Album: I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight by Richard & Linda Thompson (1974)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight" is the first album released by Richard and Linda Thompson. It was released by Island Records in the UK in 1974. Although never commercially successful and critically ignored on its release, it is now considered to be a masterpiece and one of the finest works of both Richard and Linda singularly or together.
The album has been included on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

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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"I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight" is the first album released by Richard and Linda Thompson. It was released by Island Records in the UK in 1974. Although never commercially successful and critically ignored on its release, it is now considered to be a masterpiece and one of the finest works of both Richard and Linda singularly or together.
The album has been included on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight

Richard & Linda Thompson

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