The Folklords were a Toronto, Ontario band who released the rare folk psych LP "Release the Sunshine" on Allied Records No. 11 in 1968. The band members were Tom Martin on bass and vocals; Paul Seip on guitar and vocals; Martha Johnson on autoharp and vocals; and Craig Boswell on drums. The album was produced by Jack Boswell and Bill Bessey. Two Brothers Music. Photography was by Jack Umpleby. The Folklords album is one of the most sought after albums of this genre and currently commands a $400 price tag for a NM copy. 

The Folklords also released 2 45's: "Forty Second River b/w Unspoken Love" on the Kitchener, Ontario record label Cob Records M.S. 105 in 1968; and "Jennifer Lee b/w Pardon Me Judas" on Allied 6358 in 1969.

Release the Sunshine was re-issued on CD on Pacemaker PACE 047 in 2005 and on LP on Void Records VOID 14.

Martha Johnson went on to found Martha & the Muffins and recorded a children's album "Songs From the Treehouse" in 1997.

01-Folklords-Jennifer Lee.mp3 (3.18 mb)

02-Folklords-Don't Hide Your Love From Me.mp3 (2.75 mb)

06-Folklords-Forty Second River.mp3 (4.02 mb)

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