The Blacksmith/Cold Haily Windy Night/Bryan O'Lynn-The Hag With The Money/Prince Charlie Stuart/Boys Of Bedlam/False Knight On The Road/The Lark In The Morning/Female Drummer/The King/Lovely On The Water
Please To See The King was the follow up album from British folk group Steeleye Span. It succeeded in maintaining a traditional atmosphere despite the introduction of electric guitars. (UK:45)
“Both the male and female vocals are very beautiful and they create great harmonies, especially in my favourite, Cold Haily Windy Night. The other songs don't live up to this one, but some of them are quite lovely, like Boys Of Bedlam or Lovely On The Water. Despite the constant presence of electric guitars and basses, the album has quite a specific medieval atmosphere.”
“I like this catchy and a little mystical recording. Maddy Prior has a bea
“This is timeless, a loving collection of olde English folk music. Maddy Prior's voice is pure and gorgeous. Rich harmony singing, plenty of cats-gut violins, mandolins, fiddles, and a dedication to their craft.”
“Does the absence of drums make Steeleye Span less rhythm focused than usual? Not at all: it provides an occasion to concentrate even more on vocal/instrumental interactions. Bass is as prominent as unpredictable, the most dynamic counterpoint for the guitar's angular riffs and violin erratic lines. Maddy Prior's crystalline voice often creates amazing harmonies with male backing vocals, both in a cappella and in instrumentally important episodes.”
“This is an enthralling effort that retains Maddy Prior's amazing vocal talents from the debut. Though rather difficult on first listen, this album is a worthy addition for those curious about folk-rock.”
“Their second release is a masterpiece. What I admire most was that they took 500 year old folk songs and ballads, updated them to a whole generation of young people. I really love the medieval vibe I get with Please To See The King.”
“This album is more densely electric than most of the later albums...yet with no drums. It stands alone as an achievement of performance and arrangement. The entire album is first-rate.”
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