Name: I've Always Kept a Unicorn
Brand: Sandy Denny

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9780571278916

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2017-02-16

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Faber

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Sandy Denny

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Music

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Faber is a renowned Publishing House (Group) that was founded in 1929 by Geoffrey Faber. With a rich history spanning over nine decades, Faber has established itself as a leading label in the music industry.

Throughout its existence, Faber has consistently showcased an impressive roster of talented artists and performers. From *iconic singers* to *innovative bands*, the label has been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing musical talent across various genres.

With a commitment to quality and artistic integrity, Faber continues to release groundbreaking albums that captivate audiences worldwide. The label's dedication to supporting its artists throughout their careers ensures that each release is meticulously crafted and represents the unique vision of the artist.

Sandy Denny was a British singer, songwriter, and musician known for her work with Fairport Convention, Fotheringay, and as a solo artist. Born on January 6, 1947 in Wimbledon, London, England, she made significant contributions to the folk rock genre during her career. With two spells in Fairport Convention and a brief stint with Fotheringay, Sandy also collaborated with artists such as *Richard Thompson*. She tragically passed away on April 21, 1978 in England from a cerebral haemorrhage.

Throughout her musical journey, Sandy Denny released several solo albums that showcased her exceptional talent as both a vocalist and songwriter. Her unique style drew inspiration from traditional folk music while incorporating contemporary elements. As an influential figure within the folk rock scene of the time, she has left an indelible mark on the genre.

With a voice that captivated audiences worldwide and collaborations with notable acts like *Fairport Convention* and *Fotheringay*, Sandy Denny's legacy continues to inspire musicians today. Her artistry remains timeless and cherished by fans of folk rock music.

I've Always Kept a Unicorn tells the story of Sandy Denny, one of the greatest British singers of her time and the first female singer-songwriter to produce a substantial and enduring body of original songs. Sandy Denny laid down the marker for folk-rock when she joined Fairport Convention in 1968, but her music went far beyond this during the seventies. After leaving Fairport she formed Fotheringay, whose influential eponymous album was released in 1970, before collaborating on a historic one-off recording with Led Zeppelin - the only other vocalist to record with Zeppelin in their entire career - and releasing four solo albums across the course of the decade. Her tragic and untimely death came in 1978.

Sandy emerged from the folk scene of the sixties - a world of larger-than-life characters such as Alex Campbell, Jackson C. Frank, Anne Briggs and Australian singer Trevor Lucas, whom she married in 1973. Their story is at the core of Sandy's later life and work, and is told with the assistance of more than sixty of her friends, fellow musicians and contemporaries, one of whom, to paraphrase McCartney on Lennon, observed that she sang like an angel but was no angel.

I've Always Kept a Unicorn

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