Mandy Morton And Spriguns – Magic Lady(1978 UK Rock, Folk, World, & Country)Full Album

Mandy Morton is a British author, former folk-rock musician, and broadcaster best known for her No. 2 Feline Detective Agency mystery series. Born in Framlingham, Suffolk, she has had a diverse creative career spanning over five decades. Music Career (1970s–1980s) Morton began her professional life in the early 1970s as a key figure in the UK folk-rock scene. Spriguns of Tolgus: She fronted this band, which released its first album in 1975. They eventually shortened their name to Spriguns and recorded for major labels like Decca and Polydor. Solo Work: She released six albums in total, including the critically acclaimed solo debut Magic Lady (1978). Legacy: Her early vinyl recordings are now rare collectors' items, sometimes selling for significant sums. Broadcasting and Journalism Following her music career, Morton transitioned to journalism and radio production in the mid-1980s. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: She joined in 1985 and became the station’s longest-serving female presenter, producing arts documentaries and biographies of stars like Michael Crawford and Nana Mouskouri. Current Projects: As of 2025, she remains involved in radio, co-presenting The Eclectic Light Show on Cambridge 105 Radio. Literary Career Morton turned to fiction later in life, inspired by the loss of her beloved long-haired tabby cat, Hettie. The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency: Launched in 2014, this cozy mystery series is set in a world populated entirely by cats. It features feline sleuths Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins. Prolific Output: By 2025, the series has grown to include 15 titles, such as The Ghost of Christmas Paws and Six Tails at Midnight. Non-Fiction: She also co-authored the theatre book In Good Company in 2005. Personal Life Morton lives between Cambridge and Cornwall with her partner, the historical crime novelist Nicola Upson. She is a staunch pacifist, a trait she attributes to her parents—a WWII fighter ace father and a knitwear designer mother who worked for Wallis Simpson. Οι απαντήσεις AI μπορεί να περιλαμβάνουν λάθη. Μά A1 Magic Lady 00:00 A2 Music Prince 02:40 A3 According To Matthew 06:01 A4 Little Inbetween 09:33 A5 Goodbye The Day 11:11 A6 Silence Do The Rest 15:38 B1 The Lady 18:41 B2 White Ship 21:54 B3 Witchfinder 24:41 B4 Gypsy Glass 28:22 B5 Ghost Of A Song 32:13 Backing Vocals – Gaynor Roberts Bass Guitar, Vocals – Mike Morton Drums, Percussion – Alex Cooper Dulcimer, Vocals – Tim Hart Electric Guitar – Graeme Taylor Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Byron Giles Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Mandy Morton Viola – Sarah Folkard Violin [Electric, Acoustic], Harpsichor