The King of Elfland's Daughter is a 1977 concept album by former Steeleye Span members Bob Johnson and Peter Knight. It was based on the 1924 fantasy novel of the same name by Lord Dunsany.[2] The cover illustration is by Jimmy Cauty.
The King of Elfland's Daughter | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | 1977 |
Recorded | 1977 |
Studio | Wessex Sound Studios, London |
Genre | Progressive rock, British folk rock |
Length | 35:34 |
Label | Chrysalis |
Producer | Bob Johnson, Peter Knight |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Side 1
Side 2
Aside from the musicians on the album, also featured was a cast of actors and musicians who played the parts of the characters in the book:
The cast provided all the vocals for the album. Bob Johnson is one of four backing vocalists on "Alveric's Journey Through Elfland". Peter Knight did not contribute any vocals.
Orchestrated and conducted by Peter Knight, except for "The Rune of the Elf King" which was orchestrated by Paul Lewis.