{"product_id":"sir-john-betjeman-mike-read-sound-of-poetry-2-cd","title":"Sir John Betjeman \u0026 Mike Read - Sound Of Poetry 2 CD","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSound of Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt musical tribute to the late Sir John Betjeman, curated and produced by broadcaster and musician Mike Read. Inspired by melodies that emerged while reading Betjeman’s verse, Read composed music to accompany the poems, enlisting a remarkable lineup of artists to interpret them. The project received early support from Lady Betjeman and legendary producer Sir George Martin, with contributions from Rod Edwards and Jon Sweet across the two discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 30-track set blends nostalgia, wit, and lyrical beauty, featuring performances by Cliff Richard, Marc Almond, Don McLean, Paul Young, Colin Blunstone, Gene Pitney, Steve Harley, and many more. It’s a collector’s gem for fans of British poetry, classic pop, and evocative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Angel Air Records\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No: SJPCD288\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5055011702882\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 2CD\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2008\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📀 Track List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisc One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-tight=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCliff Richard – \"November Night\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarc Almond – \"Narcissus\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon McLean – \"Farewell\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Young – \"Greenaway\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJon Anderson – \"Youth \u0026amp; Age\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Sharp – \"Pershore Station\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColin Blunstone – \"Peggy\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGene Pitney – \"Myfanwy At Oxford\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeo Sayer – \"Indoor Games\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonovan – \"Moira McCavendish\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Read – \"Distant View\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColin Blunstone – \"In Memory\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rodolfus Choir – \"Sunday Morning\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Essex – \"Myfanwy\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-tight=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustin Hayward – \"Tregardock\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve Harley – \"Harrow On The Hill\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonovan – \"Newest Bath Guide\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElliot Frisby – \"Archibald\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnie Haslam – \"Hunter Trials\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Read – \"A Subaltern’s Love Song (Joan Hunter Dunn)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEton College Chapel Choir – \"May Day Song For North Oxford\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain Sensible – \"Parliament Hill Fields\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan MacNabb – \"Slough\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents Of Architecture – \"NW5 \u0026amp; N6 (Highgate At Eventide)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvin Stardust – \"Executive\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Read – \"The Fete Champetre\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCantabile – \"Upper Lambourn\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon Bowman – \"Late Flowering Lust\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Grant \u0026amp; The London Community Gospel Choir – \"Conversion\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvin Stardust – \"Christmas”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Music Shark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53448944189771,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8812\/1163\/files\/C7926ECE-7887-4AB5-BB80-70E1795879BD.jpg?v=1775569270","url":"https:\/\/musicshark.co.uk\/products\/sir-john-betjeman-mike-read-sound-of-poetry-2-cd","provider":"Music Shark","version":"1.0","type":"link"}