Album: Shoot Out the Lights by Richard & Linda Thompson (1982)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: "Shoot Out the Lights" is the sixth and final album by British husband-and-wife folk rock duo Richard and Linda Thompson. It was produced by Joe Boyd and released in 1982 on his Hannibal label. A critically acclaimed work, Allmusic's Mark Deming noted that Shoot Out the Lights has "often been cited as Richard Thompson's greatest work, and it's difficult for anyone who has heard his body of work to argue the point."

Artist Background: "Richard & Linda Thompson" this husband-and-wife folk/rock duo began performing together officially in 1972 although their association dated from the previous year. When Richard Thompson left Fairport Convention, he pursued a generally low-key path, performing in folk clubs and on various sessions, including Rock On, a collection of rock ‘n' roll favourites which featured several Fairport acolytes. ‘When Will I Be Loved?' was marked by a duet between Sandy Denny and Linda Peters, the latt... Part of the London music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the London music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, Happy, 1980s, Album

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"Shoot Out the Lights" is the sixth and final album by British husband-and-wife folk rock duo Richard and Linda Thompson. It was produced by Joe Boyd and released in 1982 on his Hannibal label. A critically acclaimed work, Allmusic's Mark Deming noted that Shoot Out the Lights has "often been cited as Richard Thompson's greatest work, and it's difficult for anyone who has heard his body of work to argue the point."

Shoot Out the Lights

Richard & Linda Thompson

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