How Should I Your True Love Know
Marianne Faithfull · Decca Years 1965-1967 [2007]
From the other one ?
By his cockle hat and staff
And his sandal shoon.
He is dead and gone, Lady,
He is dead and gone.
At his heels the grass-green turf
At his head a stone.
How should I your true love know
From the other one ?
By his cockle hat and staff
And his sandal shoon.
How Should I Your True Love Know
Marianne Faithfull's 'How Should I Your True Love Know' stands as a poignant example of her early 1960s work, capturing the raw vulnerability and emotional complexity characteristic of her debut period. Recorded during the Decca Years 1965-1967, the track exemplifies the intimate acoustic style that defined her initial recordings, blending folk sensibilities with a distinct pop sensibility. The song reflects the era's focus on personal narrative and lyrical honesty, showcasing Faithfull's ability to convey deep feeling through her voice and instrumentation. It remains a significant piece in her discography, illustrating the artistic maturity she achieved before her later, more experimental phases.