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Sounding the Century: Bill Leader & Co: 2 - Horizons For Some 1956-1962
Sounding the Century: Bill Leader & Co: 2 - Horizons For Some 1956-1962
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The second volume of "Glimpses of Far Off Things" follows Bill as he settles in at Topic Records and collaborates with Ewan MacColl and Bert Lloyd, the architects of the folk revival. The folk revival was more advanced in the USA, and the influx of US visitors, the craving for diversity generated by the Stateside Hi-Fi craze, and the irresistible rise of Lonnie Donegan and skiffle cleared the path for the UK folk revival. The author's mission is to return the cultural inheritance to a nation that has mislaid it.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing
After delving into the intricate processes of history that shape the lives of ordinary individuals, such as Bill's immediate ancestors, in the first volume of Glimpses of Far Off Things, the second installment takes us on a journey as Bill settles into Topic Records and collaborates with Ewan MacColl and Bert Lloyd, the architects of the folk revival. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War and the lingering austerity of the era, the small pond of UK folk is about to be stirred by breezes blowing from the United States. The folk revival in the USA was more advanced, fueled by the influx of US visitors, the desire for diversity sparked by the Stateside Hi-Fi craze, and the irresistible rise of Lonnie Donegan and skiffle. These factors paved the way for the UK folk revival to take root and flourish.
Horizons For Some becomes evident that the authors' mission is to reclaim and restore the cultural heritage that has somehow been lost or neglected in a nation that may be blindly denying its roots. It also demonstrates the dynamic nature of tradition, highlighting its adaptability and resilience. The present volume delves into how the folk demotic was influenced by the so-called special relationship, and Bill, in his quiet manner, played a central role in these developments.
Sounding the Century is a treasure trove of character studies, showcasing the remarkable individuals Bill (and the author) encounters along the way. It vividly conveys the joy and absurdity of the entire experience, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for the rich tapestry of human history and the enduring power of music.
Weight: 610g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803130910
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