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Special Agent (album)
''Special Agent'' is a folk album by Martin Simpson released in 1981. Produced by Ric Sanders and Martin Simpson, recorded at Moor Green Studios, Rock, Wyre Forest. Originally issued by Waterfront in the UK, catalogue number WF 008. Typically of an early Simpson album, it embraces both contemporary and traditional pieces and includes a Randy Newman song. Track listing #"Special Agent" (Sleepy John Estes) #" Desperados Waiting for a Train" (Guy Clark) #Guitar Medley: "The Frost is All Over / The Redheaded Boil" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Roustabout" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Jamaica Farewell" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #Banjo Medley: "Barlow Knife / Shoot The Turkey Buzzard / Denis Murphy's Polka" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Joshua Gone Barbados" (Eric Von Schmidt) #"McCrimmon's Lament" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Broke Down Engine" (words Traditional; arranged Simpson /music Simpson) #"The Demon Lover" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"You Win Aga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Simpson
Martin Stewart Simpson (born 5 May 1953) is an English folk singer, guitarist and songwriter. His music reflects a wide variety of influences and styles, rooted in Britain, Ireland, America and beyond. He builds a purposeful, often upbeat voice on a spare picking style. According to his discography, Simpson has appeared solo (21 albums), as a session musician (16 albums), in collaboration (9 albums), in compilations, live, and on performance and instructional DVDs (7). He has also published a book. Between 2002 and 2010, he was awarded multiple honours among the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Biography Martin Simpson was born in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. He took an early interest in music, learning to play the guitar and banjo and performing at local folk clubs. In 1970, he dropped out of John Leggott College to become a full-time musician. In 1976, he recorded his first solo album ''Golden Vanity''. In the same year he opened for Steeleye Span on their UK tour. He perfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 In Music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1981. Specific locations *1981 in British music *1981 in Norwegian music Specific genres *1981 in country music *1981 in heavy metal music *1981 in hip hop music *1981 in jazz Events January–April *January – Nearly a year after the suicide of Ian Curtis, the surviving members of Joy Division plus Gillian Gilbert, now under the name New Order (band), New Order, release their debut single Ceremony (New Order song), "Ceremony"; the single and its B-side, "In a Lonely Place", are both re-recordings of songs originally written and performed by Curtis. The single's release marks the band's first public use of the "New Order" moniker, which they would retain for the remainder of their career. *10 January – A revival of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta ''The Pirates of Penzance'' opens at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre, Uris Theatre, starring Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith (entertainer), Rex Smith. *11 January - T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folk Music
Folk music is a music genre that includes traditional folk music and the contemporary genre that evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival. Some types of folk music may be called world music. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted orally, music with unknown composers, music that is played on traditional instruments, music about cultural or national identity, music that changes between generations (folk process), music associated with a people's folklore, or music performed by custom over a long period of time. It has been contrasted with commercial and classical styles. The term originated in the 19th century, but folk music extends beyond that. Starting in the mid-20th century, a new form of popular folk music evolved from traditional folk music. This process and period is called the (second) folk revival and reached a zenith in the 1960s. This form of music is sometimes called contemporary folk music or folk rev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ric Sanders
Richard Sanders (born 8 December 1952) is an English violinist who has played in jazz-rock, folk rock, British folk rock and folk groups, including Soft Machine and Fairport Convention. Biography Sanders' first experience with a professional band was in the summer of 1972, touring Europe with classical/rock percussionist Stomu Yamash'ta's Red Buddha Theatre. He later went on to play with jazz pianists Johnny Patrick and Michael Garrick. In the late 1970s, he briefly toured as a member of the jazz-rock group Soft Machine and followed with a stint in The Albion Band. In 1981, he co-founded a recording studio, Morgreen Studios, with which he remained active for a few years. In 1984, he joined Fairport Convention and recorded his first album with them, ''Gladys' Leap'', the following year. from t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Vanity
''Golden Vanity'' is a 1976 folk album by Martin Simpson. It was recorded and produced at Leader Sound by Bill Leader, and was originally issued by Trailer Records in the United Kingdom, catalogue number LER 2099. The sleeve includes notes by Martin Simpson and Barbara Dickson. ''Golden Vanity'' was Simpson's first album. It includes British and American songs and tunes, mostly traditional in origin. The title track is the traditional ballad "Golden Vanity". Track listing All tracks Traditional; arranged by Martin Simpson; except where indicated #"Beaulampkin" #"Snowdrop" (Kirk McGhee) #" Bitter Withy" #"Cindy" #"Golden Vanity" #"Soldier's Joy" #"Pretty Polly" #"Love Minus Zero/No Limit" (Bob Dylan) #"George Campbell" #"Gotta Little Home To Go To" #"Louisiana 1927" (Randy Newman) Personnel *Martin Simpson Martin Stewart Simpson (born 5 May 1953) is an English folk singer, guitarist and songwriter. His music reflects a wide variety of influences and styles, rooted i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grinning In Your Face
''Grinning In Your Face'' is a folk album by Martin Simpson recorded and released in 1983. Recorded and produced at Ideal Sound Recorders, London by Tony Engle. Originally issued by Topic Records in the UK, catalogue number 12TS430. It includes a mixture of contemporary and traditional pieces. Track listing #"It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (Paul Anka) #"Little Birdie" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"The First Cut is the Deepest" ( Cat Stevens) #"Roving Gambler" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"This War May Last for Years" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Masters of War" (Bob Dylan) #"Reuben's Train" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Your Cheatin' Heart" ( Hank Williams) #"Handsome Molly" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Townships" (Simpson)/ " Biko" ( Peter Gabriel) #"Moonshine" (Simpson) #"Green Linnet" (Traditional; arranged Simpson)/ "Grinning In Your Face" (Son House Edward James "Son" House Jr. (March 21, 1902His date of birth is a matter of some debate. House alleg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyre Forest
__NOTOC__ Wyre Forest is a large, semi-natural (partially unmanaged) woodland and forest measuring which straddles the borders of Worcestershire and Shropshire, England. Knowles Mill, a former corn mill owned by the National Trust, lies within the forest. Natural history The forest covers an area in local terms of 2,634 hectares (6,509 acres), or on the larger scale and is noted for its variety of wildlife. Although now the Wyre Forest has been much deforested, it still extends from east of the A442 at Shatterford, north of Kidderminster in the east, almost to Cleobury Mortimer in the west and from Upper Arley in the north to Areley Kings, near Stourport in the south. It is one of the largest remaining ancient woodlands in Britain. Forestry England looks after around half of today's forest. Around two-thirds of the forest has been designated as an SSSI (1,753.7 Ha), while a further fifth (549 Ha) is listed as a national nature reserve. The Dowles Brook flows through the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sleepy John Estes
John Adam Estes (January 25, 1899 or 1900June 5, 1977), known as Sleepy John Estes, was an American guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. His music influenced such artists as , and . Life and career Estes was born in |
Desperados Waiting For A Train
"Desperados Waiting for a Train" is a song written by Guy Clark and originally recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker for his 1973 album ''Viva Terlingua''. It subsequently appeared on Rita Coolidge's 1974 album '' Fall into Spring'', David Allan Coe's third album, ''The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy'' (1974), Tom Rush's album '' Ladies Love Outlaws'' the same year, before Clark's own rendition was released on his first LP, 1975's ''Old No. 1''. Clark has stated that the song is about his grandmother's boyfriend named Jack who was a grandfather figure to him. The American country music group the Highwaymen released it as a single in September 1985. It was the second single from the album ''Highwayman''. The song reached #15 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Nanci Griffith recorded it for her 1998 album '' Other Voices Too (A Trip Back to Bountiful)'', accompanied by Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Eric Taylor. Jason ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Clark
Guy Charles Clark (November 6, 1941 – May 17, 2016) was an American folk and country singer-songwriter and luthier. He released more than 20 albums, and his songs have been recorded by other artists, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Buffett, Kathy Mattea, Lyle Lovett, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Chris Stapleton. He won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album: ''My Favorite Picture of You''. Career Clark was born in Monahans, Texas. His family moved to Rockport, Texas in 1954. After he graduated from high school in 1960, Guy spent almost a decade living in Houston as part of the folk music revival in that city. His wife Susanna Talley Clark and he eventually settled in Nashville, where he helped create the Americana (music) genre. His songs "L.A. Freeway" and "Desperados Waiting for a Train" helped launch his career and were covered by numerous performers, including Steve Earle and Brian Joe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Von Schmidt
Eric Von Schmidt (May 28, 1931 – February 2, 2007) was an American singer and guitarist, songwriter, painter and illustrator, and Grammy Award recipient. He was associated with the folk boom of the late 1950s and early 1960s and a key part of the Cambridge folk music scene. As a singer and guitarist, he was considered to be the leading specialist in country blues in Cambridge at the time, the counterpart of Greenwich Village's Dave Van Ronk. Von Schmidt co-authored with Jim Rooney ''Baby, Let Me Follow You Down: The Illustrated Story of the Cambridge Folk Years''. Biography Von Schmidt's father, Harold von Schmidt, was a Western painter who did illustrations for the ''Saturday Evening Post''. Von Schmidt began selling his own artwork while he was still a teenager. Following a stint in the army, he won a Fulbright scholarship to study art in Florence. He moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1957, where he painted and became part of the coffeehouse scene. Von Schmidt share ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank Williams
Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he recorded 55 singles (five released posthumously) that reached the top 10 of the ''Billboard'' Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 12 that reached No. 1 (three posthumously). Born and raised in Alabama, Williams was given guitar lessons by African-American blues musician Rufus Payne in exchange for meals or money. Payne, along with Roy Acuff and Ernest Tubb, had a major influence on Williams' later musical style. Williams began his music career in Montgomery in 1937, when producers at local radio station WSFA hired him to perform and host a 15-minute program. He formed the Drifting Cowboys backup band, which was managed by his mother, and dropped out of school to devote his time to his career. When several of his band members wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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