Steeleye Span Now We Are Six

Release date:
November 29, 2024
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Now We Are Six is the sixth studio album from seminal British folk band Steeleye Span. Following on from a run of albums which solidified them as the premier UK folk outfit, Six bolstered the band's increasing rock sound further. Nigel Pegrum was added as full-time drummer, and Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson brought in to assist with production, on a record which also features a guest spot from one David Bowie, playing saxophone on the last number. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Now We Are Six, the album has been newly remastered and available on vinyl for the first time in 40 years. Featuring the original printed inner lyric sleeve and an additional insert with new words from Maddy Prior, Peter Knight, Rick Kemp, Nigel Pegrum and Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson.Remastered and cut from the original master tape transfers by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering.Now We Are Six [50th Anniversary Edition]: 1LP 180g clear vinyl with printed inner lyric sleeve & additional insert with new words from Maddy Prior, Peter Knight, Rick Kemp, Nigel Pegrum and Ian Anderson.

Tracklist:
  • 1. Seven Hundred Elves
  • 2. Drink Down the Moon
  • 3. Now We Are Six
  • 4. Thomas the Rhymer
  • 5. The Mooncoin Jig
  • 6. Edwin
  • 7. Long-A-Growing
  • 8. Two Magicians
  • 9. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
  • 10. To Know Him Is to Love Him