1000 Years of Popular Music
Richard Thompson · 2003
76 min · 23 tracks · rock music
A vibrant tapestry weaving centuries of musical history into a contemporary folk-rock experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful reinterpretations of classics
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- conversational sing-alongs with friends
- historical storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles over variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2003, Richard Thompson had established himself as a prominent figure in the British folk-rock scene, with a career spanning over three decades. '1000 Years of Popular Music' followed his acclaimed album 'The Old Kit Bag' and showcased his ability to reinterpret historical music for modern audiences, reflecting both his artistic evolution and mastery of diverse genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Lowe· John Hiatt· Elvis Costello
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sumer is Icumen In 3:09
- 2 King Henry V's Conquest of France 4:34
- 3 When I Am Laid in Earth 4:06
- 4 So Ben Mi Ca Bon Tempo 3:05
- 5 Shenandoah 3:44
- 6 Blackleg Miner 3:21
- 7 Waiting at the Church 3:53
- 8 Trafalgar Square 2:58
- 9 There Is Beauty... 2:39
- 10 Why Have My Loved Ones Gone? 3:25
- 11 Old Rocking Chair's Got Me 3:04
- 12 Orange-Coloured Sky 2:28
- 13 Cry Me a River 4:49
- 14 Drinking Wine Spo-dee-o-dee 2:32
- 15 The Fool 3:19
- 16 Legal Matter 3:23
- 17 Tempted 4:44
- 18 Kiss 3:54
- 19 Oops! I Did It Again 3:36
- 20 Sam Hall 3:28
- 21 Money 2:50
- 22 It Won't Be Long 2:27
- 23 Marry, Ageyn Hic Hev Donne Yt 0:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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