On the Edge
1970 - Argo Records DA 136 LP

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Track List:

I've always kept a diary

The tale of the children of a troubled world

What is it like, the world outside

I find it very difficult to talk to my parents

Where is the child who would climb on my knee

Yes sir, no sir, goodbye

What have you got to worry about?

I got me tight black jeans

The world that I know, it has vanished and gone

I've had thoughts

Why should you be lonely

It actually gives me a thrill

Frankly, the idea of intercourse and sex revolts me

I think we should be getting married

In a world like this, everything changes so rapidly

The tale of the children of the troubled world

Life has got everything to offer

Credits

A Radio Ballad by Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger & Charles Parker

Singers: Lorna Campbell, Ray Fisher, Louis Killen, Ewan MacColl, Gordon McCullough, Peggy Seeger

Musicians:
Jim Bray: double bass
Brian Daly: acoustic and electric guitar
Alf Edwards: English concertina
Ronnie Hughes: trumpet
Alfie Kahn: harmonica, clarinet, piccolo, flute
Peggy Seeger: autoharp, guitar, 5-string banjo, mountain dulcimer

Named Speakers: Dot Dobbie, Constance Beaby, John Gavin, John Pardoe, Anne Nielsen, Ann Tanner & Mai Alman

BBC Home Service, first broadcast February 13, 1963
Script, song lyrics and music: Ewan MacColl with Peggy Seeger
Orchestration and music direction: Peggy Seeger
Production: Charles Parker
Actuality recording: Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger with Charles Parker

Sleeve Notes

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Alternate release

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On the Edge: 1999n- Topic Records TSCD806 CD

Sources: Mainly Norfolk & Set Into Song