For my taste David Bowie is the epitome of folk/rock mysticism. In "Black Star" [his last] he leaves a message for us to decipher deeply embedded in tradition.
I have only lately stumbled on your sub and this post warms my heart and deeply resonates. Been a huge Fairport fan since I stumbled upon the Chronicals compilation album in my town library around 1977 when I was in HS. (Class of 79) I had just started playing guitar and was obsessed. I loved Jethro Tull - esp the more acoustic folk rock numbers so Fairport just ticked all the boxes and set me off of my lifelong UK & Celtic folk rock love. I can’t play it all that well but I listen to it constantly. Thanks for sharing this great list. Love em all! Cheers!!
Did you see the Ashley Hutchings 80th concert in Birmingham? They opened with Come All Ye and closed with WKWTTG! A beautiful moment with Simon, Richard and Ashley playing together once more. If you look up Becky Mills Facebook page there's a video with some bits of both + some other stuff on YouTube 😊
The summer leading up to my senior year of high school, I scavenged a dubbed cassette copy of Zeppelin's box set from my brother's college stuff. That was my soundtrack for nearly the whole summer, and I discovered "Tangerine" on that tape and have loved it from the second I heard it.
Thanks so much for this! I’m a big fan of the Regeneration podcast and really enjoyed your recent Fairport Convention / Natura Pura episode—it was a fantastic listen. I’ve been a longtime lover of Fairport and British folk, so I was especially excited to hear your take discussion of Tam Lin.
I made this playlist a few years back, inspired by Rob Young’s wonderful book Electric Eden. Wishing you a Happy Easter!
For my taste David Bowie is the epitome of folk/rock mysticism. In "Black Star" [his last] he leaves a message for us to decipher deeply embedded in tradition.
https://youtu.be/kszLwBaC4Sw
David Bowie was awesome and very cryptic! A real treasure.
I have only lately stumbled on your sub and this post warms my heart and deeply resonates. Been a huge Fairport fan since I stumbled upon the Chronicals compilation album in my town library around 1977 when I was in HS. (Class of 79) I had just started playing guitar and was obsessed. I loved Jethro Tull - esp the more acoustic folk rock numbers so Fairport just ticked all the boxes and set me off of my lifelong UK & Celtic folk rock love. I can’t play it all that well but I listen to it constantly. Thanks for sharing this great list. Love em all! Cheers!!
class of ‘80 over here!
Did you see the Ashley Hutchings 80th concert in Birmingham? They opened with Come All Ye and closed with WKWTTG! A beautiful moment with Simon, Richard and Ashley playing together once more. If you look up Becky Mills Facebook page there's a video with some bits of both + some other stuff on YouTube 😊
I did not see it—will look for it. Thanks!
The summer leading up to my senior year of high school, I scavenged a dubbed cassette copy of Zeppelin's box set from my brother's college stuff. That was my soundtrack for nearly the whole summer, and I discovered "Tangerine" on that tape and have loved it from the second I heard it.
One of my favorites. Does Irish punk-folk count?: https://youtu.be/jlfr1rCByM8?si=r6hpcx48gWz2SWKa
There's always room for The Pogues
Thanks man!
Horslips, Tír na nÓg and Sweeney's Men for an Irish folk rock triad!
Michael
Thanks so much for this! I’m a big fan of the Regeneration podcast and really enjoyed your recent Fairport Convention / Natura Pura episode—it was a fantastic listen. I’ve been a longtime lover of Fairport and British folk, so I was especially excited to hear your take discussion of Tam Lin.
I made this playlist a few years back, inspired by Rob Young’s wonderful book Electric Eden. Wishing you a Happy Easter!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2w6iX04RHI1DbBKiJ5RqhX?si=CN_PyM2ARMq45wYOMl1HRg&pi=DfS4ZModROuaS
Now that’s a list! Looking forward into digging into that one!
A blessed Easter to you!
...I think The Imagined Village has some things that would fit with the vibe of this list.
Not familiar with I Draw Slow. Thanks, they seem cool.
The Alarm! I've seen them twice. I think I'd add The Decemberists to this list.
They're American!
Oh yeah. I lost the thread.
A playlist!!
You should hear https://theowlservice.bandcamp.com/album/a-garland-of-song and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wXoTi7aMQc. Much love to you!
I've heard these! Good stuff!