MICK SOFTLEY Songs For Swingin' Survivors (2009 Russian limited edition 12-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL - Mick Softley was a true folk-singer in the vein of Bob Dylan, as he so deftly proved on this, his first album, released in 1965, now considered as one of the most collectable and sought after folk LPs from the period. A huge influence on the more famous Donovan, Softley's beautiful voice and guitar playing is captured here in all its glory. Impeccable versions of Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit' and Woody Guthrie's 'Plains Of The Buffalo' complete Softley's gem, an absolute must for folk afficianados and a nice surprise for the newcomers; The sleeve and vinyl both remain in a Near As New state!)