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Steeleye Span formed in 1969 from members of Fairport Convention and out of the ashes of Sweeney’s Men creating a distinctive fusion of both British folk with electric rock music. The resulting first version of the band was formed by ex-Fairport bassist Ashley Hutchings and built around two pairs of vocalists, one English, one Irish, Tim Hart and Maddy Prior and Terry and Gay Woods. Rhythm was to be supplied largely by Hutchings’ bass, and without drums.
Tensions between the band grew during the production in 1970 of their first album, Hark! The Village Wait to the point where they never again worked together after its completion, but the music itself shows no signs of these difficulties. While having a rock sensibility there is a greater sense of the authentic folk tradition than even in the best of Fairport, and a particular beauty arising from the two pairs of voices. The Woods being replaced by admired folk stalwart Martin Carthy, with violinist Peter Knight to widen the musical textures, the group late in 1970 recorded their most admired record Please to see the King. Ten Man Mop followed in 1971, more accomplished but generally felt to be less exciting. The expensive gatefold sleeve swallowed the band’s royalties, and was referred to as a tombstone, since Hutchings and Carthy then left, to pursue Hutchings’ new vision of a specifically English strand of folk rock with The Albion Band, and Steeleye Mk 2 folded.
Tensions between the band grew during the production in 1970 of their first album, Hark! The Village Wait to the point where they never again worked together after its completion, but the music itself shows no signs of these difficulties. While having a rock sensibility there is a greater sense of the authentic folk tradition than even in the best of Fairport, and a particular beauty arising from the two pairs of voices. The Woods being replaced by admired folk stalwart Martin Carthy, with violinist Peter Knight to widen the musical textures, the group late in 1970 recorded their most admired record Please to see the King. Ten Man Mop followed in 1971, more accomplished but generally felt to be less exciting. The expensive gatefold sleeve swallowed the band’s royalties, and was referred to as a tombstone, since Hutchings and Carthy then left, to pursue Hutchings’ new vision of a specifically English strand of folk rock with The Albion Band, and Steeleye Mk 2 folded.
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Spanning the Years
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The Lark In Morning - The Early Years
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Below The Salt
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Hark! The Village Wait
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Gaudete
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All Around My Hat
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The Blacksmith
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Cam Ye O'Er Frae France
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Blackleg Miner
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My Johnny Was a Shoemaker
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Black Jack Davy
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Lovely on the Water
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Thomas the Rhymer
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Alison Gross
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When I Was On Horseback
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Lowlands of Holland
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Hard Times of Old England
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Royal Forester
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Saucy Sailor
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Shoutbox
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jordanReyne wrote:
Just wanted to say a big thanks: for providing me with musicial inspiration since my childhood! You guys have always been one of my biggest influences and your music is just stunning. Have an awesome tour!
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lyndonkey wrote:
seeing steeleye tonight! so excited!
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crestfall1 wrote:
Grygus; The Blacksmith by Planxty. same song, but has a very different feel to it.
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rscotty wrote:
In 1972, I bought a SS album for the first girlfriend of my life. She was into traditional folk music. Neither of us had ever heard of SS or any of their music. Unfortunately, my love of SS lasted while my love of this girlfriend did not. However I did get lucky and remained in love with the better one of the two choices. Great music and Great memories!
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Illian_Video wrote:
My father had a sleu of SS records. He introduced me to these when I was 4, and I've loved them ever since....They always make me feel young again! I try to introduce them to people I meet.....even though it never works. I will always love SS, until I die.
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zz-eon wrote:
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Mrs-Moomin wrote:
Going to see them next week. Should be a good night. Dad has always played them. It's the only music taste we share!
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LittleFox38 wrote:
Inspirational!
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xiddx wrote:
completely brilliant! no one can play folk like steeleye span..
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SyveTheShairks wrote:
Ay pairtulairly luv th' Black Freighter.... Hoop-La!
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mentufacturer wrote:
Way better than any other folk rock band. They're so *dark* ... listen to Fighting For Strangers, All Things Are Quite Silent, Cam Ye O'er Frae France etc.
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Badgergod wrote:
Thomas the Rhymer never fails to get me singing as even my lousy voice can join in the harmonies
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AnnieLR wrote:
They remind me of long car journeys through the Scottish Highlands with my parents...
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Frauklug13 wrote:
joy joy joy, I love them.
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olive-oyl wrote:
my exact memories almostnormal83
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almostnormal83 wrote:
Ahhh they bring back memories of listening to them with dad as a little girl. I love them!
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CrackpotLulu wrote:
I found them by accident on internet radio. "Thomas The Rhymer". I've been hooked ever since!
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BeckaRawr wrote:
the most beautiful music in the world, if it doesn't move you in some way then you have no ears or heart
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midnightcowboy wrote:
How could I've lived without this music for such a long time.
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Grygus wrote:
"The Blacksmith" has totaly conquered me :) . Can you recommend me any other songs in that style :) ?
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Events
- Nov 20 Steeleye Span The Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
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Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom
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Sage, Gateshead, Newcastle, Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Recent Activity
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Rundini wrote about Steeleye Span in Shuffle Survey :D. 30 minutes ago
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bmac56, tjpillinger, stevelockley and 16 other people added Steeleye Span to their libraries. 7 hours ago
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MMHaven tagged Steeleye Span with ‘folk rock’. Wednesday morning
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