Marianne Faithfull - North Country Maid [VINYL]
Marianne Faithfull - North Country Maid [VINYL]
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Mariannes second folk album North Country Maid has been remastered from the original tapes by the Grammy nominated Andrew Batt who also provides detailed sleevenotes which Marianne contributed to before her passing in January 2025.
Where Mariannes first folk album Come My Way, had largely been compiled from music of the American folk revival, her second, released in April 1966 was built around songs from the British Isles. Rightly hailed as Mariannes finest LP of the 60s, North Country Maid conclusively established her as an artist with a unique stylistic approach, and many of its songs (such as Scarborough Fair) were not yet the established folk/pop standards they would soon become. Featuring emotive interpretations of songs by contemporary folk writers like Cyril Tawneys Sally Free And Easy, Bert Janschs Green Are Your Eyes and Ewan MacColls The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, the album also includes traditional material such as the title track and She Moved Thru The Fair, which is one of the few songs Marianne performed throughout her life; it even appears on her final release, the 2025 E.P. Burning Moonlight.
The album was produced by Mike Leander, and arranged by Jon Mark, who also played acoustic guitar. He was joined by newcomer Michael John Taylor on second acoustic guitar, Big Jim Sullivan on 12-string and various traditional Indian instruments, Danny Thompson on bass and Alec Hutchison on harmonica.
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Mariannes second folk album North Country Maid has been remastered from the original tapes by the Grammy nominated Andrew Batt who also provides detailed sleevenotes which Marianne contributed to before her passing in January 2025.
Where Mariannes first folk album Come My Way, had largely been compiled from music of the American folk revival, her second, released in April 1966 was built around songs from the British Isles. Rightly hailed as Mariannes finest LP of the 60s, North Country Maid conclusively established her as an artist with a unique stylistic approach, and many of its songs (such as Scarborough Fair) were not yet the established folk/pop standards they would soon become. Featuring emotive interpretations of songs by contemporary folk writers like Cyril Tawneys Sally Free And Easy, Bert Janschs Green Are Your Eyes and Ewan MacColls The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, the album also includes traditional material such as the title track and She Moved Thru The Fair, which is one of the few songs Marianne performed throughout her life; it even appears on her final release, the 2025 E.P. Burning Moonlight.
The album was produced by Mike Leander, and arranged by Jon Mark, who also played acoustic guitar. He was joined by newcomer Michael John Taylor on second acoustic guitar, Big Jim Sullivan on 12-string and various traditional Indian instruments, Danny Thompson on bass and Alec Hutchison on harmonica.
Track Listing
Green Are Your Eyes
Sunny Goodge Street
Scarborough Fair
How Should I Your True Love Know
Cockleshells
She Moved Thru' The Fair
The Last Thing On My Mind
North Country Maid
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Lullaby
Sally Free And Easy
Wild Mountain Thyme
Details
- Genre: Pop
- Product Type: Vinyl
- Barcode: 805520241069
- Release Date: August 01, 2025
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Delivery Information: We aim to deliver your order as quickly and efficiently as possible. All UK orders are dispatched using Royal Mail 48 Tracked service and the standard delivery times are 2-3 business days. Please note that delivery times for overseas orders will vary depending on your location and the shipping option you choose during checkout.
Shipping Costs: We offer free delivery on all UK orders and free worldwide delivery on orders over £15.
Tracking Your Order: All UK orders are tracked. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number via email. You can use this tracking number to monitor the progress of your delivery on the Royal Mail Track and Trace website.
Returns and Exchanges: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, you may return it within 28 days of the item being dispatched for a refund or exchange. Please note the following guidelines:
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