Track listing

  1. Freedom Come-All-Ye
  2. Spring is Coming Soon
  3. Mother/Spring is Coming Soon Reprise
  4. Virginny
  5. Rosy Apple
  6. The Joy of Living
  7.  My Shoes Are Made Of Spanish
  8. Unicorns
  9. Navy Ivy Nay
  10. Catch Me If You Can
  11. The Bird
  12. Hey Ho, To The Greenwood
  13. Constellations
  14. Sweet Farewell
  15. The Last Trip Home
  16. Rolling Home
The Joy Of Living by Jackie Oates
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The Joy Of Living

**** The Guardian

The Joy of Living (2018) features songs made famous by folk greats incåluding Ewan McColl, Lal Waterson and Davey Steele, as well as carefully picked songs from artists such as John Lennon and Darwin Deez – all interpreted in Jackie’s inimitable style. 

Recorded at home in Jackie’s kitchen (with baby Rosie in attendance) she collaborated with fellow Imagined Village alumni and producer Simon Richmond to create this intimate, touching and uplifting collection.

The album also features performances by friends from the world of folk including Mike Cosgrave, Barney Morse Brown, John Parker and Jack Rutter.

Press reviews

‘An intensely personal folk gem….a moving, depth-filled album. Oates should be deeply proud of it. A personal affecting collection.’ The Guardian 

‘A compelling, spirited, emotional rollercoaster of an album.’ Folk Radio

‘The Joy of Living is a lovely album, beautifully sung and played which gives up more secrets with repeated listening.’ The Arts Desk

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