Maddy Prior: “Salisbury Plain” (2003)
Maddy Prior, revered and decorated lead lady of stalwart folk rock icons Steeleye Span, has compiled an impressive legacy as a solo artist as well.
Having previously explored Arthurian history, myth and legend with her 2001 Arthur the King LP, in 2003 Prior offered up Lionhearts, a song cycle set in the time of Richard I and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
“Salisbury Plain” is just the kind of tale she’s regaled fans of Britfolk with since 1969 or so.
In Prior’s words, it’s “a timeless story of a young man who believes he has to have money to keep his young lady happy”.
Troy Donockley’s low whistle adds an appropriate accent of mournful melancholy.
The Lord have mercy on his poor soul/For I think I hear the death bell toll
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