Anthems in Eden/Amaranth

• Artist: Shirley Collins
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• Release Date: 1999
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Folk

Review

Considered a landmark recording in some circles, this was constructed as a concept album of sorts. The suite-like flow of Renaissance-period material (sung by Shirley) was linked by instrumental passages. Dolly Collins' intricate arrangements, executed with the help of David Murrow of the Early Music Consort, displayed her virtuosity on pipe organ. The duo's next album, Love, Death & the Lady (1970), was equally noteworthy; Anthems in Eden is only recommended as the first purchase because it is regarded by the folk community as a pivotal release. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Song-Story, Medley: A Beginning/A Meeting: Searching for Lambs/A ...	Shirley Collins, The Copper Family, Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(28:10)
Rambleaway	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(4:23)
Ca' the Yowes	Traditional, Robert Burns	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(3:28)
God Dog	Robin Williamson	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(3:25)
Bonny Cuckoo	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(1:56)
Nellie the Milkmaid	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(2:42)
Gathering Rushes in the Month of May	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(3:30)
The Gower Wassail	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(2:52)
Fare Thee Well My Dearest Dear	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(3:27)
Medley: C'est la Fin/Pour Mon Cuer	Anonymous Composer	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(2:16)
Bonny Kate	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(3:24)
Adieu to All Judges and Juries	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(3:09)
Edi Beo Thu Hevene Quene	Anonymous Composer	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(3:43)
Black Joker/Black, White, Yellow and Green	Traditional	Shirley Collins, Dolly Collins	(3:22)

Credits

Roger Rigden (Vocals), Dolly Collins (Organ), Dots Daultrey (Vocals), Alan Lumsden (Sac), Adam Skeaping (Violin), Christopher Hogwood (Harpsichord), Dave Mattacks (Drums), John Rodd (Arranger), Richard Lee (Descant), Martin Nicholls (Arranger), Simon Nicol (Guitar (Acoustic)), Roy Wood (Vocals), Shirley Collins (Arranger), Peter Mew (Engineer), Austin John Marshall (Producer), Ada Turnham (Dancer), Simon Nichol (Guitar (Electric)), Shirley Collins (Guitar), Christopher Hogwood (Keyboards), Ashley Hutchings (Bass), Shirley Collins (Vocals), Pat Donaldson (Bass), Victor Gamm (Engineer), John Morgan (Choir, Chorus), Ashley Hutchings (Bass (Acoustic)), Mike Clifton (Vocals), John Morgan (Vocals), Colin Sheen (Tenor Sacbut), Mike Clifton (Choir, Chorus), Oliver Brookes (Violin), John Kirkpatrick (Button Accordion), Gillian Reid (Guitar (Electric)), John Sothcott (Recorder), Steve Ashley (Choir, Chorus), Shirley Collins (Banjo), David Munrow Shawn (Wind), Dolly Collins (Arranger), Rod Skeaping (Violin), Steve Ashley (Vocals), Ray Worman (Vocals), Ray Worman (Choir, Chorus), Roger Rigden (Dancer), Terry Potter (Mouth Organ), Dots Daultrey (Dancer), Paul Beer (Tenor Sacbut), John Watcham (Anglo Concertina), Ada Turnham (Vocals), Richard Lee (Recorder), David Busby (Dancer), Royston Wood (Choir, Chorus), Christopher Hogwood (Virginal), Roger Brenner (Sackbut), John Tobler (Liner Notes), Pat Donaldson (Bass (Electric)), Oliver Brookes (Bass Viol), Adam Skeaping (Violone), Martin Nicholls (Sackbut), Alan Lumsden (Sackbut), Simon Nicol (Guitar (Electric)), Dolly Collins (Vocals), John Rodd (Anglo Concertina), Mike Clifton (Dancer), John Kirkpatrick (Melodeon), David Suff (Liner Notes), John Fordham (Recorder), Adam Skeaping (Bass Viol), Dave Mattacks (Regal), Michael Laird (Cornet), John Sothcott (Vielle), David Busby (Vocals), John Russell Morgan (Choir, Chorus), John Fordham (Choir, Chorus), Ashley Hutchings (Producer), David Munrow Shawn (Musical Director), Gary Lucas (Engineer), Stuart Hollyer (Vocals), Stuart Hollyer (Dancer)