Marianne Faithfull - ‘Songs Of Innocence And Experience’ 2LP.

First Marianne Faithfull compilation since 2001’s ‘An Introduction to…’ and the first to contain rare and unreleased material since the Island Anthology ‘A Perfect Stranger’ in 1998. Containing 4 previously unreleased recordings including 1 completely unheard song. In addition to the unreleased material, 22 of the 29 tracks on the 2LP are making their first appearance on vinyl or first appearance since their original release. This compilation offers a definitive overview of the first 30 years of Marianne’s recording career on the Decca and Island labels, and features versions of all of her notable singles including the original issue of her final Decca 7” ‘Something Better’ / ‘Sister Morphine’ featuring alternate takes unavailable since 1969: It acts both as a primer to the uninitiated and a rarities collection for those already converted.

Tracklisting -

Side A

1. Come And Stay With Me

2. Come My Way [version 2]

3. This Little Bird

4. Yesterday [Live on the BBC]

5. Sunny Goodge Street [alternate take]

6. Sally Free And Easy

7. The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face) [Faithfull Forever version]

8. Hier Ou Demain (from the film Anna)

9. Young Girl Blues

Side B

1. Is This What I Get For Loving You?

2. Something Better (Original 7” version)

3. Sister Morphine (Original 7” version)

4. It’s All Over Now Baby Blue

5. The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan [original mix]

6. What’s The Hurry [original mix]

Side C

1. Broken English [1980 7” remix version]

2. Why D’ya Do It [12” version]

3. Over Here (No Time For Justice)

4. Truth Bitter Truth [7” version]

5. Falling From Grace

6. Running For Our Lives [7” version]

Side D

1. As Tears Go By

2. I’m In Love Again

3. The Calm Before the Storm

4. When I find My Life (Live)

5. Brain Drain (live)

6. The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Live)

7. The Stars Line Up