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Sandy Denny DJing for Danish Radio, October 16, 1970

In October of 1970, Sandy Denny appeared on the Danish radio show, Beatgæst (Beat Guest), to play some of her favorite songs. Recorded during her time with Fotheringay, this 44-minute show is a rare treat, as you get to hear in perfect fidelity, Denny’s thoughts on everyone from Steeleye Span to The Rolling Stones, JackContinue reading “Sandy Denny DJing for Danish Radio, October 16, 1970”

2018 Autumn Mix

Here’s this year’s mix to help you get in the most autumnal mood as possible. Bill MacKay – The Freak On The Black Harley Shirley Collins – Lady Margaret And Sweet William Sharron Kraus – Joy’s Reflection is Sorrow Rowan : Morrison – The Buzzard and the Nightingale John Renbourn – Willy O’Winsbury The BairdContinue reading “2018 Autumn Mix”

Festival Friday: The Glastonbury Fayre 1971

While the Glastonbury Festival is certainly not an overlooked event by any means, its origins have become somewhat obscured over the years. After the success of the Pilton Pop, Blues & Folk Festival in 1970, promoters Andrew Kerr and Michael Eavis and their team decided to hold a free festival in 1971, then called theContinue reading “Festival Friday: The Glastonbury Fayre 1971”