13 Geordie - Scottish version

Nick Caffrey a singer's view on traditional songs

Nick Caffrey a singer's view on traditional songs

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A tale of imprisonment, a plucky wife and a ransom paid for freedom
This song is also known as The Lady of Gight or Gight's Lady.
I sing tunes related to the ballad and look at its background and varying scenarios

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16 British Man Of War 12:42

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Today I will look at the Victorian song British Man of War and its sequel Susan’s Adventures in a British Man of War . A sailor is walking with his true love Susan. When she asks him not to venture into danger; the sailor tells her he must go and fight the Chinese for the honour of the country. He tears his handkerchief into two and presents her with one of the halves as link to his love. As he is rowed off towards his ship she waves her handkerchief.…

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15 The Three Ravens & The Twa Corbies 10:21

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Today I will look at the song known as Three Ravens and the reworked version known as TheTwa Corbies. The ballad tells of a discussion between three ravens that see a dead knight whose body is protected from predators by his hounds and hawks

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14 Green Mossy Banks of the Lea 12:29

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An American from Philadelphia is wandering around Europe; he wanders into England. He meets a young woman and falls in love with her, asks her father’s permission to marry her and settles down on the Green Mossy Banks of the Lea

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12 The Lass of Roch Royal 17:10

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Today I will look at the ballad known as The Lass of Roch Royal it is also known as Lord Gregory and The Maid of Aughrim. I will look at the songs and publishing history, sing samples of the songs and end on a complete performance of one of the songs

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12 Sweet William/Father Father Build Me A Boat/A sailors Life 12:37

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In today’s podcast I will look at the song Sweet William also known under several other titles including Father, Build Me A Boat, A Sailor’s Life, and Early, Early in the Spring . I will look at the known background to the song, its printing history and development. I will sing samples of the tune linked to the song and end with a full performance.…

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11 The Moon Shines Bright 13:09

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Today’s podcast looks at the seasonal carol The Moon Shines Bright also known as The Bellman’s Song . I will look at the background to the carol, its publishing history, and sing samples of the carol and end on a complete performance of a version of the carol

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10 The Broom of the Cowdenknowes 17:27

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In today’s podcast I will look at the two separate songs that we know as The Broom of the Cowdenknowes . I will look at the songs and publishing history, show the difference between the songs and sing samples of the songs and end on a complete performance of one of the songs

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9 The Death of Admiral Benbow 11:45

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In today’s podcast I will look at the background to the death of Admiral John Benbow in 1702 and why he was celebrated in songs that are still sung today. I will sing samples of the songs and end on a full performance.

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8 Katherine Jaffrey / The Green Wedding /Lochinvar 12:44

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12:44

Today’s podcast looks at the Scottish ballad Katherine Jaffrey , its English equivalent known as The Green Wedding and the reworked poem Lochinvar . I will look at their publishing history, show the difference and sing samples of the songs and end on a complete performance of one of the songs

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7 High Germany / The Kings Command / Wars of Germany 11:36

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Today’s podcast looks at the ballad High Germany along with two other songs that have similar themes - The True Lovers and The Wars of Germany . I will look at its background and printing history, sing samples of the different tunes and versions I will end on a full performance.

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5 The Silkie of Sule Skerry 15:05

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Today’s podcast looks at the ballad The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry often referred to as The Silkie or The Norway Maid. I will look at its background and printing history. Sing samples of the different tunes and versions, and end on a full performance

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5 The Foggy Dew 22:37

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Today’s podcast looks at the song The Foggy Dew, a tale of seduction and lasting love. I will look at what we know about its origin, its variations and printing history. I will sing samples of the song tunes and end on a full performance

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4 The Death of Queen Jane 13:00

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Today’s podcast looks at the ballad Death of Queen Jane . I will look at its background and printing history Sing samples of the different tunes and versions and end on a full performance. The ballad tells of the death of Jane Seymour, the third wife of Henry VIII of England and I explore the probable truth and the political spin of that time.…

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3 Sweet Williams Ghost 11:44

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Today’s podcast looks at the ballad Sweet William’s Ghost. I will look at its background and printing history. Sing samples of the different tunes and versions, and end on a full performance All the podcasts can be found on the website: caffreymcgurkmadge.com

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20 A Ship in Distress 16:45

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