Nick Caffrey a singer's view on traditional songs Nick Caffrey
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A brief look at the history and tunes linked to popular traditional songs and ballads
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10 The Broom of the Cowdenknowes
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
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
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
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. -
5 The Silkie of Sule Skerry
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
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