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