Name: Anne Briggs..
Brand: Anne Briggs

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TTSCD002

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-03-22

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0714822890021

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Anne Briggs

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Folk

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Anne Briggs is an English folk singer, born on 29 September 1944. Known for her captivating vocals and unique style, she has made a significant impact on the folk music scene. Her music resonates with listeners through its emotional depth and poetic lyrics.
Briggs' work has influenced many artists in the genre, including *Martin Carthy*, *Maddy Prior & Tim Hart*, *The Watersons*, *Shirley Collins*, and more. She has collaborated with notable acts such as *Pentangle*, *Sandy Denny*, and *Fairport Convention*. Her contributions to the folk revival movement have solidified her place as one of the most respected figures in English folk music.
With a career spanning several decades, Briggs continues to inspire both established musicians and emerging talents alike. Her timeless songs and enchanting performances have left an indelible mark on the world of folk music.

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A long overdue issue of the classic first album from Anne Briggs on Topic. Widley regarded as a long-lost treasure and recorded in 1971 by Sean Davies and featuring Johnny Moynihan from Sweeny’s Men on bouzouki.

Anne Briggs began singing in local folk clubs in her teens. In 1962 she became part of the Centre 42 tour which was a leftist group of artists, writers, actors and musicians whose aim was to make arts and culture accessible to the masses. Ewan MacColl first heard Briggs’ remarkable voice and persuaded her to join the group and tour. There Briggs met MacColl’s comrade A.L. ‘Bert’ Lloyd who became her mentor.

Briggs debut EP, The Hazards Of Love, was produced by Lloyd. Lloyd also recorded Briggs for Topic released albums The Iron Muse and The Bird In The Bush. In 1971 Anne Briggs recorded this, her debut full length album simply named Anne Briggs with Johnny Moynihan of Sweeny’s Men. Tracks included Blackwater Side, The Snow It Melts The Soonest and Go Your Way (My Love).

Famously, Briggs taught Bert Jansch the song Blackwater Side, which he recorded on his album Jack Orion, largely comprised songs he learnt from Briggs who helped him understand the structure of folk song. Briggs and Jansch also wrote a handful of songs together. Go Your Way being one of them.

Anne Briggs..

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