Album: Pour Down Like Silver by Richard & Linda Thompson (1975)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: "Pour Down Like Silver" is the third album by the British duo of singer/songwriter/guitarist Richard and singer Linda Thompson. It was recorded in the summer of 1975 and released in November 1975.
The Thompsons had adopted the Sufi faith in 1974 and had moved into a commune in London. The songs on this album reflect their new faith and the relief that Richard Thompson had found in that faith.

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, 1970s, Album

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"Pour Down Like Silver" is the third album by the British duo of singer/songwriter/guitarist Richard and singer Linda Thompson. It was recorded in the summer of 1975 and released in November 1975.
The Thompsons had adopted the Sufi faith in 1974 and had moved into a commune in London. The songs on this album reflect their new faith and the relief that Richard Thompson had found in that faith.

Pour Down Like Silver

Richard & Linda Thompson

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