Steeleye Span

Musical Group

Forlisteners of british folk and folk-rock, fans of traditional ballads and maddy prior's vocals.
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The Profile

Steeleye Span is a British folk-rock band formed in 1969, known for electrified arrangements of traditional British folk songs and for the vocals of Maddy Prior.

Founded by Ashley Hutchings; Maddy Prior is the group's longtime lead vocalist. Hark! The Village Wait was released in 1970 as their debut album.

DeBaser hosts a single, enthusiastic review celebrating Steeleye Span's 1970 debut Hark! The Village Wait. The review praises Maddy Prior's singing and the group's treatment of traditional British ballads, noting a mix of a cappella pieces and medieval-style arrangements. The appraisal situates the album as a foundational work in English folk.

Notable Quotes

❝ So far, dear friends, my enthusiasm in pointing out the extraordinary treasures bequeathed by the musical culture of the past century has not waned.