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Bridget St John was one of the first acts signed to John Peel's legendary Dandelion Records. Cherry Red have re-released her first three albums and two have several bonus tracks that are appearing on CD for the first time.
These CDs contain detailed sleeve notes written by Nigel Cross in cooperation with Bridget; she was also involved in selecting the bonus tracks.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By gawayne
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was a big fan of Bridget St John in the late 60's and early 70's. In fact I began to think I was the only fan, as years passed before I met anyone who had even heard of her. The first time I heard her was on John Peels "Top Gear" radio show. She sang her version of John Martyn's "The River" which was spellbinding and I fell in love with her voice and guitar style straight away. "Ask Me No Questions" was her first album and her purist. Just her and her guitar, with the occasional second guitar added. It is full of country lanes and nice images and has a very tranqulising effect on the listener, transporting us to another, better world. The title track is lovely with its break in the middle for birdsong and church bells. I always find Bridgets voice very relaxing and yet emotional. Also her lyrics have a rare poetry that is lacking in modern music and so the whole album is a delight. I have it on vinyl and, although I have been listening to it for 37 years, I never grow tired of any of the songs-they seems as fresh now as when I first heard them, which is a rare thing nowadays!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By C. G. Tozer
Format:Audio CD
Definitely the best British female singer songwriter EVER. I first heard this album in 1969 and was instantly hooked on her unusually deep (but oh so pleasant) voice, her brilliant acoustic guitar playing in various tunings and plenty of bass notes and above all the 'get back to the country' lyrics. Every track is brilliantly and minimally produced by John Peel. She reminds me of Donovan when she sings the line 'Buttercup sandwich' - it took me years to discover that it comes from Beatrix Potter. The title track ends with various bird song recordings plucked by Peel from the Beeb Archives. That gets a mention in his autobiography as people kept asking how come birds from around the globe were recorded together in one place! Buy it - but buy the others too - they're all great in their own way. here's to another CD soon!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ever since my well-loved and well-played vinyl went to the great vinyl resting place and tape copies became snagged, I thought I'd never hear Ask me No Gquestions again until now and how lovely are the sweet memories of late summer and autumn come flooding back as I listen to the husky/dusky voice of Bridget St John, all the way from buttercup sandwiches to the birds and bells - and all the goodies in between.
The clarity of the CD is just as good, if not better in places, but Bridget's guitar playing (and John Martyn on second guitar) is crisp and clear as before.
The bo sorry the bonus tracks are just that - a bonus - especially BSJ's version of Suzanne - how to out-Cohen Leonard Cohen; brilliant!
I haven't herd Bridget's other stuff and I don't think I would want to now I have this, the best there is; but I may be tempted, but I am well enough pleased with this.
anybody out there know how to play her guitar chords? Is that question allowed amazon?
The clarity of the CD is just as good, if not better in places, but Bridget's guitar playing (and John Martyn on second guitar) is crisp and clear as before.
The bo sorry the bonus tracks are just that - a bonus - especially BSJ's version of Suzanne - how to out-Cohen Leonard Cohen; brilliant!
I haven't herd Bridget's other stuff and I don't think I would want to now I have this, the best there is; but I may be tempted, but I am well enough pleased with this.
anybody out there know how to play her guitar chords? Is that question allowed amazon?
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lovely summery music
B St J sings beautifully, great memories of John Peel's radio show
Great to have a replacement for my original Dandelion LP.
Delivered on time, great condition.
Great to have a replacement for my original Dandelion LP.
Delivered on time, great condition.
Published 11 months ago by Mr. R. J. Imrie
2.0 out of 5 stars
Despite John Peel's recommendation I wasn't impressed
No offence intended but I didn't like her voice, her phrasing or her arrangements. Some of the guitar was OK but a bit samey. Perhaps that's why I didn't remember her? Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2010 by Dr. G. Austin
4.0 out of 5 stars
"...There Are So Many Things That We Have Shared..."
If Nick Drake had a sister or Nico recorded a folk album in 1969 - then the lovely "Ask Me No Questions" by Britain's Bridget St. John would be the result. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2009 by Mark Barry, Reckless Records, London
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bridget St John
My favourite Bridget St John album, from 1969, before she got into orchestral backings. A great guitar duo with John Martyn on the title track.
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Martin B
4.0 out of 5 stars
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
THIS PURCHASE WAS DRIVEN BY NOSTALGIA, THE VINYL EQUIVALENT HAVING BEEN A FAVOURITE 35 YEARS AGO! WHILE MEMORY HAD PLAYED ONE OR TWO TRICKS ON ME, I SOON FOUND MYSELF RECALLING THE... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2009 by Robert Watt
5.0 out of 5 stars
A hautingly beautiful Album
I wonder how many people have topped themselves while listening to this LP? hehe
A hauntingly beautiful recording. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2006
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