Hark! The Village Wait cover

Released 56 years ago this June

Hark! The Village Wait

Steeleye Span · 1970

38 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic folk

A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk melodies interwoven with electric instrumentation and layered harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • contemplative storytelling journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 1, 1970, 'Hark! The Village Wait' was Steeleye Span's debut album, marking their entrance into the British folk rock scene. At this time, the band was still forming its identity after being founded in 1969, blending traditional folk music with contemporary rock influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Calling-On Song 1:12
  • 2 The Blacksmith 3:40
  • 3 Fisherman's Wife 3:14
  • 4 Blackleg Miner 2:47
  • 5 Dark-Eyed Sailor 5:58
  • 6 Copshawholme Fair 2:34
  • 7 All Things Are Quite Silent 2:39
  • 8 The Hills of Greenmore 4:01
  • 9 My Johnny Was a Shoemaker 1:11
  • 10 Lowlands of Holland 6:00
  • 11 Twa Corbies 2:06
  • 12 One Night as I Lay on My Bed 3:30

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