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Barbara Dickson

Barbara Dickson is a Scottish singer who started performing in folk clubs in the late 1960s. She joined the folk-rock band Steeleye Span in 1969, which helped...

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Barbara Dickson's folk roots and pop reach

A Scottish singer who moved from folk clubs to chart success and musical theater.

For a quick sense of her range, listen to 'Answer Me' from her 1976 album and 'I Know Him So Well' from the musical theater side. They frame how she moved between folk intimacy and broader pop appeal.

She started in folk clubs, joined Steeleye Span in 1969, and had a UK Top 10 hit with 'Answer Me' in 1976. Her catalog spans from traditional songs like 'Bonny At Morn' to pop tracks like 'I Know Him So Well,' showing how she carried folk sensibilities into broader territory. She's worked with musicians from Eric Clapton to Jimmy Page, and her MBE recognizes both her music and charity work.

She began performing in folk clubs in the late 1960s, then joined the folk-rock band Steeleye Span. Her solo career took off with the 1976 album 'I Know You're Married,' and she's since released more than twenty albums that range from folk and pop to musical theater recordings.

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Barbara Dickson is a Scottish singer who started performing in folk clubs in the late 1960s. She joined the folk-rock band Steeleye Span in 1969, which helped launch her solo work. Her 1976 album 'I Know You're Married' included the UK Top 10 single 'Answer Me,' and she's known for songs like 'Bonny At Morn' and 'Love Hurts.'

She's released more than twenty albums over time, ranging from folk and pop to musical theater. Some of her recordings include 'Barbara Dickson in Concert' from 1975, 'The Right Moment' from 1988, and 'Years' from 2003. Her catalog also features tracks such as 'Run Like The Wind' and 'Skye Boat Song.'

Dickson has worked with other musicians including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Donovan. She was appointed MBE for her contributions to music and charity.

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