Steeleye Span's debut, Hark! The Village Wait, introduced their electric-folk sound to the world. This album laid the groundwork for a career that would blend traditional ballads with contemporary arrangements.
- The album was recorded at the Sound Techniques studio in London. It featured guest musicians Martin Carthy and David Sutcliffe. The album reached number 40 on the UK Albums Chart.
- Hark! The Village Wait was produced by Bill Leader. It was released in June 1970 on the RCA label.
- The band members during this recording were Gay and Maddy Prior, Tim Hart, Ashley Hutchings, and Peter Knight. The album featured traditional songs such as 'Sheath and Knife' and 'The Trees They Do Grow High'.
Steeleye Span are an English folk-rock band formed in 1969. They pioneered the electric-folk genre, combining traditional songs with rock instrumentation. Hark! The Village Wait was their debut album, released at the dawn of their career.
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