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The Gift of Poetry

The Gift of Poetry

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Our Take

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Well, in the case of DONAT / BURTON / GUINNESS / BETJEMAN's latest offering, "The Gift Of Poetry," they've taken that saying to heart. This album is a delightful romp through the whimsical world of British poetry, with the added bonus of some toe-tapping tunes to boot.

From the moment the opening track, "A Child Ill," kicks in, you know you're in for a wild ride. The combination of spoken word poetry by John Betjeman, accompanied by the smooth melodies of the talented musicians, creates a truly unique listening experience. It's like poetry and music had a love child, and it's a beautiful thing to behold.

Tracks like "On a Portrait of a Deaf Man" and "Pot Pourri from a Surrey Garden" showcase the range of emotions that Betjeman's poetry can evoke, from heart-wrenching sadness to joyful nostalgia. And the musicianship on display here is top-notch, with Donat, Burton, and Guinness weaving a sonic tapestry that perfectly complements Betjeman's words.

In short, "The Gift Of Poetry" is a true gift to music lovers and poetry enthusiasts alike. So do yourself a favour and give it a listen. You won't be disappointed.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. The Night Mail
2. April
3. Ballad of Reading Gaol
4. Red, Red Rose
5. Sweet Spring
6. When Faces Called Flowers...
7. The Moon Looked Into My Window
8. Ask Me Not for Sportive Lays (With Osian Ellis)
9. The Female Friend (With Osian Ellis)
10. Toujours Le Meme (With Osian Ellis)
11. Exelsior (With Osian Ellis)
12. Wessex Heights
13. The Voice
14. Autumn
15. The Passionate Shepherd
16. Nymph's Reply
17. From Exequy On His Wife
18. From Lament of the Makers
19. Welsh Incident
20. The Church's Restoration
21. Olympic Girl
22. Seaside Golf
23. Business Women
24. Indoor Games Near Newbury
25. How to Get On in Society
26. Licorice Fields at Pontefract
27. From Far from Eve and Morning
28. Death at Leamington
29. The Toys
30. Gus, the Theatre Cat
31. Drunk Song On Stone Fish Lake
32. Ring and the Book (Extract)
33. On Her Reign (From Henry VIII)
34. Fear No More the Heat of the Sun...
35. Intimations of Immortality
36. A Devotion (No Man Is an Island)
37. Freedom Train
38. The Gettysburg Address

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