Songs From Wasties Orchard

by Magna Carta

Songs From Wasties Orchard cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1971
  • Label: Vertigo
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 35:44
  • Community rating: 3.81/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Glen Stuart, Gus Dudgeon, Chris Simpson, Davey Johnstone

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Songs From Wasties Orchard' solidifies Magna Carta's standing in the British folk-rock revival, offering a tranquil, pastoral listening experience[cite: 1]. The meticulous acoustic arrangements and pristine vocal harmonies reflect the rural environment where the material was reportedly conceived[cite: 1]. Its gentle, melodic approach provided a serene counterpoint to the heavier progressive acts sharing the iconic Vertigo swirl label[cite: 1].

Genres

Descriptors: Ballad, Acoustic, nature, acoustic, male-vocals, folk, traditional, melodic

Tracklist

  1. The Bridge At Knaresborough Town (4:58)
  2. White Snow Dove (2:09)
  3. Parliament Hill (2:44)
  4. Wayfaring (3:48)
  5. Down Along Up (2:09)
  6. Country Jam (1:51)
  7. Time For The Leaving (4:09)
  8. Isle Of Skye (2:52)
  9. Sponge (2:23)
  10. Sunday On The River (3:33)
  11. Good Morning Sun (2:43)
  12. Home Groan (2:21)

Credits

  • Magna Carta - primary artist
  • Davey Johnstone - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, sitar, harpsichord, cymbal, written-by
  • Chris Simpson - vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, written-by
  • Glen Stuart - vocals, lyre, performer [wine glass], written-by

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