We talk to Shirley Collins about her amazing comeback, new found confidence, her upcoming new autobiography and whether there’s a possibility of another album….
Shirley Collins’ Lodestar performance at the Barbican is fresh and contemporary and avant-garde at times. The assembled musicians are nothing short of brilliant, the arrangements are in turns atmospheric, joyous, stirring and thrilling.
We have a pair of tickets to giveaway to see Shirley Collins performing Lodestar live at The Barbican on 18 February, an album that marked her return to recording after 38 years.
Those people, whom she honours and sings for, represent the “past generations who have sung those songs to us and carried them through”. And in doing so, Shirley has produced an album of true stature, and one that’s destined to remain in your affections.
To celebrate her return to recording after 38 Years with the release of Lodestar, Shirley Collins, one of the most respected and legendary folk song collectors and singers, shares her fifteen favourite songs with Folk Radio UK.
Shirley Collins has shared her new music video for Pretty Polly from her new album Lodestar. This version is one she recorded from Mrs Ollie Gilbert in Timbo, Arkansas, in 1959 when she was travelling with Alan Lomax. Two live album launch dates have also been announced.
Watch the first official music video from Shirley Collins new album Lodestar. Watch ‘Death And The Lady’ which was filmed at St Leonards Church where rests the best-preserved collection of ancient human bones and skulls in Britain.
Shirley Collins returns to recording after 38 years with a new album on Domino Records titled Lodestar. Listen the first track to be shared – ‘Cruel Lincoln’, an ancient ballad. Lodestar is released on November 4th.
Listen to Martin Simpson , Andy Cutting and Tom A. Wright performing a storming version of classic Booker T. instrumental ‘Green Onions’! This, along with a newly-remastered vinyl version of Shirley Collins’ English Songs Volume 2 are two Record Store Day releases we’re excited about.
Trembling Bells announce new mini-album ‘Wide Majestic Aire’ and reveal some exciting plans for 2016 which include Alex playing drums on the forthcoming new Shirley Collins album! Life is never dull with the Trembling Bells!
Shirley Collins celebrates her 80th Birthday in style at Cecil Sharp House including a tribute concert with guests including Eliza Carthy, Billy Bragg, Jackie Oates , Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker, Martin Wyndham Read, The Askew Sisters and more. Read our live review here.
Ryan Boldt’s ‘Broadside Ballads’ is a love letter to his record collection. Now reissued, this understated and haunting album is – no more, no less – a collection of Boldt’s renditions of some of the traditional North American and British folk songs he holds so dear.
