Silly SistersCountry of origin:England Type of music generally:Traditional folk with some electric stuff Status:This is a side project of Maddy Prior and June Tabor, who both currently have strong solo careers. There is no indication that they have any plans to record new albums together, but no indication that they never will, either. See also:The Ectophiles' Guide entries for: Maddy Prior, who also sings with Steeleye Span and with Tim Hart and The Carnival Band; June Tabor does solo work and has sung with The Oyster Band. Comparisons:Steeleye Span, though less electric, more humourous. (Neile) Covers/own material:Arrangements of traditional and neo-traditional songs General comments:The voices of Maddy Prior and June Tabor are a match made in heaven, and these are really fun albums. Great vocals, humourous and tragic songs. (Neile) Recommended first album:Either, though Silly Sisters might be slightly livelier than No More to the Dance. (Neile) Recordings:Silly SistersRelease info:1977; reissued 1988--Shanachie Records, P.O. Box 208, Newton, NJ 07860, U.S.A. --SH 79040 Availability:Wide in U.S. Ecto priority:Must have for electric folk lovers. (Neile) Group members:Maddy Prior--vocals Guest artists:Danny Thompson--bass Produced by:Robin Black Comments:This album is a delight--funny songs, tragic songs, and both Maddy Prior and June Tabor in fine form. Essential for lovers of traditional and neo-traditional folk. (Neile) No More To The DanceRelease info:1988--Shanachie Records, P.O. Box 208, Newton, NJ 07860, U.S.A.--SH 79069 Availability:Wide in U.S. Ecto priority:Must have for folk lovers. (Neile) Group members:Maddy Prior--vocals Guest artists:Dan Ar Braz--guitar Produced by:Andrew Cronshaw Comments:Another wonderful collection of songs and two great voices. Essential for lovers of traditional and neo-traditional folk. (Neile) Thanks to neal Copperman for his work on this entry.
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