Topic Records News - October 2017

NEW RELEASES AVAILABLE NOW Topic Records – An introduction to As part of the definitive Introduction to series, Topic Records are happy to announce the first two NEW releases, The Real Sound of Folk Music and An introduction to Shirley Collins are available now. Various Artists – Topic Records The Real Sound Of Folk Music A definitive various artists introduction to the wonders of Topic Records, the worlds oldest independent record label. CD1 : Dick Gaughan - Both Sides The Tweed / Nic Jones - Canadee-i-o / Davy Graham - Angi / Shirley Collins - The Sweet Primeroses / Martin Simpson - Never Any Good / Andrew Cronshaw - Wasps In The Woodpile / Pentangle - The Time Has Come / Anne Briggs - Blackwater Side / Martin Carthy - Scarborough Fair / Eliza Carthy - Worcester City / Ewan MacColl - Dirty Old Town / The Watersons - Pace-Egging Song / Silly Sisters - Hedger & Ditcher / John Tams – Unity (Raise Your Banners High) CD 2 : June Tabor & The Oysterband - Love Will Tear Us Apart / Brass Monkey - The Handweaver And The Factory Maid / Steve Ashley - Ships Of Shame / Vin Garbutt - The Land Of Three Rivers / Johnny Handle   - Dust / Mike Waterson - Tamlyn / Bill Caddick - Two-Fisted Heroes / The Cheviot Ranters - The Ideal Schottische / Cilla Fisher - Blue Bleezin’ Blind Drunk / The Full English - Man In The Moon / Ramblin’ Jack Elliott - Talking Dustbowl Blues / Tim Van Eyken - Barleycorn / Peter Bellamy - When I Die / Oak - Scan’s Polkas Double CD, digital download, digital streaming and limited edition 2 LP vinyl set from VINYL180. Available now from The Topic Shop, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and all good record shops. Shirley Collins – An introduction to This compilation is the perfect introduction to the work of Shirley Collins. Specially selected songs from classic albums  featuring Shirleys sister Dolly Collins and the Young Tradition. CD : The Foggy Dew / I Drew My Ship / A Blacksmith Courted Me / The False Bride / All Things Are Quite Silent / Polly Vaughan / False True Love / Spencer The Rover / The Sweet Primeroses / Rambleaway / March The Morning Sun / The Cherry Tree Carol / The Moon Shines Bright / One Night As I Lay On My Bed / Come All You Little Streamers CD, digital download, digital streaming and limited-edition LP vinyl from VINYL180. Available now from The Topic Shop, Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and all good record shops. Here's a selection of review for the first two Introduction To series of releases. RnR Magazine: Songlines Magazine: fRoots Magazine: EXCLUSIVE OFFERS This month to celebrate Martin Simpson touring and his new album ‘Trails and Tribulations’, Topic Records are happy to offer the following Martin Simpson CD’s at a special price. The Collection Find out more » The Bramble Briar Find out more » Righteousness & Humidity Find out more » Kind Letters Find out more » Prodigal Son Find out more » True Stories Find out more » Purpose + Grace Find out more » Vagrant Stanzas Find out more » Murmurs (CD + DVD) Find out more » Bootleg USA Find out more » Copyright © 2017 Topic Records, All rights reserved.  mailing address: Topic Records The New Powerhouse, Gateway Business Centre Kangley Bridge Road London, Eng SE26 5AN United Kingdom

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Topic Records are proud to announce two new CD releases on 20th October 2017. Various Artists – Topic Records The Real Sound Of Folk Music (TICD001) The perfect introduction to the wonders of Topic Records the worlds oldest surviving independent record label, a 2 CD set featuring 28 specially selected songs from the labels vast catalogue. Artists include John Tams, Steve Ashley, Dick Gaughan, Ewan MacColl, Anne Briggs, Mike Waterson, Nic Jones, Martin Simpson, Shirley Collins, Davy Graham, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, The Watersons, The Full English and June Tabor and Oysterband to name but a few. Shirley Collins – An introduction to (TICD002) Part of the new Introduction to Topic series this CD compilation is the perfect introduction to the work of Shirley Collins. 15 tracks specailly selected, spanning Shirleys carrier. Features recordings from the legendary Sweet Primeroses LP plus recordings featuring Dolly Collins and the Young Tradition Also available as Digital download. Limited edition Vinyl pressings available through VINYL 180 Both titles are now available to pre-order NOW The Real Sound of Folk Music is available to pre-order on iTunes This month Topic Records are happy to celebrate the Birthdays of three leading ladies within the Topic stable of artists. Norma Waterson, (15th August) is one of the original founding members of the highly regarded folk group The Watersons. Formed in the early 1960’s the band went on to release their first album and highly acclaimed 'Frost And Fire' in 1965 which was awarded album of the year by Melody Maker newspaper. Norma has continued to record and perform both within the different incarnations of the Watersons, Waterson:Carthy group, as well as with her daughter Eliza Carthy who too shares a birthday in the same month as her mother. Eliza Carthy, (23rd August) is as well -known as her mother having grown up in one of Folk’s great family dynasty’s. It was inevitable the gift of music would transfer from mother to daughter and following many successful solo albums such as ‘Heat, Light & Sound’ and ‘Rice’ an album titled ‘Gift’ was released to critical acclaim and featured mother and daughter performing together. Last but not least celebrating a birthday in August is Linda Thompson, (23rd August) who became one of the most recognised names and voices in the British folk rock movement of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Performing, recording and releasing 6 records with her then husband and fellow British folk rock musician, guitarist Richard Thompson, Linda would go onto recording and releasing solo albums, the most successful being 2013’s ‘Won’t Be Long Now’. Please see below for this month’s special offers. The Watersons - Early Days Find out more » The Watersons - Frost and Fire Find out more » The Watersons - For Pence & Spicy Ale Find out more » Norma Waterson & Eliza Carthy - Gift Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Heat, Light & Sound Find out more » Eliza Carthy & The Kings of Calicutt Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Red Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Rice Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Anglicana Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Rough Music Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Dream of Breathing Underwater Find out more » Eliza Carthy - Wayward Daughter: The Best Of Find out more » Linda Thompson - Won't Be Long Now Find out more » Coming Soon 1st September 2017 sees the release of the highly anticipated new Martin Simpson album ‘Trails and Tribulations’. Regarded as his best record to date the album is available to pre-order from Martin's official store (where you can get a signed guitar tab and plectrum), Propermusic, Amazon, iTunes and all good record shops. Watch the videos for Blues Run the Game and Thomas Drew below. Copyright © 2017 Topic Records, All rights reserved. mailing address  Topic Records The New Powerhouse, Gateway Business Centre Kangley Bridge Road London, Eng SE26 5AN United Kingdom

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