Sainted Singer-Songwriter

April 30, 2021

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Sainted Singer-Songwriter

Bridget St. John is a singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for her three albums she recorded between 1969 and 1972 for John Peel’s Dandelion label.

Blessed with a rich, cello-like vocal style, Bridget was one of the leading folk artists touring the UK (for the uninitiated, think of a cross between Nico and Leonard Cohen). Alongside her Dandelion catalogue, 1969’s Ask Me No Questions, Songs For The Gentle Man (1971) and Thank You For… (1972), Cherry Red are now the proud custodians of Bridget’s later output. Albums include Jumblequeen (1974), Take The 5ifth (1995), The First Cut (1996), Under Tokyo Skies (2009), Jolie Madame Live In Japan 2010, and various bonus tracks and live recordings.

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