Marianne Faithfull, now 73, reflects on her brush with death from Covid-19, where doctors had little hope for her survival. Miraculously recovering, she completed her 21st studio album, She Walks In Beauty, despite significant fatigue. Her history of resilience and artistic influence is also highlighted, tracing back to her collaborations with emerging indie artists in the 2000s. Faithfull's determination shines through as she expresses confidence in her ability to perform again, showcasing her enduring spirit and impactful legacy.
"Earlier this year the world came very close to losing Marianne. She was caught in the paralysing grip of Covid-19, rushed to intensive care..."
"Despite the incredible fatigue from her near-death experience, it is remarkable... that she managed to finish her 21st studio album, She Walks In Beauty."
"Marianne has spent a lifetime defying the odds... She thinks she'll be able to do short performances of the poems as soon as she recovers."
"The album - although not her finest - brims with 00s experimentation and confidence, and features a generation of artists paying their dues to the influence Marianne had on their work."
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