Anne Briggs - Hazards of Love EP 1963

There are few female folk singers with the natural talent of Anne Briggs, and although she never became a major star (mostly because she wasn't interested) it is difficult to overstate her influence on the British folk scene of the '60s and '70s. (i.e. Pentangle, Fairport Convention). Discovered in a local club in 1962 before she had even turned 18, she was soon touring all over the British Isles, living the troubador's life and influencing a generation of young folk musicians wherever she went.

This is Anne Briggs first appearance on a record of her own, and the only vinyl release of these songs. On this four track EP she sings traditional english folk songs, totally unaccompanied. Very fragile and beautiful.

Recorded by Bill Leader at Olympic Sound Studios, London in 1963
Recording supervised by Paul Carter
Produced by A.L. Lloyd
Cover photograph by Brian Shuel


Musicians
Anne Briggs - vocals

Tracks

1. Lowlands
2. My Bonny Boy
3. Polly Vaughan
4. Rosemary Lane