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Dingly Dell

Lindisfarne · 1972

53 min · 13 tracks · folk rock

A whimsical tapestry of folk melodies and sardonic lyrics that capture the spirit of early 70s Britain.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Bring Down the Government — This track epitomizes the band's sharp wit and social critique, using humor to address political discontent in a catchy format.
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    Poor Old Ireland — The song reflects on Ireland's struggles with a poignant blend of melancholy and hope, making it an emotional centerpiece of the album.
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    Dingly Dell — The title track serves as a reflective conclusion to the album, combining lush instrumentation with evocative storytelling about life and nature in a playful manner.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All Fall Down 3:41
  • 2 Plankton's Lament 1:55
  • 3 Bring Down the Government 1:30
  • 4 Poor Old Ireland 3:00
  • 5 Don't Ask Me 3:31
  • 6 O No. Not Again 3:21
  • 7 Dingle Regatta 1:05
  • 8 Wake Up Little Sister 2:51
  • 9 Go Back 2:58
  • 10 Court in the Act 3:08
  • 11 Mandolin King 2:32
  • 12 Dingly Dell 6:10
  • 13 We Can Swing Together (live) 17:50

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