Martin Carthy, Byker Hill, LP UK Fontana 1967 - STL 5434

An album of exquisite workmanship: Martin Carthy's voice and guitar find their maximum expression in the interpretation of the classic "John Barleycorn" but also in "The Wife of the Soldiers", written by Bertolt Brecht. This is Martin's third album, accompanied on violin by Dave Swarbrick in numerous compositions.

Un album di pregevole fattura: la voce e la chitarra di Martin Carthy trovano la loro massima espressione nell'interpretazione della classica "John Barleycorn" ma anche in "The Wife of the Soldiers", scritta da Bertolt Brecht. Si tratta del terzo album di Martin, accompagnato al violino da Dave Swarbrick in numerose composizioni.

Tracks Side A: 1. Man Of Burnham Tower, The - 2. Fowler, The - 3. Gentleman Soldier - 4. Brigg Fair - 5. Bloody Gardener, The - 6. Barley Straw, The - 7. Byker Hill - Tracks Side B: 8. Davy Lowston - 9. Our Captain Cried All Hands - 10. Domeama - 11. Wife Of The Soldier, The - 12. John Barleycorn - 13. Lucy Wan - 14. Bonny Black Hare, The