Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown, LP UK Chrysalis (January 1975) - CHR 1071 

A sculpture by Shirtsleeves Studios stands out on the cover of Commoners Crown: a crown illuminated by a beam of light, composed of many small men, as many as have contributed to supporting the English crown throughout history. No indication appears on the provenance of this object. The album is very beautiful (how can we forget "Long Lankin"?) and, among the collaborations, the presence of Peter Sellers who plays the ukulele in "New York girls" should be noted.

Una scultura degli Shirtsleeves Studios campeggia sulla copertina di Commoners Crown: una corona illuminata da un fascio di luce, fatta di tanti piccoli omini, tanti quanti hanno contribuito a sostenere la corona inglese nella storia. Nessuna indicazione compare sulla provenienza di questo oggetto. Il disco è molto bello (come non ricordare "Long Lankin"?) e, tra le collaborazioni, va segnalata la presenza di Peter Sellers che suona l'ukulele in "New York girls".

Tracks: Little Sir Hugh [4:44] - Bach Goes To Limerick [3:40] - Long Lankin [8:38] - Dogs And Ferrets [2:44] - Galtee Farmer [3:43] - Demon Lover [5:55] - Elf Call [3:56] - Weary Cutters [2:04] - New York Girls [3:01]

Musicians: Maddy Prior - vocals; Tim Hart - vocals, guitar, dulcimer; Robert Johnson - guitar, vocals; Rick Kemp - bass, vocals; Peter Knight - violin; Nigel Pegrum - drums, flute