1976: Marianne Faithfull Releases Country Comeback "Dreamin' My Dreams"

Marianne Faithfull's "Dreamin' My Dreams" Celebrates It's 40th Anniversary This Year

 

Marianne Faithfull disappeared for a while after the drug and alcohol fueled non stop party that was the late 60's had subsided. She finally releases her first album of the 70's in it's second half of the decade. 1976's "Dreamin' My Dreams" was not a huge success, and would two years later be revamped and repackaged as "Faithless", and although it never made it's mark on the charts, it has lived on to be a cult classic and fan favorite. Marketed at the time as a Country album, "Dreamin' My Dreams" plays more like a Country covers album, with Folk, Rock, Contemporary and of course Country influences. Marianne Faithfull always exhibits exquisite song selections, and this album is no exception.

1966: Marianne Faithfull Releases Folksy Album "North Country Maid"

Marianne Faithfull's Album "North Country Maid" Celebrates It's 50th Anniversary!!!

 

Marianne Faithfull has always had a knack for adding bold and unique songs to her repertoire. She displays that talent wonderfully on her 1966 album "North Country Maid". It was originally released in the UK only, and half it's tracks appeared a year prior on her album "Go Away From My World" released only in the US. "North Country Maid" is a perfect blend of Modern American Folk and traditionally influenced World Music. Although the album didn't spawn any hits, there are some recognizable covers such as "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "The Last Thing On My Mind" and "Green Are Your Eyes". Don't allow the laid back nature of this album to fool you, given it's title, Marianne Faithfull tells the sordid tale of a rebelle-ious "North Country Maid" through her wisely chosen song selection. To hear some of my favorite tracks off the album, and a few more fun facts, please follow the link below.