Double vinyl LP pressing. 2022 collection, the 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 four previously unreleased recordings including one completely unheard song. 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. The title Songs of Innocence and Experience acknowledges the change in vocal style between Marianne's orchestral folk-pop of her 60's career with her high pure voice and her new wave punk influenced comeback at the end of the 70's with Broken English featuring her trademark fractured vocals.

Track List

1. Come And Stay With Me
2. Come My Way [version 2]* [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
3. This Little Bird
4. Yesterday [Live on the BBC] * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
5. Sunny Goodge Street [alternate take] - Previously unreleased recording
6. Sally Free And Easy * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
7. The First Time (Ever I Saw Your Face) [Faithfull Forever version] * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
8. Hier Ou Demain (from the film Anna) * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
9. Young Girl Blues * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
10. Is This What I Get For Loving You?
11. Something Better (Original 7” version) * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
12. Sister Morphine (Original 7” version) * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
13. It’s All Over Now Baby Blue
14. The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan [original mix]
15. What’s The Hurry [original mix]
16. Broken English [1980 7” remix version] * [First time on vinyl since original release]
17. Why D’ya Do It [12” version] * [First time on vinyl since original release]
18. Over Here (No Time For Justice) * [First time on vinyl since original release]
19. Truth Bitter Truth [7” version] * [First time on vinyl since original release]
20. Falling From Grace * [First time on vinyl since original release]
21. Running For Our Lives [7” version] * [First time on vinyl since original release]
22. As Tears Go By * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
23. I’m In Love Again - Previously unreleased * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
24. The Calm Before the Storm - Previously unreleased * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
25. When I find My Life (Live) * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
26. Brain Drain (live) Previously unreleased recording * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
27. The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams (Live) Previously unreleased recording * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]
28. The Stars Line Up * [First time on vinyl / first since original release]

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