Linda Thompson has revealed a new track from her forthcoming album ‘Won’t Be Long Now‘, her first album in six year which is released on Topic Records on 14th October. Listen to ‘Never the Bride‘ below:
The album is, not surprisingly, a highly anticipated one featuring a wealth of contributing musicians including British stars John Kirkpatrick, Dave Swarbrick, Martin Carthy and his daughter Eliza, as well as American violinist/mandolin player David Mansfield, singer/songwriter Sam Amidon, cellist Garo Yelin and organist Glenn Patscha, among others. Then there is the extended family including a duet with former husband Richard Thompson, regular contributions from their children Teddy and Kami, and grandson Zak Hobbs, ‘Won’t Be Long Now’ also reflects Linda’s folk beginnings.
Track Listing
1. Love’s for Babies and Fools
2. Never Put To Sea Boys
3. If I Were a Bluebird
4. As Fast As My Feet
5. Father Son Ballad
6. Nursery Rhyme of Innocence and Experience
7. Mr. Tams
8. Paddy’s Lamentation
9. Never the Bride
10. Blue Bleezin Blind Drunk
11. It Won’t Be Long Now
Won’t Be Long Now is released on Topic Records on 14th October
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Read Our Album Review of ‘Won;t Be Long Now’ Here