Tag Archives: Marianne Faithfull

The Guardian reports: Marianne Faithfull, whose six-decade career marked her out as one of the UK’s most versatile and characterful singer-songwriters, has died aged 78. A spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. …

Marianne Faithful, The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan, 1980. My favorite track by Faithfull, this cover of Dr. Hook’s 1975 album track is probably one of the saddest songs I’ve ever heard. “At the age of 37, she realized she’d never ride through Paris in a sports car with the warm wind in her hair.” The imagery of a wasted life …