Various Artists – The Wanderer – A Tribute to Jackie Leven (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24bit/44,1kHz | Time – 01:30:59 minutes | 937 MB | Genre: Alternative, Indie
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Jackie Leven was a larger than life modern troubadour who led a full on varied life with personal trials and tribulations of addiction to drink, heroin and his attempted murder along the way. He sadly died from cancer just over 10 years ago and this album features 22 artists recording covers of his memorable songs. You do not need to know the story of his life to appreciate the beauty of these songs. They are a unique brand of moody magnificent celtic soul, sometimes celebrating the joys of the countryside, other times tender love songs, but also his unique take on life. Often complex and sometimes melancholy, deep and reflective.
Tracklist:
1. Ralph McTell;Graham Preskett – Sick Harbour Lament (2:44)
2. Eliza Carthy;David Delarre – The Garden (4:17)
3. Jeb Loy Nichols – The Working Man’s Love Song (3:23)
4. Boo Hewerdine – A Little Voice in Space (3:53)
5. Michael Weston King – The Final Reel (4:15)
6. Kathryn Williams – The Crazy Song (3:07)
7. Arksong – Honeymoon Hill (3:38)
8. James Yorkston – Empty in Soho Square (4:22)
9. Lou Dalgleish – One Long Cold Morning (4:56)
10. Ian Rankin;Dean Owens – Edinburgh Winter Blues (3:07)
11. Deborah Greenwood – Universal Blue (4:34)
12. Andy White;Stefan Hannigan – Standing in Another Man’s Rain (4:34)
13. Doghouse Roses – Elegy for Johnny Cash (5:15)
14. Johnny Dowd – Farm Boy (2:55)
15. Tom Robinson – Classic Northern Diversions (5:26)
16. Rab Noakes – Poortoun (4:30)
17. Henry Priestman – Paris Blues (2:59)
18. Jinder – Main Travelled Roads (4:02)
19. Levi Henriksen & Babylon Badlands – Just Like Jackie Leven (2:49)
20. Mike Cosgrave – The View from Shit Creek (5:38)
21. Liam Carson;Knut Buen – I Weep (5:31)
22. The Membranes – More Than Human (5:16)
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