In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Peggy Seeger. Peggy has been an influential figure in the folk music scene for over six decades. We start by discussing her latest single, a stunning new interpretation of the classic love song The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, originally written for and about Peggy by her late husband Ewan MacColl. We also delve into Peggy’s political activism and some of the key songs from her career, including I’m Gonna Be an Engineer, The Ballad of Springhill and Heading For Home.
Further information
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (2023) on Peggy Seeger Bandcamp
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Jason: what a superb job you did with our interview!!!! Thank you so much. Peggy
This is a beautifully crafted interview of a spectacularly significant contributor to the world of music and folk music in particular. Peggy is singing beautifully.
Peggy, you are right, this is a lovely interview. Jason did you proud; good questions and giving you time to answer. I listened to it in two stages, last night and this morning. But I felt I was there with you, a fly on the wall. So love listening to you singing, and with Ewan too. What a treat. Thank you for suggesting the link. Barbara
Wonderful interview, brought back memories of both reading Peggy’s biography and last two gigs (at Morecambe and Manchester).