Can't Keep Me Here 13 Good As Gone 14 Footsteps Of The Heron 15 Niggertown 16 Everything's Fine Right Now Mike Heron : lead vocal and guitar Clive Palmer : vocal, guitar, kazoo and banjo Robin Williamson : lead vocal, violin, guitar, mandolin and whistle Release date : 29th March 2010 Barcode number : 5020393 307628 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=60 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=61 First released in July 1967, the Incredible String Band's second album -The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion - is one of the masterpieces of the summer of love. The album went straight to Number One in the UK folk chart and was named by Paul McCartney as one of his favourite records of the year. With Clive Palmer having left for India, Mike and Robin were accompanied by Danny Thompson on double bass and Licorice on vocals and percussion. The record demonstrates the beginnings of what Robin Williamson describes as "using the recording studio as a giant paintbox". Standout songs on 5000 Spirits include Heron's 'The Hedgehog Song', Williamson's beautiful 'First Girl I Loved' (later recorded by Judy Collins, Jackson Browne and many others) and 'The Mad Hatter's Song'. The Fledg’ling edition has been carefully remastered by original producer Joe Boyd and engineer John Wood. Packaged in a stunning digipac with all elements of the original artwork and new sleevenotes from Mike Heron. track list: 1 Chinese White 2 No Sleep Blues 3 Painting Box 4 The Mad Hatter's Song 5 Little Cloud 6 The Eyes Of Fate 7 Blues For The Muse 8 The Hedgehog's Song 9 The First Girl I Loved 10 You Know What I Could Be 11 My Name Is Death 12 Gently Tender 13 Way Back In The 1960s Mike Heron : lead vocals, harmonica and guitar Robin Williamson : lead vocals, bowed and bass gimbri, guitar, flute, Soma sitar, tamboura, drums, rattles, oud & mandolin Danny Thompson : double bass Licorice : vocals and finger cymbals John Hopkins : piano Nazir Jarazbhoy : sitar, tamboura Release date : 29th March 2010 Barcode number : 5020393 307727 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=61 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=62 The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter is arguably the Incredible String Band's finest studio work. The record reached the top 5 in the UK album charts when first released in March 1968 and was nominated for a Grammy in the USA. The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter was a departure from the band's earlier recordings, relying heavily on a more layered production, with imaginative use of the then new multi-track recording techniques. Robert Plant has said that Led Zeppelin found their way by playing Hangman's and following the instructions. The album's centrepiece is Mike Heron's 'A Very Cellular Song' which incorporates a Sikh hymn and the Bahamian spiritual 'I Bid You Goodnight' (learnt from the recordings of Joseph Spence. Other highlights include Williamson's 'The Minotuar's Song' and 'The Water Song'. The careful remastering is quite revelatory - bringing out all the sonic majesty of the recording. The Fledg’ling edition has been carefully remastered by original producer Joe Boyd and engineer John Wood. Packaged in a stunning digipac with all elements of the original artwork and new sleevenotes from Robin Williamson. track list: 1 Koeedaddi There 2 The Minotaur's Song 3 Witches Hat 4 A Very Cellular Song 5 Mercy I Cry City 6 Waltz Of The New Moon 7 The Water Song 8 Three Is A Green Crown 9 Swift As The Wind 10 Nightfall Mike Heron: lead vocals, sitar, hammond organ, guitar, hammer dulcimer, harsichord Robin Williamson : lead vocals, guitar, gimbri, whistle, percussion, pan pipe, piano, oud, mandolin, jew's harp, chahanai, water harp, harmonica assisted by: Dolly Collins : flute organ and piano David Snell : harp Licorice : vocals and finger cymbals Release date : 29th March 2010 Barcode number : 5020393 307826 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=62 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=63 Wee Tam & The Big Huge the Incredible String Band's fourth record was conceived as a majestic double album, but confusingly released in November 1968 as a double album and as two separate single LPs. The set is regarded by many fans to be, along with its predecessor The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter, their finest studio work. By the second half of 1968 the ISB saw their popularity and reputation growing on both sides of the Atlantic. They began to sell out large concert venues like the Fillmore (East and West) and London's Royal Albert Hall. Wee Tam & The Big Huge reflects an even wider variety of influences and is packed to overflowing with classic songs from Mike Heron and Robin Williamson. The Fledg'ling deluxe 2CD digipac edition comes in a choice of two stunning front covers! Carefully remastered by original producer Joe Boyd and engineer John Wood with acclaimed mastering technician Simon Heyworth. The sets incorporate all elements of the original artwork and new sleevenotes from Mr Boyd. track list: 1 Job's Tears 2 Puppies 3 Beyond The See 4 The Yellow Snake 5 Log Cabin Home In The Sky 6 You Get Brighter 7 The Half-Remarkable Question 8 Air 9 Ducks On A Pond 1 Maya 2 Greatest Friend 3 The Son Of Noah's Brother 4 Lordly Nightshade 5 The Mountain Of God 6 Cousin Caterpillar 7 The Iron Stone 8 Douglas Traherne Harding 9 The Circle Is Unbroken Mike Heron : lead vocals, guitar, sitar, bass, organ, harpsichord, washboard, percussion, harmonica Robin Williamson : lead vocals, guitar, bass, piano, drums, whistle, organ, violin, Irish harp, gimbri, sarangi, harpsichord, flute, kazoo, bass drum Rose : violin, percussion Licorice : Irish harp, percussion Release date : 29th March 2010 Barcode number : 5020393 307925 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=63 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=64 All four Fledg'ling remastered CDs for a special price! The INCREDIBLE STRING BAND FLED 3076 The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion FLED 3077 The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter FLED 3078 Wee Tam & The Big Huge FLED 3079 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=64 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=65 Fledg’ling Records are very proud to present a carefully re-mastered edition of this classic recording from the infancy of the mid-twentieth century British folk revival. Guest musicians are Guy Carawan, Ralph Rinzler and John Hasted. Sweet England is a stunning collection of British and American traditional song, capturing a turning moment in the English folk song revival of the 1950’s. “Sweet England, along with its sister album False True Lovers, was recorded in the spring of 1958 when I was twenty-two years old. I had been living for the previous two years in London with Alan Lomax, the American folklorist, working for him as editorial assistant on his book The Folk Songs of North America and on his field recordings from America, Great Britain, Italy and Spain. The tracks that make up these two albums were recorded by Peter Kennedy and Alan in two days at Peter’s home ‘studio’ in Belsize Park. English traditional music, at its best, expresses and provides everything in song that I need and feel, both musically and emotionally. Sweet England represents the first shaky steps of a journey that I have been on all my life, and that, happily, I still am.” - Shirley Collins from the new sleeve-notes. track list: 1 Sweet England 2 Hares On The Mountain 3 Hori-Horo 4 The Bonny Irish Boy 5 The Tailor & The Mouse 6 The Lady & The Swine 7 Turpin Hero; The Cuckoo 8 The Bonny Labouring Boy 9 The Cherry Tree Carol 10 Sweet William 11 Omie Wise 12 Blackbirds & Thrushes 13 A Keeper Went Hunting 14 Polly Vaughan 15 Pretty Saro 16 Barbara Allen 17 Charlie SHIRLEY COLLINS : vocals, banjo JOHN HASTED : banjo GUY CARAWAN : guitar RALPH RINZLER : guitar SHIRLEY COLLINS ~ Sweet England CD and DL Fledg’ling FLED 3080 Released : 25th October 2010 Barcode number : 5020393 308021 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=65 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=66 Our friends at Six Spices in Holland have produced a deluxe 180gm vinyl edition of IAN KING's splendid PANIC GRASS & FEVER FEW album. The LP will be released on 21st November (6S 229009). We have a limited number of copies available for mail order sale. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=66 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=67 In the popular BBC television series “Victorian Farm” first shown in 2008, JOHN KIRKPATRICK was the fellow who popped up now and again contributing appropriate traditional songs, tunes, dances, and snippets about old customs and folklore. His new album GOD SPEED THE PLOUGH presents a programme of songs which take us through a year in the countryside: “The Victorian Farmer’s Year In Song – songs about farmers, and songs sung by farmers; songs about the work on the farm, and songs to make that work easier; songs celebrating particular days in the country calendar, and songs celebrating the daily miracle of life, death, and renewal. And the world we are shown here is not a romantic pastoral idyll viewed through rose-tinted spectacles – this is a world full of sweat and muck, a world with dirt under the finger nails, a world full of snorting, and grunting, and heaving.” Squeezebox maestro JOHN KIRKPATRICK is one of the giants of the British folk scene and the BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of 2010. track list: 1 The First Of May 2 The Thrashing Machiners 3 The Wassailing Bowl 4 Peas Beans, And Oats 5 Bean Setters / Bean Planting 6 The Carter’s Song 7 Sheeover Birds 8 Polly’s Father 9 Drink, Boys, Drink 10 The Oxen Ploughing 11 The Sweet Month Of May 12 Speed The Plough 13 God Speed The Plough 14 The Grumbling Farmers 15 What’s The Life Of A Man? 16 The Farmer’s Boy John Kirkpatrick : treble and bass anglo concertina, one-row four-stop melodeon, button accordion and vocals Sally Kirkpatrick : chorus & harmony vocals JOHN KIRKPATRICK ~ God Speed The Plough CD and DL FLED 3084 Released : 28th March 2011 Barcode number : 5020393 308427 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=67 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=68 A reissue on CD for SHIRLEY & DOLLY COLLINS’ For As Many As Will first released in 1978. The album contains some of the sisters’ finest recorded work together - uniting Dolly Collins fine arranging skills with the haunting beauty of Shirley’s voice. The Collins sisters were brought up on the Sussex coast with a strong love and understanding for English traditional song. Through a remarkable series of landmark recordings during the 1960s and ’70s they helped define the possibilities of the English folksong revival. ‘For As Many As Will’, their classic final recording includes a stunning reading of Richard Thompson’s ‘Never Again’, alongside fine traditional material like ‘Lord Allenwater’, ‘Gilderoy’, ‘The Moon Shines Bright’ and a medley from John Gay’s ‘The Beggar’s Opera’. Shirley Collins vocals with Dolly Collins flute organ, piano, synthesiser and vocals Barry Dransfield fiddle, ‘cello and vocals Tony Engle concertina Michael Gregory percussion Paul Nieman euphonium Phil Pickett recorders, shawms, curtal, cornett and gittern track list: 1 Lancashire Lass 2 Never Again 3 Lord Allenwater 4 Beggar’s Opera Medley 5 The Blacksmith Courted Me 6 Gilderoy 7 Rockley Firs / Sweet Jenny Jones 8 German Tune 9 The Moon Shines Bright 10 Harvest Home Medley Release date: 16th May 2011 Barcode number: 5020393 301923 more information can be found at: www.shirleycollins.co.uk Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=68 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=69 Here in the Fledg'ling cupboard we are so proud to see the mighty HOME SERVICE reconvene around the release of these recently discovered tapes. LIVE 1986 captures the band in their full glory at the Cambridge Folk Festival. The tapes have languished in the back of their former sound engineer's wardrobe for the last 25 years. These recordings exhibit a power and commitment that was never fully captured in the recording studio, so a live album release immediately became inevitable. “A Magnificent incendiary performance.” Jonatan Davie : electric bass, vocals Howard Evans : trumpet Andy Findon : saxophone, clarinet, flute Michael Gregory : drums, percussion Steve King : Keyboards John Tams : lead vocals, guitar Graeme Taylor : Lead guitar, vocals Roger Williams : trombone track list: 01 Alright Jack 02 Walk My Way 03 Battle Pavanne / Peat Bog Soldiers 04 Galliard / Bramsley 05 Snow Falls 06 Dublin Bay 07 My Bonny Boy / Scarecrow 08 The Brisk Young Sailor 09 Rose Of Allendale 10 The Lost Lady Found 11 Lewk Up 12 Sorrow / Babylon Release date: 4th July 2011 Barcode number: 5020393 308526 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=69 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=70 Fledg’ling Records are very proud to present April Cruel the new album from acclaimed singer-songwriter JASON McNIFF. This long-awaited collection sees Jason delivering on the promise of his highly regarded previous albums. Jason has a restless, enigmatic character; he is by nature a troubadour, a brilliant guitarist and one of the finest songwriters that we have in this country. He resolutely follows the path his guitar takes him. Students of love, seekers after truth, old soldiers and the musically adventurous should all find solace in this heartfelt collection. 'One of the UK's best kept secrets.'★★★★ Phil Alexander, MOJO 'A troubadour and one of the best songwriters we have in this country.' MORNING STAR track list: 1 Mountain Song 2 Tombola 3 Howling Moon 4 Lovely Lea 5 Students Of Love 6 Pilgrim Soul 7 Hometown 8 Kissing In The Wind 9 April Cruel 10 Bus Of Tears 11 Seaside Song Jason McNiff vocals, acoustic, classical, bass and electric guitar, piano, organ & backing vocals with Bryony Afferson vocals Lizzie O’Connor mandolin, banjo & vocals Graham Knight piano, Hammond organ, bass & vocals Francesco Moneti violin & mandolin Daniele Contardo melodeon Magnus Alanko drums and percussion Steve Brookes drums and percussion Chris Clarke double bass Ange Boxall vocals Release date: 12th September 2011 Barcode number: 5020393 308724 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=70 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=71 Few albums are quite so urgently anticipated as the second record from the mesmeric Snakefarm. After ten years, they are back and My Halo At Half-Light reconfirms all the promise of their Songs From My Funeral debut. As a solo artist, Anna Domino released four remarkable albums and two EP's for the Belgian label Les Disques du Crepuscule, between 1984 and 1990. Those recordings are often cited as major influences on the British trip-hop movement centred around Massive Attack and Portishead. Yet, the glorious New York summer afternoon that SNAKEFARM crept into her consciousness, Domino knew she'd found a whole new musical window to leap through - "I was waiting for the light”, and said "We should take a bunch of those great old songs about murder and such, and start doing them with modern arrangements." The idea refused to sit still, and as soon as she returned home, Domino and Delory set to work on the experiment. "Just to see what would happen." Though subtle percussion and loops had distinguished her earlier recording, in Snakefarm Anna wanted the beats to be more prominent, yielding percolating arrangements that could carry the narrative content of the words. It worked. "It was so much fun," confesses the singer, "the arrangements almost wrote themselves. What surprised me was how it didn't take any forcing at all." “My Halo At Half-Light truly does pick up where its predecessor left off, looking back at the catalogue of American folk song and bringing it into new modern relevance in a way that others looking to update traditions could well learn from… Let the album seep into your soul and it’s a stunning piece of work.” Chris Nickson, fRoots “Everything here sounds ‘right’. It’s not a matter of loving either The Stanley Brothers or Massive Attack: with Snakefarm you can have both and a third musical possibility, too. Outstanding!” ★★★★★ John Crosby, R2 track list: 1 Little Maggie 2 Johnny 3 Staggerlee 4 Sadie 5 The Lady O 6 Omie Wise (you forget to answer) 7 Darlin’ Corey 8 Marbletown 9 The Bachelor 10 Michael Anna Domino : vocals, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, knives, finger snaps Michel Delory : acoustic, dobro and electric guitars, mandolin, banjo, bass, synth and drum programmes, percussion with Hearn Gadbois : hand percussion Al Pahanish : drums Sebastian Steinberg : electric bass, upright bass Release date: 26th September 2011 Barcode number: 5020393 308625 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.thebeesknees.com/?page_id=204&product_id=71