The Long Harvest Record Seven, a collaborative album by Peggy Seeger and Ewan Maccoll, is a testimony to the power of folk music. This album features a collection of traditional songs that have been passed down through generations, as well as new compositions by Seeger and Maccoll.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," a song written by Maccoll for Seeger. Seeger's voice is as clear and pure as ever, and the simplicity of the guitar accompaniment only serves to enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Other standout tracks include "The Shoals of Herring," a stirring tribute to the fishermen of England, and "The Ballad of Springhill," a poignant tale of a mining disaster in Nova Scotia. Seeger and Maccoll's voices blend together seamlessly, creating a rich and powerful sound that is both intimate and universal.