Sir John Betjeman & Mike Read - Sound Of Poetry 2 CD

    Description

    Sound of Poetry is a heartfelt musical tribute to the late Sir John Betjeman, curated and produced by broadcaster and musician Mike Read. Inspired by melodies that emerged while reading Betjeman’s verse, Read composed music to accompany the poems, enlisting a remarkable lineup of artists to interpret them. The project received early support from Lady Betjeman and legendary producer Sir George Martin, with contributions from Rod Edwards and Jon Sweet across the two discs.

    This 30-track set blends nostalgia, wit, and lyrical beauty, featuring performances by Cliff Richard, Marc Almond, Don McLean, Paul Young, Colin Blunstone, Gene Pitney, Steve Harley, and many more. It’s a collector’s gem for fans of British poetry, classic pop, and evocative storytelling.

    Label: Angel Air Records
    Catalogue No: SJPCD288
    Barcode: 5055011702882
    Format: 2CD
    Released: 2008

    📀 Track List

    Disc One

    1. Cliff Richard – "November Night"

    2. Marc Almond – "Narcissus"

    3. Don McLean – "Farewell"

    4. Paul Young – "Greenaway"

    5. Jon Anderson – "Youth & Age"

    6. Richard Sharp – "Pershore Station"

    7. Colin Blunstone – "Peggy"

    8. Gene Pitney – "Myfanwy At Oxford"

    9. Leo Sayer – "Indoor Games"

    10. Donovan – "Moira McCavendish"

    11. Mike Read – "Distant View"

    12. Colin Blunstone – "In Memory"

    13. The Rodolfus Choir – "Sunday Morning"

    14. David Essex – "Myfanwy"

    Disc Two

    1. Justin Hayward – "Tregardock"

    2. Steve Harley – "Harrow On The Hill"

    3. Donovan – "Newest Bath Guide"

    4. Elliot Frisby – "Archibald"

    5. Annie Haslam – "Hunter Trials"

    6. Mike Read – "A Subaltern’s Love Song (Joan Hunter Dunn)"

    7. Eton College Chapel Choir – "May Day Song For North Oxford"

    8. Captain Sensible – "Parliament Hill Fields"

    9. Ian MacNabb – "Slough"

    10. Students Of Architecture – "NW5 & N6 (Highgate At Eventide)"

    11. Alvin Stardust – "Executive"

    12. Mike Read – "The Fete Champetre"

    13. Cantabile – "Upper Lambourn"

    14. Simon Bowman – "Late Flowering Lust"

    15. David Grant & The London Community Gospel Choir – "Conversion"

    16. Alvin Stardust – "Christmas”

    Sir John Betjeman & Mike Read - Sound Of Poetry 2 CD

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          Description

          Sound of Poetry is a heartfelt musical tribute to the late Sir John Betjeman, curated and produced by broadcaster and musician Mike Read. Inspired by melodies that emerged while reading Betjeman’s verse, Read composed music to accompany the poems, enlisting a remarkable lineup of artists to interpret them. The project received early support from Lady Betjeman and legendary producer Sir George Martin, with contributions from Rod Edwards and Jon Sweet across the two discs.

          This 30-track set blends nostalgia, wit, and lyrical beauty, featuring performances by Cliff Richard, Marc Almond, Don McLean, Paul Young, Colin Blunstone, Gene Pitney, Steve Harley, and many more. It’s a collector’s gem for fans of British poetry, classic pop, and evocative storytelling.

          Label: Angel Air Records
          Catalogue No: SJPCD288
          Barcode: 5055011702882
          Format: 2CD
          Released: 2008

          📀 Track List

          Disc One

          1. Cliff Richard – "November Night"

          2. Marc Almond – "Narcissus"

          3. Don McLean – "Farewell"

          4. Paul Young – "Greenaway"

          5. Jon Anderson – "Youth & Age"

          6. Richard Sharp – "Pershore Station"

          7. Colin Blunstone – "Peggy"

          8. Gene Pitney – "Myfanwy At Oxford"

          9. Leo Sayer – "Indoor Games"

          10. Donovan – "Moira McCavendish"

          11. Mike Read – "Distant View"

          12. Colin Blunstone – "In Memory"

          13. The Rodolfus Choir – "Sunday Morning"

          14. David Essex – "Myfanwy"

          Disc Two

          1. Justin Hayward – "Tregardock"

          2. Steve Harley – "Harrow On The Hill"

          3. Donovan – "Newest Bath Guide"

          4. Elliot Frisby – "Archibald"

          5. Annie Haslam – "Hunter Trials"

          6. Mike Read – "A Subaltern’s Love Song (Joan Hunter Dunn)"

          7. Eton College Chapel Choir – "May Day Song For North Oxford"

          8. Captain Sensible – "Parliament Hill Fields"

          9. Ian MacNabb – "Slough"

          10. Students Of Architecture – "NW5 & N6 (Highgate At Eventide)"

          11. Alvin Stardust – "Executive"

          12. Mike Read – "The Fete Champetre"

          13. Cantabile – "Upper Lambourn"

          14. Simon Bowman – "Late Flowering Lust"

          15. David Grant & The London Community Gospel Choir – "Conversion"

          16. Alvin Stardust – "Christmas”

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