Marianne Faithfull - Go Away from My World (1965)
Tracklist front / back album art covers images
Tracklist front / back album art covers images
🎤 Marianne Faithfull - Go Away from My World (1965)
Released in 1965, Go Away from My World is Marianne Faithfull’s second UK studio album, following her debut Marianne Faithfull earlier that year. The record leans heavily into folk and traditional influences, showcasing Faithfull’s delicate, evocative vocals. With minimalistic acoustic arrangements, the album emphasizes storytelling and emotional nuance, solidifying her reputation as a prominent figure in the 1960s British folk revival.
🎶 Tracklist
- "Go Away from My World"
- "Yesterday"
- "Mary Ann"
- "Scarborough Fair"
- "Black Is the Colour (Of My True Love’s Hair)"
- "Edi Beo"
- "The Last Thing on My Mind"
- "Wild Mountain Thyme"
- "Lover’s Tale"
- "Lullaby"
- "Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be?"
- "The Foggy, Foggy Dew"
🎤 Album Credits
- Marianne Faithfull – vocals
- Accompaniment: acoustic guitar (session musicians, uncredited)
- Producer: Tony Calder
- Recording Studios: Decca Studios, London, UK
📝 Fun Facts
- Faithfull was just 17 years old when this album was recorded, yet her voice carries a surprising maturity and expressiveness.
- The album includes covers of traditional folk songs and contemporary tracks, including a rendition of The Beatles’ “Yesterday.”
- Its arrangements are intentionally sparse, designed to put Faithfull’s vocals and interpretation at the forefront.
📚 Trivia
- Go Away from My World captures the 1960s London folk revival scene, where acoustic storytelling and traditional melodies were highly influential.
- Some tracks, like “Scarborough Fair” and “Wild Mountain Thyme,” would go on to be considered signature folk recordings of the era.
- The album received positive attention from folk enthusiasts for its purity and Faithfull’s nuanced phrasing.
💡 Did You Know?
- Marianne Faithfull’s early folk albums, including Go Away from My World, contrast sharply with the rock and pop sound she later adopted in the 1970s.
- The album’s simplicity and emotional depth have inspired generations of female folk singers.
- Songs from this album continue to be referenced as examples of Faithfull’s early talent and her ability to convey deep emotion with minimal accompaniment.
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