Steeleye Span

Steeleye Span are an English folk-rock band, formed in 1969 and remain active
today. Along with Fairport Convention they are amongst the best known acts of
the British folk revival, and were among the most commercially successful,
thanks to their hit singles "Gaudete" and "All Around My Hat". They had three
Top 40 albums. They achieved a certified gold record with sales of ... read more

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Posted 15 December 2011 3.47pm — Comment on this

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Posted 16 June 2011 12.23am — Comment on this

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Posted 5 May 2011 10.40pm — Comment on this

Hail, Hail, Rock'n'Roll

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Posted 28 April 2011 10.45pm — Comment on this

Notes and queries: From Tasers to choc cake – what every time-traveller should carry; Argus – Wishbone Ash's finest hour; The mighty atoms

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Posted 16 March 2011 12.05am — Comment on this

saturday afternoon updates

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Posted 25 September 2010 3.34pm — Comment on this

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Last week, it was hats off to songs about headwear. Next, put your hands together for handclap songsA tough week that forced many to scratch their heads (which, of course...
Posted 9 July 2010 12.02am — Comment on this


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