Various Artists - Sound Of Poetry: Sir John Betjeman & Mike Read (2026)

Mike Read's long-standing passion for the poetry of Sir John Betjeman culminated in a significant musical project, driven by melodies inspired by the poet's works. The initiative received support from the Betjeman family and attracted the collaboration of legendary producer Sir George Martin. The final 29-track collection featured production by Rod Edwards and Jon Sweet, incorporating contributions from a diverse group of prominent artists such as Cliff Richard and David Essex.

Tracklist:
1-1 Cliff Richard - November Night [4:00]
1-2 Marc Almond - Narcissus [5:02]
1-3 Don McClean - Farewell [4:12]
1-4 Paul Young - Greenaway [5:55]
1-5 Jon Anderson - Youth & Age [4:23]
1-6 Richard Sharp - Pershore Station [4:33]
1-7 Colin Blunstone - Peggy [4:18]
1-8 Gene Pitney - Myfanwy At Oxford [4:41]
1-9 Leo Sayer - Indoor Games [5:33]
1-10 Donovan - Moira McCavendish [4:57]
1-11 Mike Read - Distant View [3:54]
1-12 Colin Blunstone - In Memory [4:12]
1-13 The Rodolphus Choir - Sunday Morning [6:33]
2-14 Justin Hayward - Tregardock [4:14]
2-15 Steve Harley - Harrow On The Hill [2:40]
2-16 Donovan - Newest Bath Guide [4:09]
2-17 Elliot Frisby - Archibald [4:48]
2-18 Annie Haslam - Hunter Trials [4:12]
2-19 Mike Read - Subaltern's Love Song (Joan Hunter Dunn) [3:56]
2-20 Eton College Chapel Choir - May Day Song For North Oxford [3:57]
2-21 Captain Sensible - Parliament Hill Fields [3:01]
2-22 Ian Macnabb - Slough [3:01]
2-23 students Of Architecture - NW5 & N6 (Highgate At Eventide) [4:14]
2-24 Alvin Stardust - Executive [4:09]
2-25 Mike Read - The Fete Champetre [5:09]
2-26 Cantabile - Upper Lambourn [2:39]
2-27 Simon Bowman - Late Flowering Lust [4:13]
2-28 David Grant;The London Community Gospel Choir - Conversion [8:15]
2-29 Alvin Stardust - Christmas [4:18]