Name: Your Affectionate Son
Brand: Robb Johnson

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Catalogue number

IRR117V

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-08

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5024545928013

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Robb Johnson

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Folk

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Irregular Records

Irregular Records is a renowned music label that has been running successfully under the guidance of [a314658]. With a diverse range of artists and performers, Irregular Records offers an exceptional collection of music in various genres. From folk to rock, jazz to blues, this label has something for every music enthusiast.

Established with the aim of promoting talented musicians and providing them with a platform to showcase their skills, Irregular Records has gained recognition for its commitment to quality music. The label takes pride in nurturing emerging artists and helping them reach new heights in their careers.

With an impressive catalog that spans across multiple decades, Irregular Records continues to release albums that captivate listeners worldwide. Each release is carefully curated and showcases the unique talents and styles of *its* artists. Whether you are looking for soulful melodies or energetic beats, you can trust Irregular Records to deliver outstanding musical experiences.

Robb Johnson is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his unique blend of punk-folk music. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the folk music scene.

Influenced by artists such as Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey, and Miranda Sykes, Robb Johnson's music resonates with audiences who appreciate thought-provoking lyrics and captivating melodies. His powerful storytelling ability shines through in songs that tackle social and political issues with depth and sincerity.

Whether performing solo or collaborating with talented musicians like Attila The Stockbroker and Janet Russell, Robb Johnson's live performances are always engaging and memorable. He has shared stages with renowned acts including The Young'uns, Bob Fox, Commoners Choir, Grace Petrie, Jim Woodland, Frankie Armstrong, David Rovics, Nancy Kerr, Reg Meuross, Alistair Hulett, Joe Solo,Dick Gaughan,Martin Simpson ,John Kirkpatrick,and June Tabor.

In 2019, Robb was commissioned by Hartlepool Folk Festival to write a set of songs for their featured concert Your Affectionate Son. The concert was based upon a collection of First World War letters home written by Hartlepool resident Private George Gower. Performed by Damien Barber, Eliza Carthy, Luke Daniels, John Hegley, The Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band, Robb, Jack Worth, Jackie Oates, Mike Wilson &amp; the Wilsons, the evening was a resounding triumph. Although it was not possible to record fully the event, the festival were very happy when Robb decided to record the songs that he had written.

In the concert programme, Robb wrote: “When I first read through these letters, I wasn’t sure what I could do with them. There’s George, in the middle of the most cataclysmic conflict in Europe in recent history &amp; all he seems to worry about is the price of eggs. It was only when the letters stopped that I realised that George’s story isn’t contained at all in the cheerful chat, but in what George doesn’t say.” 

George doesn’t write about what happened to his regiment at Poelkappelle, doesn’t write about the gas attack at Ypres that killed him 20 years later, and doesn’t write about his sexuality. The songs use George’s words, corroborated by some contemporary documents and background research, and George’s silences, to tell the story of one particular everyman’s experience of the War To End All Wars. The songs reflect upon the processes of historical change, &amp; for all those awful silences. the songs are about how we love each other, nonetheless. 

Rather than attempt to recreate the instrumentation of the concert how do you record a brass band during a pandemic anyway? – Robb decided to record this album live in the studio, accompanied only by the breathtakingly beautiful piano accompaniment of Jenny Carr, and let the songs speak for themselves. 

Your Affectionate Son

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