Apr232024

Steeleye Span

Steeleye Span formed in 1969 from members of Fairport Convention and out of the ashes of Sweeney's Men creating a distinctive fusion of both British folk with electric rock music. The resulting first version of the band was formed by ex-Fairport bassist Ashley Hutchings and built around two pairs of vocalists, Tim Hart and Maddy Prior and Gay & Terry Woods. Rhythm was to be supplied largely by Hutchings' bass, and without drums. Tensions between the band grew during the production in 1970 of their first album Read more on Last.fm

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Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Gaudete
151841
2The Blacksmith
96935
3All Around My Hat
89157
4Cam Ye O'er Frae France
52002
5Lowlands of Holland
42037
6Gaudete - 2009 Remaster
39076
7My Johnny Was a Shoemaker
37014
8Lovely On the Water
31723
9All Things Are Quite Silent
30967
10Alison Gross
30483

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