Obscure private press christian folk recording by pro-lifer Barbara Sipple, released on the Lazarus label out of Willingboro, NJ. The majority of the record is pretty deep (and good) folk music, while a few of the tracks are accompanied by a group of kids called the "Lollipop Express Chorus," who join Sipple on some sing-a-long jams. I don't necessarily hate those but it's pretty clear that the tracks where the LEC are out on the playground and not in the studio are a bit more listenable.
"Song for Life" has recently been included on a female folk compilation entitled, "Wayfaring Strangers: Ladies from the Canyon". Fans of Linda Perhacs' Parallelograms LP could probably get with this; sublime acoustic guitar joined by cello a minute or so into the song. "Hold On" will appeal to the folk-funk crowd and is probably my favorite on this record. Oh and I can't forget "Song of the Unborn" which is the most "out there" of the tracks — is that a heart beating?
Sipple is supposedly still active in the music business, however she's retired her xian folk guitar stylings to be an opera singer.
Listen to a few tracks:
Song for Life
Hold On
Song of the Unborn
Here's a message from Barbara (from the back cover):
This collection of songs is a joyful celebration of every man's most precious possession, life itself. The offering is made as an expression of personal gratitude to my friends of the National Youth Pro-Life Coalition who have helped put my values into perspective through their love.
Barbara — March 1973
Filed under: Folk, Singer / Songwriter, Xian / Religious
On a Christian music station, I recently heard one of the most beautiful spiritual songs I’ve ever heard. I’m not certain but I’m guessing the title is: “We Are Home.” It was performed by a female vocalist.
I don’t know the name of the radio station. Do you know who may have been the singer?
Thank you,
Fred
Seriously fok like JOAN BAEZ…..not psychedelic music
I just picked this up at Goodwill day before yesterday, expecting it to either be brilliant or so horrible I couldn’t make it through the first song.
So, yeah. Brilliant.
My favorite track, lyrically and musically, is “Echoes.”
I am looking for a clean copy of this release on vinyl. Does anyone have an extra copy to sell?
If so, please e-mail: Pla01@aol.com
Thanks so much,
Peter
Hi to all! This is Barbara Sipple here…married to Jack Dever in 1975…I have been singing in the Opera World for the last 20 years. Write to me at barbaradever@gmail.com
It is wonderful to hear that people are still interested in the work I did years ago…. I would love to hear from you!
Peace!
The first time I saw u play was at an anti-abortion rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool. U r publicist asked to use one of my photos on ur album cover. The year was. 1973. I think the album was “Songs in the key of Life”. U made quite an impact on me that summer. Ur album was my son’s lullaby the entire time I carried him & while he was a baby. Best of everything in the future for you!