Transatlantic Folk Box [Box set] [Limited Edition]

Transatlantic Folk Box [Box set] [Limited Edition]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
What started as a hand-to-mouth labour of love for Transatlantic boss Nat Joseph soon turned into a highly successful cottage industry. At its peak, Nat's label was Britain's top folk label, with a roster that stretched from Stefan Grossman to Billy Connolly, and Bert Jansch to Ralph McTell. This 3-CD tribute is a perfect introduction to the riches of the Transatlantic catalogue.

Tracks:

The Patriot Game - The Dubliners
The Gardener - Owen Hand
She Moved Through The Fair - Jean Hart
Three Ravens - Black County Three
Rocking The Cradle - Ian Campbell Group
Coming Down From Aldermaston - Sheila Hancock
Night Visitng Song - Alex Campbell
Died For Love - Isla Cameron
Ballad Of Lee Harvey Oswald - Josh McRae
Her Hair Did Not Hang Low - David Campbell
John Peel - Dave & Toni Arthur
Ballad Of The Five Continents - Bob & Carole Pegg
The Big Bird - Spike Woods
Running From Home - Bert Jansch
White House Blues - John Renbourn
Lucifer's Cage - Gordon Giltrap
Little Sally Walker - Stefan Grossman
The Lonesome Boatman - Finbar & Eddie Furey
John Barleycorn - Young Tradition
Eternity Will Soon Be Over - Matt McGinn
Goodbye Booze - Hamish Imlach
Open The Door Softly - Archie Fisher
Dragonfly - Marc Brierley
A Most Peculiar Man - Harvey Andrews
You Gotta Go Down This Way - Bob Bunting
Streets Of London - Ralph McTell

Tracks:

Join Us In Our Game - Mr. Fox
Light Flight - Pentangle
Both Sides Now - The Johnstons
Rick Rack - The Humblebums
Hall Of Mirrors - Sweeney's Men
Standing In The Rain - McCalmans
I Loved Her So Long - Unicorn
Morning Glow - Storyteller
Working Class Millionaire - Richard Digance
Song For Susan - Dave Cartwright
Rattlin' Roarin' Willie - Contraband
We Can Swing Together - Alan Hull
One Man Band 1 - Steve Tilston
Saturday Round About Sunday - The Humblebums
It Suits Me Well - Dave Swarbrick
Rubber Band - Mike & Lal Waterson
The Ploughboy's Dream - Gryphon
Don't Count Me Out 8 - Gerry Rafferty
Old Man - Mae McKenna
Love In Ice Crystals - The Sallyangie
Up To Now - Dransfields
Targets - Harvey Andrews
Journey's End - Decameron

Tracks:

Open The Door - Carolanne Pegg
Let No Man Steal Your Thyme - Pentangle
Stranger In The World - John James
The Circle Game - Ian Campbell Group
Pretty Polly - Dave Sless
Marcie - The Johnstons
Angi - Bert Jansch
Chicken On A Raft - Young Tradition
God Bless The Unemployed - Lea Nicholson
Kiss The Children - Watt Nicoll
The Wild Rover - The Dubliners
Henry Joy - Grehan Sisters
My Love's In Germany - Silly Wizard
Starchild - Bob Pegg
Morning Brings The Light - John James
Dreams For Me - Sweeney's Men
The Cutty Wren - Royston & Heather Wood
England 1914 - Ralph McTell
The Rules Of The Game - Leon Rosselson
A Man's A Man - McCalmans
Time To Go Home - Andrew Cronshaw

Album Description

What started as a hand-to-mouth labour of love for Transatlantic boss Nat Joseph soon turned into a highly successful cottage industry. At its peak, Nat's label was Britain's top folk label, with a roster that stretched from Stefan Grossman to Billy Connolly, and Bert Jansch to Ralph McTell. This 3-CD tribute is a perfect introduction to the riches of the Transatlantic catalogue.

Customer Reviews:

+ 1/2 stars...The British Folk Revival Scene .......2005-11-08

The success of the independent label Transatlantic is a direct result of the vision of its founder Nat Joseph, who began the label in the early Sixties. And while the label would dabble in R&B, jazz and even comedy and poetry, it was principally the home of the British folk revival.

The label's first major signing was the Ian Campbell Folk Group in 1963, followed by The Dubliners. In 1965, the singer/songwriter/guitarist Bert Jansch became the label's franchise artist. Jansch's signing led to the arrival of John Renbourn and then, of course, Pentangle. These artists alone make the Transatlantic story one that must be heard. These are the artists that are the British equivalent of such American artists as Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan.

American listeners may recognize a few of the other performers such as the celtic bands Silly Wizard and Contraband, or fiddler Dave Swarbrick or guitarists Stefan Grossman and Ralph McTell (the latter represented by the achingly beautiful original 1968 recording of "Streets of London"). There are also artists like the Humblebums (which included Gerry Rafferty) and The Sallyangie (a sister-brother act which included Sally and her 15-year-old brother Mike "Tubular Bells" Oldfield).

There are a couple of complaints that kept me from giving this a 5-star rating. The accompanying booklet is only eight pages and contains only four pictures. There are no artist biographies or even which albums these tracks were taken from. I would think that even the UK customers would have appreciated a more thorough booklet. [After all, even the most recent songs are nearly thirty years old!] Also, each CD is housed in a cardboard slipcase with the same cover on each as the front of the box.

Overall, this is an enjoyable look at the British folk revival scene from the early sixties through 1978. If you are looking to expand your view of British folk beyond Pentangle (or even Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span), this is a rewarding listening experience. [Running Time - Disc One 78:06, Disc Two 76:19, Disc Three 77:27] VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Transatlantic Story
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Castle Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Blues | Styles | Music

Traditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

Celtic Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Compilations | Folk | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music

Folk | Box Sets | Stores | Music

General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Tracks:

EXTRACT FROM 'LOVE WITH LOVE' - Dr. Keith Cammeron (Dr. EuStace Chesser)
OH NO, JOHN, NO JOHN, NO! - Tony Britton & Isla Cameron
COMING DOWN FROM ALDERMASTON - Sidney Carter & Sheila Hancock
MY LAST CIGARETTE - Sheila Hancock
BELLINI - Annie Ross
JONES - Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated
ACROSS THE HILLS - The Ian Campbell Folk Group
THE D-DAY DODGERS - The Ian Campbell Group
MCALPINE'S FUSILIERS - The Dubliners
TO YOU - Adrian Mitchell
THE RULES OF THE GAME - Leon Rosselson
COD LIVER OIL AND ORANGE JUICE - Hamish Imlach
WHY DON'T THEY COME BACK TO DUNOON? - The Humblebums
EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT - The Humblebums
IF IT WAS'NAE FOR YOUR WELLIES - Billy Connolly
WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE - Portsmouth Sinfonia
ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA - Porsmouth Sinfonia
WORKING CLASS MILLIONAIRE - Richard Digance
AMAZIN' MAN - John Bird
KRAZY KONG (RETURN OF KONG) - Willie Barrett
EVERYTHING STOPS FOR TEA - The Pasadena Roof Orchestra
THE SCHOOLMASTER - Bernard Wrigley
DREADJAWS - Alberto Y Lost Trios Paranoias
MUSIC FROM AFAR - Tim Souster

Tracks:

A MOST PECULIAR MAN - Harvey Andrews
DEATH COME EASY - Harvey Andrews
NEEDLE OF DEATH - Bert Jansch
PLAINSONG - John Renbourn
AFTER THE DANCE - Bert Jansch & John Renbourn
GUITAR TRAIN - John Pearse
BELLS - The Pentangle
WILLOUGHBY'S FARM - Ralph McTell
STREETS OF LONDON - Ralph McTell
BLYTHE HILL - Gordon Giltrap
PATRICK - The Humblebums
LIGHT FLIGHT - The Pentangle
WE CAN SWING TOGETHER - Alan Hull
WATERFALLS - Stefan Grossman
BRIGHTNESS, SHE CAME - The Johnstons
EMILY - Brian Short
SKY IN MY PIE - John James & Peter Berryman
MIND HOW YOU GO - Steve Tilston
LAZY AFTERNOON - Lea Nicholson & Stan Ellison
JESUS CHRIST SITTING ON TOP OF A HILL IN THE LAKE DISTRICT - Bob Pegg & Nick Strutt
MANIFESTO - Victor Jara
SATURDAY - Decameron
STRANGER IN THE WORLD - John James & John Renbourn

Tracks:

JOHNNY LAD - The Ian Campbell Folk Group
THE WILD ROVER - The Dubliners
THE INNOCENT HARE - The Young Tradition
BOGIE'S BONNY BELLE - Archie Fisher
THE HANDSOME CABIN BOY - Sweeny's Men
YE JACOBITES BY NAME - The Johnstons
THE LONESOME BOATMAN - Finbar And Eddie Furey
ONCE I HAD A SWEETHEART - The Pentangle
MY JOHNNY WAS A SHOEMAKER/ WESTRON WYNDE/ SCARBOROUGH FAIR - John Rebourn
ROSEMARY LANE - Bert Jansch
HOUSE CARPENTER - Mr. Fox
UNQUIET GRAVE - Gryphon
THE CUCKOO/ THE BLACKSMITH - Andrew Cronshaw
AN GOATH ANDHEAS - Mick Maloney
RATTLIN' ROARIN' WILLIE - Contraband
THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST - The McCalmans
THE HANDSOME MEADOW BOY - Dransfield
LORD INCHIQUIN - Dave Swarbrick
FLORAL DANCE - Brighouse And Rastrick Band

Tracks:

GRANNY TAKE A TRIP - The Purple Gang
THIS LITTLE BOY - Phillip Swern
I SAW AN ANGEL - The Pentangle
SUMMER COME ALONG - Ralph McTell
TWO SHIPS - Sallyangie
DEATH OF A DREAM MACHINE - Death Of A Dream Machine
SUMMERTIME BLUES - Mick Farren
DON'T MAKE PROMISES - Circus
ALL IN YOUR MIND - Stray
BATH SISTER - Jody Grind
THE ANSWER - Peter Bardens
REMARKABLE - Storyteller
115 BAR JOY - Unicorn
MR UNIVERSE - Gerry Rafferty
CAN I HAVE MY MONEY BACK? - Gerry Rafferty
GOSPEL SHIP - Alexis Korner & Peter Thorup
IF I ONLY HAD THE TIME - Skin Alley
RAINDANCE - Gryphon
THE MIND PARASITES - Simon Boswell
CRIMINAL WORLD - Metro

Average customer rating:

+ 1/2 stars...The British Folk Revival Scene

Transatlantic Folk Box Set
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sanctuary UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Compilations | Folk | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0002QPTNA
Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

Patriot Game - The Dubliners
Gardener - Owen Hand
She Moved Through the Fair - Jeanie Hart
Three Ravens - Black Country Three
Rockin' the Cradle - Ian Campbell Folk Group
Coming Down from Aldermaston - Sydney Carter, Sheila Hancock
Night Visiting Song - Alex Campbell
Died for Love - Isla Cameron
Ballad of Lee Harvey Oswald - Josh McRae
Her Hair Did Not Hang Low - David Campbell
John Peel - Dave Arthur, Toni Arthur
Ballad of the Five Continents - Bob Pegg, Carole Pegg
Big Bird - Spike Woods
Running from Home - Bert Jansch
White House Blues - John Renbourn
Lucifer's Cage - Gordon Giltrap
Little Sally Walker - Stefan Grossman
Lonesome Boatman - Eddie Furey, Finbar Furey
John Barleycorn - The Young Tradition
Eternity Will Soon Be Over - Matt McGinn
Goodbye Booze - Hamish Imlach
Open the Door Softly - Archie Fisher
Dragonfly - Marc Brierley
Most Peculiar Man - Harvey Andrews
You Gotta Go Down This Way - Bob Bunting
Streets of London - Ralph McTell

Tracks:

Join Us in Our Game - Mr. Fox,
Light Flight [Take Three Girls Theme] - Pentangle
Both Sides Now - The Johnstons
Rick Rack - Humblebums, Gerry Rafferty
Hall of Mirrors - Sweeney's Men
Standing in the Rain - The McCalmans
I Loved Her So Long - Unicorn
Morning Glow - Storyteller
Working Class Millionaire - Richard Digance
Song for Susan - Dave Cartwright
Rattlin' Roarin' Willie - Contraband
We Can Swing Together - Alan Hull
One Man Band - Steve Tilston
Saturday Round About Sunday - Billy Connolly, Humblebums
It Suits Me Well - Dave Swarbrick
Rubber Band - Lal Waterson, Mike Waterson
Ploughboy's Dream - Gryphon
Don't Count Me Out - Gerry Rafferty
Old Man - Mae McKenna
Love in Ice Crystals - The Sallyangie
Up to Now - The Dransfields
Targets - Harvey Andrews, Graham Cooper
Journey's End - Decameron

Tracks:

Open the Door - Carolanne Pegg
Let No Man Steal Your Thyme - Pentangle
Stranger in the World - John James, John Renbourn
Circle Game - Ian Campbell Folk Group
Pretty Polly - Dave Sless
Marcie - The Johnstons
Angie/Work Song - Bert Jansch
Chicken on a Raft - The Young Tradition
God Bless the Unemployed - Lea Nicholson
Kiss the Children Twice - Watt Nicoll
Wild Rover - The Dubliners
Henry Joy - Grehan Sisters
My Love's in Germany - Silly Wizard
Starchild - Bob Pegg, Nick Strutt
Morning Brings the Light - John James
Dreams for Me - Sweeney's Men
Cutty Wren - Heather Wood, Royston Wood
England 1914 - Ralph McTell
Rules of the Game - Leon Rosselson
Man's a Man for A' That - The McCalmans
Time to Go Home - Andrew Cronshaw

Album Description

3-disc set chronicling the history of Britain's most successful and influential folk label. Includes tracks from Pentangle, Ralph McTell, Dubliners, Gerry Rafferty, and more. Sanctuary Midline. 2004.

Album Details

The History of Britian's Most Successful and Infuential Folk Label. Includes Tracks from Pentangle, Ralph Mctell, the Dubliners, Gerry Rafferty and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

+ 1/2 stars...The British Folk Revival Scene.......2005-11-08

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