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Podcast: Pantheon - Podcasts for Music Lovers
Episode: "In Search Of Amelia Earhart" by Plainsong
Description: GUEST: Plainsong/Matthews' Southern Comfort/Fairport Convention's Iain ( aka Ian) Matthews.
In this epysode of Vinyl Relics, we delve into "In Search of Amelia Earhart", the 1972 debut album by British folk-rock group Plainsong. Blending historical reference with lyrical introspection, the album offers a unique lens on myth, memory, and the cultural echo of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic figures. With exclusive commentary from bandleader Iain Matthews, together we walk through the album’s narrative themes, compositional style, and contextual relevance within the early '70s folk revival. Ian offers firsthand insight into the album’s creati...