This is Love You Can't Promise to Love Forever
Jun 5, 2024
Folk singer Peggy Seeger, known for her poignant love songs, shares her remarkable journey of love across continents with her partner Irene Pyper-Scott. She reflects on her deep bond with Ewan MacColl, whose famous song was inspired by her, and explores the emotional resonance of her work. Peggy discusses songwriting as a blend of personal experiences and political themes, revealing how love shapes creativity. She navigates the complexities of relationships, advocacy for bodily autonomy, and the legacy of love in music.
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Meeting Ewan
- Peggy Seeger met Ewan MacColl in 1956 after arriving in England to join a folk group.
- He quickly confessed his love, but he was older, married, and had a child.
Leaving and Returning
- Peggy Seeger, feeling hopeless in her affair with Ewan, left for America.
- However, he sent her letters, recordings, and calls, even writing a song for her radio show.
Marriage of Convenience
- Peggy Seeger, after reconnecting with Ewan, got pregnant and couldn't legally return to England.
- To be with Ewan, she married his friend, Alex Campbell, as a formality.
