Words, Love, Music: Sydney Carter
A selection of songs and poems by Sydney Carter performed by a variety of singers including Sheila Hancock, Franciscus Henri and Nadia Cattouse, and featuring Sydney Carter himself.
The songs and poems on this compilation were written in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. They covered social and religious themes and were originally heard in concert, on television in a series entitled 'Hallelujah', and on record. This album was originally released at the time he toured Australia in 1972.
Some of the lyrics, with commentary, and other articles and quotes, are included in the comprehensive digital booklet which can be viewed or downloaded on this page.
This film was made in 1972 at the time of Sydney Carter's Australian tour.
Artist
Sydney Carter
Sydney Carter (1915-2004) was an English poet, folk singer and songwriter. He has been described as a hymn-writer on the strength of his song "Lord of the Dance".
Audio previews
Track Listing
- When I needed a neighbour Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Socialism in our time Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Eros Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Dr Spock Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The white buck of Epping Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The devil wore a crucifix Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The holy mountain Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The holy horses Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- George Fox Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Never can tell Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Port Mahon Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Glass of water Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Putting out the dustbin Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- British Museum waltz Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Last exit to Brooklyn Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Better take a book to bed Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Silver in the stubble Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Green like the leaves Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Mixed up old man Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Landlord and tenant Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Carol Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Come love carolling Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Lord of the dance Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Judas and Mary Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Friday morning Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The danger Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Bitter was the night Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Son of man Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Look no hands Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Shake and shiver Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Like the snow Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- To my heart Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- When were you really living Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Well Mr Barber Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Before we drive away Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- My last cigarette Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Man with the microphone Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Words love music Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Say who you are love Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Coming or going away Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- The candlelight Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
- Run the film backwards Sydney Carter Sydney Carter
Performers
- Sydney Carter · vocal · all except tracks 8, 11, 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 30, 33, 35, 40 and 41
- Jeremy Taylor · guitar · track 5
- Sheila Hancock · vocal · tracks 16 and 20
- Franciscus Henri · vocal · tracks 18, 40 and 41
- Bob Pegg · vocal · track 8
- Carole Pegg · vocal · tracks 11, 22 and 30
- Nadia Cattouse · vocal · tracks 12, 24 and 33
- Jim Minchin · vocal · track 35
Where to buy
Words, Love, Music: Sydney Carter is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through
Apple Music.
Words, Love, Music: Sydney Carter is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.
Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.
Product details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Release date
- 1972
- Copyright
- © 1972 Move Records
- Phonogram
- ℗ 1972 Move Records
- Categories
- Spoken word, Vocal
- Catalogue number
- MD 3003
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574300321
