Shirley Collins

Born: Jul 5, 1935 in Hastings, England

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Genre: Folk, World, Country, Pop/Rock

Biography: Shirley Collins, though almost unknown in the United States, was an immensely important figure in Britain's early-'60s folk revival and the golden age of British folk-rock in the late '60s and early '70s. She is one of British folk's most golden-throated vocalists, and one of its most eclectic, handling ...Read full biography

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Folk Roots New Routes

Released: 1964

Label: Fledg'ling Records

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This pairing of one of British folk's finest voices (Shirley Collins) with one of the country's finest acoustic guitarists (Davey Graham) had a notable influence on the U.K. folk scene, although it eluded ...Read full review

Love, Death & the Lady

Released: 1970

Label: EMI Music Distribution

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More outstanding arrangements of medieval fare, given emotional resonance by Shirley's outstanding interpretations and Dolly's dignified, haunting arrangements for an ensemble featuring Christopher Hogwood ...Read full review

More Shirley Collins albums: Main Albums (11), Compilations (10), Singles & EPs (1)

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