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The Harvest Years

~ Shirley & Dolly Collins
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  • Audio CD (4 Aug 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B001AI93XG
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 37,021 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Disc 1:

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. A BeginningShirley & Dolly Collins 2:02£0.69
Listen  2. A Meeting - Searching For LambsShirley & Dolly Collins 2:45£0.69
Listen  3. A Courtship - The Wedding SongShirley & Dolly Collins 4:04£0.69
Listen  4. A Denying - The BlacksmthShirley & Dolly Collins 3:56£0.69
Listen  5. A Forsaking - Our Captain CriedShirley & Dolly Collins 2:51£0.69
Listen  6. A Dream - LowlandsShirley & Dolly Collins 2:34£0.69
Listen  7. A Leave-takingShirley & Dolly Collins 5:14£0.69
Listen  8. An Awakening - Whitsun DanceShirley & Dolly Collins 2:51£0.69
Listen  9. New Beginning-The Staines MorrisShirley & Dolly Collins 1:50£0.69
Listen10. RamblewayShirley & Dolly Collins 4:23£0.69
Listen11. Ca' The YowesShirley & Dolly Collins 3:27£0.69
Listen12. God DogShirley & Dolly Collins 3:25£0.69
Listen13. Bonny CuckooShirley & Dolly Collins 1:56£0.69
Listen14. Nellie The MilkmaidShirley & Dolly Collins 2:42£0.69
Listen15. Gathering Rushes In The Month Of MayShirley & Dolly Collins 3:31£0.69
Listen16. The Gower WassailShirley & Dolly Collins 2:51£0.69
Listen17. Sailor From DoverShirley & Dolly Collins 3:20£0.69
Listen18. Young JohnShirley & Dolly Collins 6:24£0.69
Listen19. Short Jacket And White TrousersShirley & Dolly Collins 2:59£0.69
Listen20. The Bold FishermanShirley & Dolly Collins 4:37£0.69


Disc 2:

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Death And The LadyShirley & Dolly Collins 4:09£0.69
Listen  2. GlenlogieShirley & Dolly Collins 3:48£0.69
Listen  3. The Oxford GirlShirley & Dolly Collins 1:59£0.69
Listen  4. Are You Going To Leave Me?Shirley & Dolly Collins 2:53£0.69
Listen  5. The Outlandish KnightShirley & Dolly Collins 5:05£0.69
Listen  6. Go From My WindowShirley & Dolly Collins 2:35£0.69
Listen  7. Young Girl Cut Down In Her PrimeShirley & Dolly Collins 3:42£0.69
Listen  8. GeordieShirley & Dolly Collins 4:59£0.69
Listen  9. Salisbury PlainShirley & Dolly Collins 2:40£0.69
Listen10. Fair Maid Of IslingtonShirley & Dolly Collins 2:17£0.69
Listen11. Six DukesShirley & Dolly Collins 2:29£0.69
Listen12. Polly On The ShoreShirley & Dolly Collins 3:10£0.69
Listen13. Plains Of WaterlooShirley & Dolly Collins 8:03£1.89
Listen14. Fare Thee Well My Dearest DearShirley & Dolly Collins 3:27£0.69
Listen15. C'est La Fin/Pour Mon CoeShirley & Dolly Collins 2:16£0.69
Listen16. Bonny KateShirley & Dolly Collins 3:24£0.69
Listen17. Adieu To All Judges And JuriesShirley & Dolly Collins 3:09£0.69
Listen18. Edi Beo Thu Hevene QueneShirley & Dolly Collins 3:43£0.69
Listen19. Black Joker/Black White, Yellow & GreenShirley & Dolly Collins 3:23£0.69
Listen20. The Gallant HussarAshley Hutchings 3:20£0.69
Listen21. Hopping Down In KentAlbion Dance Band 2:48£0.69

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Traditional English Music Giants Get A Superb 2CD Remastered Set , 28 Aug 2008
By Mark Barry at Revival Records, West End (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This August 2008 EMI compilation is a long overdue reissue of all the recordings this highly revered English Folk duo made for EMI's Harvest Label in the UK (most of it in the Seventies). As their albums are extraordinary rare and valuable on original vinyl, this remastered and specially priced 2CD overhaul is to be welcomed.

Here's the breakdown:

Disc 1 (67:52 minutes):
Tracks 1 to 16 are their debut album "Anthems In Eden" issued in 1969 on Harvest SHVL 754
Tracks 17 to 20 are four outtakes from the "Love, Death & The Lady" sessions

Disc 2 (73:31 minutes)
Tracks 1 to 13 are their 2nd album "Love, Death & The Lady" issued in 1970 on Harvest SHVL 771
Tracks 14 to 19 are from the "Amaranth" LP issued in 1976 on Harvest SHSM 2008
Track 20 is from the album "Son Of Morris On" by ASHLEY HUTCHINGS and Friends issued in 1976 on Harvest SHSM 2012
Track 21 is from the album "The Prospect Before Us" by THE ALBION DANCE BAND issued in 1977 on Harvest SHSP 4059

The 8-page booklet has an informed and enthusiastic essay on the Sussex sisters by DAVID SUFF - and along with TIMOTHY CHACKSFIELD - they organized and coordinated the compilation. KATHY BRYAN at EMI did the tape transfers and the sound quality is GORGEOUS - really clear, warm and full.

Shirley Collins held the lead vocals with Dolly playing flute-organ and occasional piano. The later recordings feature members of FAIRPORT CONVENTION.

It's worth noting that while some will describe this music as 'beautiful', I know others who pathologically hate it - simply can't listen to it at all. Without being the least bit flippant here, this is 'hardcore' Traditional English Folk and it's not going to be everyone's cup of Darjeeling. But, if they're prepared to give it a chance, even the uninitiated will find so much warmth and genuine heart here, because the songs are born of the real world. Most of the tunes have roots going back hundreds of years and tell of maids, family, weddings, struggle, ship life, poverty and war (one whole side of "Anthems In Eden" focuses on the women left behind as thousands of their men were slaughtered in pointless horror on the fields of France in World War I). Special mention should go to the four outtakes on Disc 1 - they're superb and fans of the sisters will eat them up - fully formed and beautifully produced - many will wonder why they've languished in vaults.

Dolly Collins died in September 1995; her sister Shirley received the MBE in 2007 and in 2008 was awarded the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for her contributions to English Folk music.

A typically excellent re-issue by EMI of important musical lights from England's wonderful traditional music scene. Recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superlative, sublime English music, 22 Aug 2008
By Ace Music Lover (Oxford, Oxon United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is without doubt some of the most beautiful music ever made. Shirley's voice was always unique and, in tandem with Dolly's playing and arrangements, they made music the like of which has never been re-created. A welcome long overdue re-issue. Tragic that fate has deprived the world of a wonderful duo.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Like nothing else ... a great collection., 17 April 2009
I bought this CD based on a review in Mojo magazine and boy was I surprised. I have never heard anything quite like this before and it is so good both in terms of the instrumentation and the vocals. EMI have done a great job with this collection which is great value for money and includes 41 great tracks. My particular favourite is the 'Anthems of Eden' album from 1969 which is featured in full on CD1 but to be honest there is not a dud track on this Harvest Years collection. Highly recommended.
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