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Steeleye Span

Musical Group

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.

For:Listeners of British folk and folk-rock, fans of traditional ballads and Maddy Prior's vocals.

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

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