Songbird | ||||
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Released | 4 April 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2012–14 | |||
Genre | Musical theatre, show tune, pop | |||
Label | FanFare Records | |||
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Songbird is a three-disc, limited edition box set by Australian singer Marina Prior. The album was released in Australia in April 2014.
The Songbird box includes Marina's three albums, Both Sides Now (2012), Encore (2013) and Marina Prior Live , a new album recorded at The Glasshouse in Port Macquarie in 2013. The Box Set is named from the extra track, "Songbird", originally penned by Christine McVie and performed by Fleetwood Mac. [1] It was also released a single.
Prior promoted the album with a 26-date national tour commencing in Launceston in August. It concluded in December 2014. [2] [3]
On the tour, Prior's performed her best-loved songs from throughout her career, accompanied by pianist David Cameron. [4]
Region | Date | Format | Edition(s) | Label | Catalogue |
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Australia | 4 April 2014 [5] | Standard | Fanfare | FANFARE129 | |
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