Bridget St John is a distinctive British singer-songwriter known for her deeply reflective lyrics and rich, velvety voice which has enchanted listeners since the late 1960s. Born Bridget Anne Hobbs in Surrey, England, in 1946, she emerged on the music scene as part of the burgeoning British folk movement. After being discovered by John Peel, a prominent BBC radio DJ and founder of Dandelion Records, St John released her first album, "Ask Me No Questions," in 1969 to critical acclaim, establishing her as a unique talent in the folk genre.

Throughout the early 1970s, Bridget St John's music continued to evolve, as evidenced by her subsequent albums "Songs for the Gentle Man," "Thank You For...," and "Jumblequeen." Her introspective songwriting and haunting melodies gained her a dedicated following. She moved to New York in the mid-70s and continued to perform and record, although her output reduced as she focused on other interests and personal life. Despite her quieter profile, St John's influence was lasting, and her legacy was celebrated in the retrospective compilation "From There / To Here: UK / US Recordings 1974-1982," which chronicled her unique contributions to the folk genre on both sides of the Atlantic. St John's rare live performances, such as those captured in "Under Tokyo Skies (Live)" and with Japanese musician Taku Hayashi in "Jolie Madame (Live In Japan 2010)," reveal an artist whose entrancing presence and musical integrity remain undiminished by time.

Genres

British Folk

Psychedelic Folk

Latest Release

Rabbit Hills

Steve Gunn•

Bridget St John

Single - Released November 24, 2023