Awkward Annie
Awkward Annie is the seventh studio album by English contemporary folk musician Kate Rusby, released on 3 September 2007 on Pure Records. The album is the first to be produced by Rusby herself, following her split with husband and producer John McCusker.[6]
Regarding her role as producer Rusby states that:
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It wasn’t something that was planned, but the split from John two years ago has inevitably put a strain on our working relationship, and sadly meant that it wasn’t the right time for us to make a record together. So the best thing was to produce this record myself, it’s been a long and at times lonely road, but with help from [my brother] Joe we got there in the end. John still played on the record. He’s a brilliant musician and a great fella'.[7] |
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Song information
Rusby states that the track "Bitter Boy" is her favourite composition that she herself has written.[7]
"John Barbury" is set to a traditional melody, Child Ballad 89 ("Fause Foodrage"), while its lyrics originate from Child Ballad 100 ("Willie O Winsbury"). This tune became well known in the late 1960s after Richard Thompson used it as the basis for the Fairport Convention song "Farewell, Farewell".
The bonus track, a cover of The Kinks' song "The Village Green Preservation Society", was recorded as the theme for BBC TV sitcom Jam and Jerusalem.
Track listing
- "Awkward Annie"
- "Bitter Boy"
- "John Barbury"
- "High On a Hill"
- "Farewell"
- "Planets"
- "The Old Man"
- "Andrew Lammie"
- "Streams of Nancy"
- "Daughter of Heaven"
- "Blooming Heather"
- "The Village Green Preservation Society" (bonus track)
References
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