Cindy Mangsen - Long Time Traveling (1983) Vinyl LP • American Folk, Scottish

Catalog Number:

HOG-003

Musical Styles:

1980s, Acoustic Blues, American Folk, Ballad, Celtic Folk, Contemporary Folk, English Folk, Singer-Songwriter

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Jacket printed in Canada. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); slight discoloration on back. Inner-sleeve is original (plastic). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. When You Hear Them Cuckoos Hollerin'
2. Father Along
3. The Griesly Bride
4. Little River
5. Outward Bound
6. Annachie Gordon
7. Hard Times Come Again No More
8. West Wirginia Mine Disaster
9. The Bonny Lass Of Anglesey
10. That's The Ticket !
11. White (Long Time Traveling)
12. Ring Around The Moon

About The Record:

Long Time Traveling, by Cindy Mangsen, is a folk album showcasing her warm soprano voice and skillful acoustic instrumentation, including guitar, dulcimer, and concertina. The album features traditional songs like Hard Times Come Again No More and Long Time Traveller, blending Scottish ballads with contemporary folk influences, and includes vocal harmonies by Anne Hills. It marks a significant point in Mangsen’s career, being her debut solo album that established her as a notable figure in the American folk scene, following her performances in Chicago and Ann Arbor. The album reflects the 1980s folk revival, emphasizing traditional storytelling through music. Mangsen’s renditions of these songs have been covered by artists like The Wailin’ Jennys, indicating lasting influence.