Marianne Faithful Forever LP

'Faithfull Forever...' is a 1966 studio album by Marianne that was only issued in the United States. This RSD pressing marks its first UK release and it has not been re-issued on vinyl in the U.S. In 2024 Marianne celebrates her 60th anniversary in music, and for fans of her Decca catalogue 'Faithfull Forever...' is a must. The album is a defining moment of the baroque pop sound and features some of Marianne's best '60s performances with interpretations of songs by writers particularly suited to her interpretive gifts. Standout compositions include 'With You In Mind' by Jackie De Shannon, Donovan contributes 'In The Night Time' aka 'Hampstead Incident', Bob Lind's 'Counting' arranged by Jack Nitzsche and 'Tomorrow's Calling' written for her by Eric Woolfson later of the Alan Parson's project. The album features some unexpected song choices from Marianne including a pop arrangement of Ewan MacColl's 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', her reading of the Love theme from 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' soundtrack performed in the original French, and a foray into jazz on the Herzog Jr/Kitchins classic 'Some Other Spring', which will be a revelation to those who only know Marianne as a singer of folk pop. This track along with 'Lucky Girl' by Les Reed and Barry Mason and Norma Tanega's 'I'm The Sky' have never been released in the UK, and are still unavailable elsewhere. 7 of the albums 12 tracks are also appearing on vinyl for the first time since the original release.