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 ...
19 Apr 202417min
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...
5 Apr 202411min
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 dif...
22 Mar 202412min
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, sin...
1 Mar 202411min
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 differen...
9 Feb 202415min
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 son...
26 Jan 202422min
4 The Death of Queen Jane
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 ...
12 Jan 202413min
3 Sweet Williams Ghost
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 p...
31 Des 202311min
