The New Briton Gazette, Vol. 2

Husband-and-wife folk duo Ewan MacColl (1915–1989) and Peggy Seeger (b. 1935) present the second volume of their collection of original “contemporary British songs.” While a majority of the melodies are traditional tunes originating from various nations, the lyrics are entirely those of MacColl and Seeger. Various topics are presented in song on this album, including traffic problems in London, fishing, the garment industry, and desire in a relationship. MacColl’s song, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” originally written for Seeger, later became a Grammy-winning smash hit for American soul/pop singer Roberta Flack. Lyrics and inspiration information for all tracks are included in the liner notes.

Track Listing

101	The Banks They Are Rosy Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	05:16
102	Rosalie Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:49
103	March with Us Today Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:36
104	Lullabye for the Times Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:14
105	No Agents Need Apply Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:34
106	The Printer's Trade Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:47
107	The Ballad of Jimmy Wilson Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:28
201	The Big Hewer Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:38
202	The Shoals of Herring Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:27
203	The Young Birds Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:25
204	Needle and Thread Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	01:43
205	Hey Ho! Cook and Rowe! Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:35
206	The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:39
207	Come Live With Me Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:46
208	When I Was Young Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:32