Linda Thompson

George Graham - "The Thompsons went their seperate ways, and Linda Thompson fell victim to a rare condition called spasmodic dysphonia which disabled her voice, preventing her from performing, and at times even speaking for some 17 years. In 2002, she made a comeback with a fine recording called Fashionably Late, and now five years later, still suffering from occasional periods of dysphonia, which has limited her abilies live, she is out with Versatile Heart, another instant classic recording in which she resumes her role as one of the classic voices, of English folk, with the usual diverse collection of traditional songs, original music - comprising the majority - and a cover tune or two."
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