Richard Dyer-Bennet, Vol. 9

Richard Dyer-Bennet (1913–1991) played a major role in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s. He founded his own record label in 1955 in order to maintain artistic control over the sound quality, repertory, and style of his performances. His meticulously cultivated vocal and guitar styles, high tenor range, and studied delivery of poetic text attracted adoring audiences across North America and Europe. (For an extended biography of Dyer-Bennet, written by his daughter, Bonnie, see the liner notes for SFW40078.)
This recording contains a wide-ranging mix of folk songs from the United States, England, Germany, and France.
The notes include an intriguing discussion of how Dyer-Bennet achieved a softer sound from his guitar in this recording.
Track Listing
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The Laird o' Cockpen | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 3:32 | |
102
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The Two Sisters of Binnorie | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 3:52 | |
103
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Early One Morning | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 2:04 | |
104
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The Pride of Petravore | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 3:36 | |
105
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Gently, Johnny, My Jingalo | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 2:02 | |
106
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The British Light Dragoons | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 2:56 | |
201
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Schneiders Höllenfahrt | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 2:38 | |
202
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Der Tod von Basel | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 2:47 | |
203
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Le Joli Tambour | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 4:13 | |
204
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The Buffalo Skinners | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 3:05 | |
205
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John Riley | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 3:42 | |
206
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The Cherry Tree Carol | Richard Dyer-Bennet | 4:36 |