Description
DESCRIPTION
Beautifully packaged decades- spanning anthology compiled By Magna Carta founder member singer/songwriter Chris Simpson. In 2019 Magna Carta, the acoustic group fronted by singer/songwriter Chris Simpson, reached their landmark 50th anniversary. Sadly celebrations were curtailed by the pandemic and a tour was twice postponed. Now rescheduled for Autumn 2022, Repertoire are proud to present this beautifully packaged 3CD/DVD set compiled and produced by Chris Simpson. Comprising over four hours of recordings, it is a must for all Magna Carta fans. The booklet includes an essay by broadcaster Nigel Schofield and photographs from Chris' personal collection. Formed in London and initially inspired by the stylings of Simon & Garfunkel, the group comprising Harrogate-born Chris Simpson (guitar, vocals), Australian Lyell Tranter (guitar, vocals) and vocalist Glen Stuart proved such a success they would go on to record 30 albums including six gold and three silver discs. Their blend of Prog-infused folk drew influence from Chris' musical favourites among them Martin Carthy, Davey Graham and Alexis Korner. When Lyell returned to his native Oz, Davey Johnstone (later of Elton John's band) stepped in. Drawn from Magna Carta's extensive catalogue, When All Is Said And Done presents a stunning overview featuring an array of album tracks and other recordings from the 70s up to and including 2015's magnificent The Fields Of Eden. Lauded as a masterpiece on it's release, Chris Simpson's ode to his beloved "northlands of England" is a love letter to the Yorkshire dales. By way of a bonus, the band's January 2020 concert at Ripley in Yorkshire - performed prior to lockdown restrictions - was filmed and appears here on DVD to complete the set.
TracksCredits
- Disc 1 -
1 Greenfields - Milestones, 1994
2 World in the Palm of My Hand - No Truth in the Rumour, 1979
3 Strangers in the Land of Ulysses - No Truth in the Rumour, 1979
4 Banjoman (Live) - in Concert, 1972
5 Midnight Again - Seasons in the Tide, 2001
6 You (Live) - in Tomorrow, 2005
7 Evergreen - One to One, 1988
8 Wild Geese - One to One, 1988
9 For the Gypsy - Heartlands, 1992
10 Only Road Home - Limited Edition, 1997
11 Sun Ain't Gonna Rise - Putting It Back Together, 1976
12 Pictures in My Pillow - Seasons in the Tide, 2001
13 Two Old Friends - Lord of the Ages, 1973
14 Mixed Up Sensations - Martin's Cafe, 1977
- Disc 2 -
1 You Are Only What You Are - Martin's Café, 1977
2 Faces of London - Prisoners on the Line, 1978
3 Song for John - Prisoners on the Line, 1978
4 Time for the Leaving - Songs from Wastie's Orchard, 1971
5 9LB Hammer (Live) - Where to Now?, 2000
6 Wish It Was - Lord of the Ages, 1973
7 Uncertain Times - Limited Edition, 1997
8 When All Is Said and Done - Limited Edition, 1997
9 Sting of the Gin - Sweet Deceiver, 1983
10 Winterlude/Ulysses - Where to Now?, 2000
11 Don't Stop Me - Where to Now?, 2000
12 Danny - Midnight Blue, 1982
13 Some Kind of Man - Limited Edition, 1997
14 In Tomorrow - Prisoners on the Line, 1978
15 Autumn Dreamin' Blues - Demo Recording, 1965
16 Lady, Take Me Down - Putting It Back Together, 1976
17 Hey, Mr. Simpson (Live) - Where to Now?, 2000
- Disc 3 -
1 Anemos / Child of the Light
2 Long Time Running
3 Walk Away from Heaven
4 The Fields of Eden
5 Overture
6 The Tumbling River
7 Middlesmoor
8 Stonebeck
9 The Fields of Eden
10 Epilogue - Middlesmoor
11 The Same Rain
12 Greenhow Hill
13 This Time Around
14 European Union Blues
15 Nidderdale / Backroads
16 The Wild Geese (The Spirit of the Wide Northland)
17 Life in the Old Dog (Live)
- Disc 4 -
1 World in the Palm of My Hands
2 Wish It Was
3 Long Time Running
4 Walk Away from Heaven
5 Greenhow Hill
6 Highway to Spain
7 I'll Walk Mine
8 Old Friends
9 Rings Around the Moon
10 The Jazz Café
11 Hungerford Bridge
12 The Same Rain
13 Sun Ain't Gonna Rise
14 Introducing the Band
15 The Fields of Eden
16 Airport Song
17 Slow Train to Nowhere
