The outlandish knight 12. Lord Bateman 7. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 28, 2017: Thanks, Robert! Traditional folk songs generally come from a culture that no longer exists, but they are still interesting. The "moor" in the name is Dartmoor. FlourishAnyway from USA on December 29, 2016: This was fun and different, as I was unfamiliar with any of the songs. Linda Crampton has loved music since childhood. 27 and 208; volume iii, p. 191). I haven't heard much of their music. A simple musical score for What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor? The story of our love has no end. Some people spell Widdecombe with a double d, but a single d is generally considered to be the standard spelling today. The world’s biggest free digital archive of English traditional folk music and dance tunes “The Full English is possibly the most exciting and significant thing to happen to British folk music in at least a generation… To give everyone the keys to the archive of our common heritage will be an invaluable inspiration to generations of musicians and writers. Perhaps the folk songs that are being created today will serve the same purpose for people in the future. Many of there songs were taken from old and the topic matter was of these times. I was going to write English folk songs, but haven't got round to starting it yet apart from the title! Child Ballads and Sea Shanties. All Around My Hat. The song sung today is thought to be based on a medieval riddle song dating from fifteenth century England. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. They allow us to glimpse a time that has passed but that may still influence us. Bean Setting-A song selected as part of the BBC Radio 2 Cecil Sharp Project. I gave my love a cherry that has no stone, I gave my love a chicken that has no bone, I told my love a story that has no end (I gave my love a ring that has no end). Fairs in the time of the song were places to sell livestock and wares. I think they're great songs. The first verse presents four seemingly impossible situations or riddles. tpsdave, via pixabay.com, CC0 public domain license. I'm glad you didn't mention any of those. Sharp (1859–1924) was one of the most renowned musicologists in the area of true folksong, and these 100 folksongs were all collected by him from actual singers all across Britain. Traditional music can be very interesting. This first album has 23 tracks including 15 world premières. Put him in the scuppers with a hosepipe on him. Little Sir Hugh 9. The quote under the video shows how the song has progressed by the time the fourth verse is reached. BBC Radio 2 Cecil Sharp Project-Resource pack of selected songs. The story behind Widecombe Fair is particularly interesting. Perhaps because the opportunity to play a music instrument, to sing in a choir, and to listen to music, are available in abundance? Blow Boys Blow. The Navy choir still sings that during the army-navy football game, I believe. Just plain good. Steeleye Span, Fairport Convention. Seth Bernard Lakeman (born 26 March 1977) is an English folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, who is most often associated with the… John Renbourn 61,362 listeners I haven't heard of the violent versions of the song before. 'Alouette' (1879) "Alouette" is a French-Canadian folk song about plucking the feathers from a lark … Though she officially retired in 2008, she has come out of retirement. Geordie. Thanks for reading the article and listening to the songs. The meaning of some of them seems obvious, but others are more obscure. Herby, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Each verse contains the same list of people, giving the tale a humorous aspect for many people who hear it. The song gives suggestions for punishing a drunken soldier, generally without causing him lasting harm. Thank you very much for the comment, Nell. The song was carried to the Appalachians in the eighteenth century by English or Scots-Irish settlers. Arrangement by Richard Runciman Terry (1865-1938), via Wikimedia Commons, public domain license. We still play them and so thankful for our musical heritage. The Dubliners was a popular group of Irish musicians that was founded in 1962 and officially retired in 2012. Its … I enjoy them very much. HI Alicia, lol! There were a lot of progressive folk bands in the sixties and seventies. Many folk songs have stuck in my memory since childhood, too. The sailor song may have been partially derived from the Irish one. (Incidentally I like many of the other posts in this Comments section, and it's easy for me to agree with them). The remaining references in the song are controversial. It's best seen in the Arctic but is sometimes visible at lower latitudes. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on December 30, 2016: That was a fun and interesting read. if that was the original tune then I can see where Donny got his song, twelfth of never! The entertaining performers in the video above are (from left to right) Cerian Cantwr and John Inchingham. (I take it those versions were made up for humour). I'm glad the music brought back happy memories. The history of the song is very uncertain, but a version without the "Green Grow the Rushes, O" refrain was being sung in the early 1800s. Forms of folk music Ballads. Great stuff. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on December 30, 2016: Thank you for the comment and for sharing the interesting information about the Navy choir, Mel. A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative story and set to music. I love 'Drunken Sailor' - such a catchy tune - and hearing it again (for the first time in years) makes me want to find a CD of sea shanties to buy. Wouldn't it be good to also know the stories behind the people referred to in the song, if indeed they were real-life people? Choose a station and hear the best new and classic folk on the Internet. A carol is a festive song. Folk Songs Volume 1. Larry Rankin from Oklahoma on December 30, 2016: Thank you very much, Bill. Listen to folk music radio for free online with unlimited skips. The identity of these boys is one of the controversies in the song. The nice thing about English folk songs is that there are so many that we can discuss. Calypso, skiffle, novelty songs and other folk music styles are included. Two suggestions that have been proposed are described below. Audrey Hunt from Idyllwild Ca. That first song, the cherry? English Folk lyrics with translations: Greensleeves, Early One Morning, Widecombe Fair (Tom Pearce), Shady Grove, To arms in Dixie, It's a Long Way to Tipperary 215. Put him in bed with the captain's daughter. The third gives the answers. Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Woody Guthrie, Stan Rogers, The Wailin' Jennys, Ruth Moody, and more. Lady Maisry 11. Drunken sailor is one I can relate to, though the cat o nine tails had been phased out by the time I did my service, thank goodness. I enjoy most of the folk music from around the Isles. Beginners’ Guide to English Folk Dance-Beginners’ Guide. The Acoustic Music Archive. I’m glad the article was helpful. Listen today! Enjoy the season with harmonious and comforting songs. I've included the probable history of each of the songs described below where possible. I enjoy listening to them and singing them. The song about Tom Pearce's mare likely originated in the early to mid 1800s. I appreciate the share and the pin a great deal as well. In a similar vein, Nell Rose's comment about 'Twelfth of Never' also made me appreciate the similarities of that song to 'I Gave My Love a Cherry' (though I should say 'The Twelfth of Never' does date to well before Donny Osmond's version - I think to the 1950s). I'll explore them on YouTube. I knew three of these songs, but had never really taken a deeper look at them. Great read this morning, Linda. you beat me to it! It is a Child Ballad and is also know as "The Baffled Knight." The earliest known mentions of the song appear in the first half of the 1800s. Without further evidence, we can't reach a final decision about what the symbols mean. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 07, 2017: Thank you for the comment, Dianna. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 20, 2017: Thanks for sharing this information, Colin. The definition of "folk song" is somewhat nebulous. I want to explore mountain music further. Bingo (folk song) The Bishoprick Garland; The Bitter Withy; Blackbird (Beatles song) Blackleg Miner; Blacksmith (song) Blaydon Races; Blow the Man Down; Blow the Wind Southerly; Blyth and Tyneside Poems & Songs; Bob Cranky's Adieu; Bobby Shafto; Bobby Shafto's Gone to Sea; Bonnie Annie; Border ballad; The Bramble Briar; Brigg Fair; A Brisk Young Sailor Courted Me; Broom Buzzems The surviving members of the group formed "The Dublin Legends", which still exists today. As is the case for English folk songs, there is some uncertainty about the history of the Irish one. https://spinditty.com › genres › Traditional-English-Folk-Songs-Music-and-Facts I appreciate your comment a great deal. Folk music is an interesting genre. I found the read enjoyable as well as informative! English courses for children aged 6–17; Helping your child; Video tips; Top tips; Resources; Apps; Section menu. There are twelve verses in total. Verse two adds a reference to lily-white boys clothed in green. Peter suggested that a shelter of branches be created for each man, which would have produced green "clothing". I've always known it as "I Gave My Love a Cherry", but it's sometimes called "The Riddle Song". Folk and Traditional Music and Popular Songs, with Lyrics, Midi, Tune Information and History behind the folksongs and ballads. The riddle song explains how a cherry can have no stone. Jackie Lynnley from the beautiful south on August 31, 2017: Thanks for taking me back to mountain music. Old songs that have survived allow us to look at the interests and values of people in history. Mel Carriere from San Diego California on December 30, 2016: A lot of fun and great history too. The first verse of the song is shown below. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on December 20, 2017: Hi, marygold. I listened to the songs and they were very catchy, I wanted to tap my foot to the faster ones. The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies 6. That was a compelling read. The song is fun to sing even though we don't know the intent of some of the phrases that we're singing. "What Shall We Do With the (a) Drunken Sailor" is a sea shanty. I'll have to listen to it. In many cases, recordings by the original songwriters were overshadowed by hit cover versions. I love exploring the backgrounds of folk songs. She plays the piano and recorder, sings, and listens to classical, folk, and early music. The Riddle Song: Roast Beef of Old England: Royal Oak (Also known as All Things Bright And Beautiful) Rule Britannia: Sailor's Hornpipe: Scarborough Fair: The Vicar of Bray: Wait For The Wagon: The Water Is Wide: Where The Bee Sucks: Widdicombe Fair: The Willow Tree Medleys : The Peacock Follow The Hen / Drops of Brandy (Slip Jigs) 28 September 2020. Barley Mow-An English chorus song. Geordie 10. Folk songs of the past were generally transmitted orally. This AB(trio)A movement includes 4 English Folk Songs. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 10, 2017: Thank you very much for such a lovely comment, Audrey! Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings, The Cat Sat Asleep by the Side of the Fire, Catcheside-Warrington's Tyneside Stories & Recitations, Cresswell's Local and other Songs and Recitations 1883, Dunbar's local songs and recitations 1874, If wishes were horses, beggars would ride, List of Geordie characters, events and places, Over the Hills and Far Away (traditional song), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:English_folk_songs&oldid=986073842, Template Category TOC via CatAutoTOC on category with 301–600 pages, CatAutoTOC generates standard Category TOC, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 October 2020, at 16:59. For other versions with tunes, see Traditional Tunes (p. 24); Folk Songs from the Eastern Counties (p. 47); English Traditional Songs and Carols (p. 32); and Journal of the Folk-Song Society (volume i, p. 164; volume ii, pp. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on December 29, 2016: Thanks for the comment, Martie. My Dad often used to play his Seven Drunken Nights. I totally enjoyed this! Today they are appreciated as songs in their own right. Based on your description, I'm glad I've never discovered them! Interesting too to hear 'Óró Sé do Bheatha Bhaile' - the similarities between this and 'Drunken Sailor' had not occurred to me before. Two versions of the third riddle have survived, for example, as shown below. The best new Indie Songs of the week! I appreciate your visit. ), Twelve for the Twelve Apostles: the Apostles of Jesus, Eleven for the eleven who went to heaven: the Apostles minus Judas Iscariot, Ten for the Ten Commandments: the commandments given to Moses by God, Four for the Gospel makers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, One is one and all alone and evermore shall be so: probably a reference to God. They may have been corrupted over time. Ballads: 1. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 02, 2017: Thank you very much, ChitrangadaSharan. Martie Coetser from South Africa on December 29, 2016: Singing folksongs seems to be a habit of the past. It would probably be a very interesting investigation if the men really existed! Common ideas include: Most members of The Irish Rovers have Irish ancestry, but the group was established in Canada. I hope you have a very happy new year. Enjoy Tom’s NapsterLive Session from 2017. Different variations of the song exist. Moses and Elijah then appeared beside him. The tune is so memorable. This is why different variations of the lyrics exist today. I hope 2017 is a great year for you. His work is a valuable contribution to our present knowledge. I always enjoy folk songs , whether from any region, language or country. It's generally agreed that it's one enjoyed and sung by the common people, or the folk, that live in a particular area. 57 of the 80 songs have not previously been recorded in these arrangements, so there is a good deal of unknown – but very beautiful – music to be found here. She is transformed into a ghost that haunts the moor. Thanks for this Linda - songs which survive for centuries do so for a reason - memorable tunes, enjoyable lyrics, easy to sing and play. Thanks for reminding us of our precious folk songs, Alicia :). Tom Pearce, Tom Pearce, lend me your grey mare. In winter, the constellation is high in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere and is sometimes covered by the green light of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. I'm looking forward to exploring more songs from the groups that you mention. Like you, I love exploring and listening to traditional folk songs. This list ranks hit folk singles from 1950 to 1969, illustrating a difference between songs of social and/or political significance and many of the popular hits of the era. I just don't hear today's children sing any of the folk songs my pears and I, and previous generations, used to sing. The Goldilocks song. I'm sorry I didn't notice it earlier. I have heard of the first song, I gave my love a cherry. Blackwaterside. Folk songs discuss matters of concern for everyday people—in other words, for most of us. Put him in the longboat until he's sober. This was a multi-tailed whip used in corporal punishment. The refrain in the Irish song sounds very much like the one in the Drunken Sailor, as shown in the video below. 9. We had a project we needed to do by today and had to put in folk songs. The 100 Essential Folk Songs Song - Written OR Performed by: This Land is Your Land - Woody Guthrie Blowin’ in the Wind - Bob Dylan City of New Orleans - Steve Goodman If I Had a Hammer - Pete Seeger Where Have All The Flowers Gone - The Kingston Trio Early Morning Rain - Gordon Lightfoot Singers often modified a song after they discovered it, either deliberately or accidentally. They often have an interesting history. Happy New Year to you. Henry Martin 2. The traditional songs that I've chosen for this article are four of my personal favourites. She is still performing in her eighties. Tel: 020 7485 2206 | Email: [email protected] | Registered charity number 305999 Cookies: The English Folk Dance and Song Society’s websites use cookies: please read our cookie policy for more information. Thanks for sharing the information, though. Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy. In modern times, carols are associated primarily with Christmas, but in reality there... Children's songs. Since it told a story about a real fair, a real moor, and possibly real people, it's easy to imagine that it held the interest of the people in the area. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Learn to play folk songs on your guitar through chords, lyrics and recordings U.S. Department of Defense, via Wikimedia Commons, public domain license. I'll also pin to my music page. (When a ring is rolling it has no end.). The known biblical references are given below. This set of particular folk tunes are all originated in Somerset, England. This was a sweet post. The song tells the story of a man who borrows a grey mare to get to and from the fair. Today, the word "Early" in the Drunken Sailor phrase "Early in the morning" is generally pronounced er-lie, as in the performance above. English Folk Songs - Chords, Lyrics and Origins. Thanks for introducing these traditional English folk songs along with the historical aspect. THE PENGUIN BOOK OF ENGLISH FOLK SONGS - from the Journal of the Folk Song Society and the Journal of the English Folk Dance and Song Society Ralph; A. L. Lloyd Vaughan Williams 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on May 15, 2020: I was familiar with the first two songs and am enjoying listening to the a capella singers right now in that last song. Blaydon Races. lol. RnB Rotation. Bruton Town 3. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 09, 2019: You’re welcome, Hannah. The second asks for the answers to the riddles. They are usually clever in some respect and that's probably why they've stuck in my own memory for so long. Barbara Allen. 10 of the most disturbing folk songs in history - BBC Music Thanks for assembling this group of English folk songs and writing some facts about them. Thanks Alicia! The two brightest stars in the Gemini constellation are Castor and Pollux. The age of the Drunken Sailor shanty is uncertain. Fascinating how each song has an interesting background, thank you for sharing. Shop our newest and most popular English Folk Song sheet music such as "Country Gardens", "The Water Is Wide" and "The Water Is Wide (with Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie)", or click the button above to browse all English Folk Song sheet music. Of course, the Dubliners are among my favourites. There are multiple possibilities for the meaning of some of the other references in the song as well, including the identity of the rivals that are added in the third verse. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on September 06, 2017: Thank you very much for the comment, Jackie. Frinck51, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. The collector of the songs in the book was Sabine Baring-Gould, a clergyman who was interested in English folk music. Shanties were originally sung by sailors as they worked at sea. Scribbling Geek from Singapore on January 01, 2017: I remember reading some REALLY violent versions of Drunken Sailor in the 90s. He is accompanied on his journey by some friends. I loved that first one best, I think. The full name of the village where the fair operates is Widecombe-in-the-Moor. The knight and the shepherd's daughter 4. Zeus transformed the bothers into the Gemini constellation. Thanks, Flourish. I grew up playing the music we called mountain music. "Green Grow the Rushes, O (Oh, Ho)" is an interesting song that contains biblical, astronomical, and possibly pagan references. The traditional Irish song "Óró Sé do Bheatha Bhaile" (Irish Gaelic language) is believed to have been created in the eighteenth century before the creation of the Drunken Sailor sea shanty. Irish, British and American Folk Music including Francis J. English folk music collector Cecil J. I still recall some of the folk songs I was taught as a child. I enjoy listening to folk songs from different countries, too. Songs. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 01, 2017: Hi, CYong74. The tunes often have a lively beat and in earlier times were helpful for the completion of brisk tasks on board ships. As with any piece of music that originated long ago, however, the facts about a song's history, place of origin, or meaning are often uncertain or conflicting. The video below shows how this process works. "Widecombe Fair" was published around 1890 in a book entitled Songs and Ballads of the West. The rest of the title means "You Are Welcome Home". It's a shame that the folk song was changed. According to the gospels, Jesus climbed to the top of a mountain accompanied by Peter, James, and John. The coasts of High Barbary 13. I think the first song is beautiful and other three are fun. ("Captain's daughter" was a nickname for the cat o' nine tails. I was wishing I could learn more about the people referred to in Widecombe Fair as I was creating the article. You've presented an outstanding source of information and videos. The song is not only popular as a ghost story. For a comprehensive list of 25,000 traditional English language songs, see List of folk songs by Roud number. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 311 total. Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on January 02, 2017: Interesting and refreshing hub ! This may not have been the original custom. Folk » Traditional Folk » British Folk British Folk often shares the same communal spirit of traditional American folk -- in other words, it tends to be more universal than personal -- but it also has strong elements of traditional Celtic and British jigs and reels. Interestingly, according to research carried out by the Widecombe and District Local History Group, the people named in the song may really have existed. 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