Leaves Of Life
by Martin Simpson

1989

Martin Simpson is one England's finest folk musicians who has done celebrated recordings with June Tabor and many other stalwarts of the English folk scene. Leaves Of Life, his finest solo album, is a wonderful collection of acoustic guitar pieces based on the melodies of traditional ballads and songs from England, Ireland, Scotland and Australia. Martin plays all with exquisite taste and consummate skill. The music presents traditional themes with New Age textures.

Tracklist

1. Intro, Lord Gregory
2. Jock O'Hazeldean
3. Lucy Wan
4. Streets Of Forbes
5. Bantry Girl's Lament
6. Leaves Of Life
7. Banks Of The Bann
8. Greenfields Of America
9. The Fairflower Of Northumberland
10. Bonny George Campbell
11. McCrimmons' Lament
12. Rose Anderson