Elizabeth Barraclough | |
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Origin | New Mexico, U.S. |
Genres | Rock, folk, folk rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Labels | Bearsville Records |
Elizabeth Barraclough is an American musician whose songs span the genres of folk, country, rock and pop. [1] She was managed by Bob Dylan's manager Albert Grossman, [1] and is perhaps best known for having played both live and on record with Paul Butterfield, Charlie McCoy, Kenny Buttrey, and Todd Rundgren. [1]
Barraclough originated in New Mexico before moving to the eastern coast of the United States. [2]
During her career, she released two albums, a self-titled record in 1978 and Hi! in 1979, both on Grossman's Bearsville Records. Her 1978 album spawned a 45 single, "Covered Up In Aces." [3] Her self-titled album was given warm reviews by The Village Voice's Robert Christgau as well as The Pittsburgh Press. [4] [5]
Barraclough performed "Covered Up In Aces" on The Old Grey Whistle Test during an episode documenting the 1977 Bearsville Picnic in Woodstock, New York.