Album: On Tap by Lindisfarne (1996)
Genre: Folk | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Compilation

Description: " On Tap" released in 1996 by Castle Music Ltd is one of the many Lindisfarne collections that are available, On Tap is the only one to feature the original studio versions of the group's Charisma hits ("Meet Me on the Corner," "Fog on the Tyne") and their later Mercury material, including "Run for Home." It also has sketchy but revealing recollections by Alan Hull and company about the writing of the songs themselves. The album covers their career from 1970 to 1994.

Artist Background: The group began as 'The Downtown Faction', led by Rod Clements, but soon changed their name to Brethren. In 1968, they were joined by Alan Hull and became Lindisfarne after the island of that name off the coast of Northumberland. In 1970 Tony Stratton-Smith signed them to Charisma Records and their debut album Nicely Out of Tune was released that year. This album defined their mixture of bright harmony and up tempo folk rock. Neither single released from the album, "Clear White Light" nor "La... Part of the Newcastle upon Tyne music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Newcastle upon Tyne music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Folk, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Compilation


" On Tap" released in 1996 by Castle Music Ltd is one of the many Lindisfarne collections that are available, On Tap is the only one to feature the original studio versions of the group's Charisma hits ("Meet Me on the Corner," "Fog on the Tyne") and their later Mercury material, including "Run for Home." It also has sketchy but revealing recollections by Alan Hull and company about the writing of the songs themselves. The album covers their career from 1970 to 1994.

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