Originally released in 1971 on John Peel’s Dandelion Records, Songs for the Gentle Man is the sublime second album by British folk singer-songwriter Bridget St John. Known for her rich, haunting voice and introspective songwriting, Bridget delivers a more lush and orchestrated sound here, thanks to the elegant arrangements by Ron Geesin (of Pink Floyd’s Atom Heart Mother fame).

This Trading Places reissue brings new life to a cult classic of baroque folk — full of gentle melancholy, poetic lyricism, and timeless beauty. For fans of Vashti Bunyan, Nick Drake, or Sandy Denny, this album remains a quiet masterpiece.