Name: Heard A Long Gone Song
Brand: Lisa O'Neill

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RLR001LP

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-10-26

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0191402800111

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RLR001CD

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Artist

Lisa O'Neill

Genre GB

Folk

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River Lea

Lisa O'Neill is a talented vocalist hailing from the United Kingdom. With her powerful and emotive voice, she captivates audiences with every performance. Known for her soulful renditions of classic songs, Lisa has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Whether she's belting out heartfelt ballads or delivering high-energy anthems, her passion and authenticity shine through in every note. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Lisa O'Neill's music.

A division of Rough Trade Records, River Lea is a music label that specializes in British and Irish folk music. Led by Timothy Mark Chipping, the label is dedicated to promoting and showcasing talented artists from these regions. With a focus on preserving the rich heritage of folk music, River Lea brings together a diverse range of musicians who captivate audiences with their soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

At River Lea, we believe in the power of storytelling through music. Our artists delve deep into their cultural roots, drawing inspiration from traditional folk songs while adding their own unique twist. From haunting ballads to foot-stomping jigs, our roster showcases the breadth and depth of talent within the folk genre.

With an unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity, River Lea continues to nurture emerging talents as well as collaborate with established artists. By providing a platform for both established and up-and-coming musicians, we strive to preserve the legacy of British and Irish folk music while pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons.

Lisa O'Neill grew up in Ballyhaise, County Cavan and now lives in Dublin. Heard A Long Gone Song, her first album for Rough Trade imprint River Lea is a collection of traditional material interspersed with her own. The sense of ownership Lisa imbues in these old songs, coupled with the immutability of her chosen subjects makes it hard to tell which is which. These are folk songs in the original sense of the word. The album begins with an entirely unaccompanied rendition of The Galway Shawl, first collected in 1936 but made famous by Alan Lomax's 1956 recording of the great Margaret Barry. Lisa's remarkable and unconstrained delivery of this popular Irish street ballad is like hearing it for the first time. It's followed by the slow-building menace of Along The North Strand, a version of Lady Isabel And The Elf Knight collected from a Traveller singer named Kitty Cassidy. Accompanying herself on guitar, Lisa's telling of this murderous tale is illustrated by the creeped-out squeals of fiddle played by Christophe Capewell, and the unearthly gasps of concertina from Cormac Begley who uses every clunk and wheeze of the instrument to conjure a Bad Seeds-like cacophony. The record returns to unadorned voices with a room-silencing duet between Lisa and Radie Peat of the band Lankum on The Factory Girl, a broadside that some believe celebrates the independent spirit of working class women. At the start of 2018, Lisa was invited to perform at Dublin's National Concert Hall for Shane McGowan's 60th Birthday Celebration, alongside Nick Cave, Bono, Sinead O'Connor and the man himself. On Heard A Long Gone Song, Lisa has recorded a gorgeously world-weary interpretation of The Pogues' Lullaby Of London; a line from which gave the album its title. Recorded in a rural studio near the Loire Valley, Heard A Long Gone Song was produced by David Odlum and Lisa O'Neill. It follows her much-lauded, self-released 2016 album Pothole In The Sky with a record that is personally political, uniquely beautiful, heartfelt and witty. And perhaps as timeless as the passed down songs Lisa sings as if they were hers.

Heard A Long Gone Song

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