The Ballad of Shirley Collins (2017)
3.8 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 34min
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- Synopsis:
One of the 20th century’s most important singers, Shirley Collins stood at the epicentre of the folk music scene during the 1960's and ‘70’s. However, she lost her voice in mysterious circumstances, and retired from musical life. This documentary explores the story behind the icon, and chronicles Shirley’s battle at the grand old age of 80, to rediscover that voice she lost so many years previously. Here is a film about loss and redemption. A film about sacrifice, healing and rebirth. A film which suggests that, during these turbulent, untethered times, we might just need Shirley Collins now more than ever.
Tracklisting:
1. All I Ever Wanted - Shirley Collins2. Calvary Hill - Shirley Collins
3. Got on My Travelling Shoes - Ishman Williams and The Williams Singers
4. Do You Want Me to Start, Alan - Shirley Collins
5. I Never Will Marry - Texas Gladden
6. Come on Boys. Let's Go to the Ball - Sid Hemphill and Lucius Smith
7. A Rich Irish Lady - Horton Barker
8. The Poor Drowned Sailor - Ian Kearey
9. Pharoah - Sidney Hemphill Carter
10. I Used to Could Sing - Shirley Collins
11. Outtake (London 1959) - Shirley Collins
12. There's Never Been a Merry England - Shirley Collins
13. Seeds of Love - Andy Hemsley and Hastings Jack in the Green
14. Calvary - N.J Brothers and The United Sacred Harp Musical Ass.
15. Make Lulu Behave Herself - Lucius Smith
16. Single Girl, Married Girl - Ruby Vass
17. I Can't Really Forget Them - Shirley Collins
18. Sally Anne - George Stoneman
19. The Cloud House/Cyclobe - Michael J. York and Ossian Brown
20. Missa Humana - Dolly Collins
21. Wondrous Love - Shirley Collins- Actors:
- Sam Amidon, Shirley Collins, Stewart Lee, Glyn Lewis, Elle Osborne, David Tibet, Dr. John Tully
- Narrated By:
- Hannah Arterton
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
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