Foreign folk music. Classic folk masterpieces and recommended popular songs.

who knows where the time goes?Sandy Denny

sandy denny – who knows where the time goes

Sandy Denny was a British singer-songwriter active from 1967 to 1978.

She was also known as the lead singer of the folk rock band Fairport Convention.

This track was released in 1968.

Early Morning RainGordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot – Early Morning Rain

A track released in 1966 by Gordon Lightfoot, a Canadian folk and country music singer-songwriter.

It has been covered by many artists, including Ian & Sylvia, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Paul Weller.

The Mary Ellen CarterStan Rogers

Stan Rogers – The Mary Ellen Carter

Stan Rogers was a Canadian folk music singer-songwriter who was active from 1970 to 1983.

This track was released in 1979.

It has been covered by many artists, including Jim Post and Mischief Brew.

Crazy Lady BluesSandy Denny

Sandy Denny – Crazy Lady Blues

This is a song included on The North Star Grassman and the Ravens, the album released in 1971 by Sandy Denny, a singer-songwriter who epitomizes British folk rock.

Brimming with the charm of British folk rock, the work beautifully blends lyrics that explore everyday inertia and uncertainty with Sandy’s crystalline vocals.

Accompanied by the warm tones of acoustic guitar, the song’s gently penetrating mood makes it perfect for relaxing or spending a quiet moment.

There is also a live recording broadcast on BBC Radio 1 on September 6, 1971, which is known among fans as a valuable source.

Gentle On My MindJohn Hartford

John Hartford — Gentle On My Mind

A track written by John Hartford, an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician.

It won a Grammy Award in 1968.

The track has been recorded by artists such as Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, and Dean Martin.

The Trees They Do Grow HighMartin Carthy

Martin Carthy ~ The Trees They Do Grow High

Here is a traditional ballad included on Martin Carthy’s debut album, “Martin Carthy,” released in June 1965.

Carthy is known as a leading figure in the British folk music scene.

The story, which portrays the tragic fate of a boy forced into marriage at a young age and his wife, carries a timeless, universal theme that resonates across generations.

Carthy’s distinctive guitar playing and rich vocals breathe new life into this old tale.

The way his singing weaves the narrative over the gentle tones of the acoustic guitar is the very essence of folk song.

It’s a piece I highly recommend not only to lovers of traditional music, but also to those who don’t usually listen to folk.

The Last Thing On My MindTom Paxton

Tom Paxton – The Last Thing On My Mind (1966)

Tom Paxton is an American folk music singer-songwriter who has been active since 1962.

This track was released in 1964.

It has been recorded by many artists, including Chet Atkins, Joan Baez, and Harry Belafonte.