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Releases

Albums

Purpose + Grace

2011

True Stories

2009

Prodigal Son

2007

Nobody's Fault But Mine

1986

Sad or High Kicking

1985

Grinning in Your Face

1983

Other Editions

Special Agent

1981

Other

A Nod to Bob (An Artists’ Tribute to Bob Dylan on His Sixtieth Birthday)

A Nod to Bob (An Artists’ Tribute to Bob Dylan on His Sixtieth Birthday)

Tracks by Martin Simpson

6 tracks in our catalogue

Boots of Spanish LeatherA Nod to Bob (An Artists’ Tribute to Bob Dylan on His Sixtieth Birthday)

Boots Of Spanish LeatherNod To Bob, A - An Artist's Tribute To Bob Dylan - Featuring Greg Brown, Guy Davis, Jack Elliott & More

Green Onions / Willie Taylor

The Animals Song

Boots of Spanish LeatherA Nod to Bob (An Artists’ Tribute to Bob Dylan on His Sixtieth Birthday)
Boots Of Spanish LeatherNod To Bob, A - An Artist's Tribute To Bob Dylan - Featuring Greg Brown, Guy Davis, Jack Elliott & More
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Dark Honey
Green Onions / Willie Taylor
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The Animals Song

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OCT

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The Live Room

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21

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Kendal Brewery Arts Centre

Cumbria