Each verse contains the same list of people, giving the tale a humorous aspect for many people who hear it. The Aurora Borealis often looks like a green curtain or drape that covers stars. Interesting too to hear 'Óró Sé do Bheatha Bhaile' - the similarities between this and 'Drunken Sailor' had not occurred to me before. If you want to sing them to your own child but can’t remember all the words, we can help. "Green Grow the Rushes, O (Oh, Ho)" is an interesting song that contains biblical, astronomical, and possibly pagan references. The song is cumulative, getting longer and longer with each verse. "Widecombe Fair" is a popular narrative tale from Devon. The Navy choir still sings that during the army-navy football game, I believe. The story behind Widecombe Fair is particularly interesting. 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. They may have been corrupted over time. The first verse of the song is shown below. They are often very enjoyable to hear and can transmit facts and ideas to listeners. The folk music of England is a tradition-based music, which has existed since the later medieval period. It's a shame that the folk song was changed. I found the read enjoyable as well as informative! That was a compelling read. Thanks for introducing these traditional English folk songs along with the historical aspect. Nithya Venkat from Dubai on January 08, 2017: Interesting and informative article about traditional folk songs. 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. Traditional lullabies have been sung to babies for decades and sometimes centuries. I haven't heard much of their music. According to various sources, the word "Óró" in the title of the Irish song is a cheer. Jackie Lynnley from the beautiful south on August 31, 2017: Thanks for taking me back to mountain music. Frinck51, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. English Folk lyrics with translations: Greensleeves, Early One Morning, Shady Grove, Widecombe Fair (Tom Pearce), It's a Long Way to Tipperary, To arms in Dixie Deutsch English Español Français Hungarian Italiano Nederlands Polski Português (Brasil) Română … These folk songs are available from a variety of albums. I sing and play each one featured here in your article. I hope you have a great 2017. 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. They are usually clever in some respect and that's probably why they've stuck in my own memory for so long. The song was carried to the Appalachians in the eighteenth century by English or Scots-Irish settlers. Here are but a few of the folk songs that children (and teachers and parents) love. I appreciate the share and the pin a great deal as well. Many folk songs have stuck in my memory since childhood, too. The group was started in 1968 by men who had recently graduated from King's College, Cambridge. Blow Away the Morning Dew. Great read this morning, Linda. Folk and Traditional Music and Popular Songs, with Lyrics, Midi, Tune Information and History behind the folksongs and ballads. (When a ring is rolling it has no end.). The tune is so memorable. The age of the Drunken Sailor shanty is uncertain. 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. You've presented an outstanding source of information and videos. U.S. Department of Defense, via Wikimedia Commons, public domain license. 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. Versions quite fit for a B grade slasher movie. Much enjoyed! I think they're great songs. Today it's described as both a traditional English song and a traditional American one, depending on the writer's point of view. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 15, 2020: Hi, Peggy. All Songs; Traditional Songs. Learn to play folk songs on your guitar through chords, lyrics and recordings . The Roud Folk Song Index is a database of around 250,000 references to nearly 25,000 songs collected from oral tradition in the English language from all over the world. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 07, 2017: Thank you for the comment, Dianna. 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? Not quite so keen on 'Green Grow the Rushes' but again, the story behind it is intriguing, and I love the video - nobody can have that kind of fun performing a modern pop song can they! The song is fun to sing even though we don't know the intent of some of the phrases that we're singing. Child Ballads and Sea Shanties. This may not have been the original custom. The collector of the songs in the book was Sabine Baring-Gould, a clergyman who was interested in English folk music. Thank you so much! I loved that first one best, I think. The sailor song may have been partially derived from the Irish one. I was going to write English folk songs, but haven't got round to starting it yet apart from the title! Thanks for this Linda - songs which survive for centuries do so for a reason - memorable tunes, enjoyable lyrics, easy to sing and play. Verse two adds a reference to lily-white boys clothed in green. The meaning of some of them seems obvious, but others are more obscure. Carmen initially composed the song’s interlude, then tookthe bridge from Rachmaninoff. - stream 49 english folk playlists including folk, Fairport Convention, and Shirley Collins music from your desktop or mobile device. Although it seems to be accepted that the references in "Green Grows the Rushes, O" are symbolic, there is often disagreement about what they mean. Of course, the Dubliners are among my favourites. Choose a station and hear the best new and classic folk on the Internet. Some people spell Widdecombe with a double d, but a single d is generally considered to be the standard spelling today. The song is not only popular as a ghost story. "Scarborough Fair" (Child 2, Roud 12) is a traditional English ballad. Child Waters. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 09, 2019: You’re welcome, Hannah. https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/8beeaac5-064c-4406-9e85-d42cebf9a53b Thanks Alicia! Traditional songs from different cultures are very interesting. 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. Like you, I love exploring and listening to traditional folk songs. Put him in the scuppers with a hosepipe on him. The quote above the video shows the first verse of the song. Fascinating how each song has an interesting background, thank you for sharing. Perhaps because the opportunity to play a music instrument, to sing in a choir, and to listen to music, are available in abundance? The Widecombe Fair still exists, although today it offers entertainment as well as agricultural events. She plays the piano and recorder, sings, and listens to classical, folk, and early music. Blow The Man Down. Folk songs are an important part of our culture. The song sung today is thought to be based on a medieval riddle song dating from fifteenth century England. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on September 06, 2017: Thank you very much for the comment, Jackie. Roud's Index is a combination of the Broadside Index (printed sources before 1900) and a "field-recording index" compiled by Roud. Hi, Colin. Four Traditional English Folk Songs: Music and Facts Traditional Folk Songs. I enjoy them very much. The nice thing about English folk songs is that there are so many that we can discuss. Alun. According to the song, the answers to the riddles are as follows: Nana Mouskouri is a popular singer from Greece. We had a project we needed to do by today and had to put in folk songs. Thanks for sharing them. Larry Rankin from Oklahoma on December 30, 2016: Thank you very much, Bill. I'm sorry I didn't notice it earlier. 399 Traditional Mainly old-time Songs, lyrics and chordswith PDF Old-Time Songs With Chords, 249 old-time song lyrics with chords for guitar, banjo etc with PDF Traditional American Old-time(Oldtimey) tunes and songs, 300+ tunes & lyrics, chords, sheet music & midis TOP 1000 top folk and old-time songs,lyrics, chords for guitar, banjo, ukulele etc. It would probably be a very interesting investigation if the men really existed! Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on January 02, 2017: Interesting and refreshing hub ! A Ram Sam Sam– Traditional Folk Song Lyrics A Sailor Went to Sea– Sheet Music/Piano Solo I want to explore mountain music further. Today, the word "Early" in the Drunken Sailor phrase "Early in the morning" is generally pronounced er-lie, as in the performance above. Irish, British and American Folk Music including Francis J. Thank you very much for the comment, Nell. 18. 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). HI Alicia, lol! This is why different variations of the lyrics exist today. ), 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. on January 10, 2017: How I love folk songs! Folk Alley went online in September 2003, offering live-streaming music twenty four hours a day. colin powell from march on October 20, 2017: Linda, There are lots of images on Youtube for Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention. Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind Dew: Blow Away The Morning Dew: Blow The Man Down: Blow The Wind Southerly: Bonnie Tyneside: The British Grenadiers According to the gospels, Jesus climbed to the top of a mountain accompanied by Peter, James, and John. Like most folk songs, though, the suggestions vary in different versions of the song. The names represents twin brothers in Greek and Roman mythology. I just don't hear today's children sing any of the folk songs my pears and I, and previous generations, used to sing. Both are members of the modern bardic community. 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. It's generally agreed that it's one enjoyed and sung by the common people, or the folk, that live in a particular area. Thanks for reminding us of our precious folk songs, Alicia :). Folk music is traditionally preserved and passed on orally within communities, but print and subsequently audio recordings have since become the primary means of transmission. I enjoy listening to folk songs, especially traditional ones. The second asks for the answers to the riddles. A Frog Went A-Courtin' (Version 2) A Frog Went A-Courtin' (Version 3) A Frog Went A-Courtin' (Version 1) A Good Child ; A Hunting We Will Go (The lyrics can be seen by following the link in the Reference section below.) 8tracks radio. The entertaining performers in the video above are (from left to right) Cerian Cantwr and John Inchingham. The Dubliners was a popular group of Irish musicians that was founded in 1962 and officially retired in 2012. Audrey Hunt from Idyllwild Ca. Today they are appreciated as songs in their own right. I totally enjoyed this! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 01, 2017: Hi, CYong74. “All ByMyself” is a ballad by American artist Eric Carmen, released in 1975. The first verse presents four seemingly impossible situations or riddles. I enjoy most of the folk music from around the Isles. I'm glad you didn't mention any of those. As is the case for English folk songs, there is some uncertainty about the history of the Irish one. Folk music is an interesting genre. With Bill Brewer, Jan Stewer, Peter Gurney. Here Jesus was transfigured and developed a white and glowing appearance. The surviving members of the group formed "The Dublin Legends", which still exists today. FlourishAnyway from USA on December 29, 2016: This was fun and different, as I was unfamiliar with any of the songs. The traditional songs that I've chosen for this article are four of my personal favourites. Just as special in its own way and with so much special meaning for those who love it. Rocky Mountain Song Book Collection of Early Political Songs c1856: Lyrics: English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians famous collection: by Cecil J. The definition of "folk song" is somewhat nebulous. My Channels AccuRadio's Season of Sharing is back! lol. Without further evidence, we can't reach a final decision about what the symbols mean. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 28, 2017: Thanks, Robert! Blackwaterside. The term is used to refer both to English traditional music and music composed or delivered in a traditional style. 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. 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). The Goldilocks song. Many of there songs were taken from old and the topic matter was of these times. English Folk Dance and Song Society, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, London NW1 7AY, UK. if that was the original tune then I can see where Donny got his song, twelfth of never! Chevy Chase. Traditional Songs Songs. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 20, 2017: Thanks for sharing this information, Colin. Greensleeves Hubs from Essex, UK on January 27, 2017: Very nice Linda. I agree—the first tune is both lovely and memorable. Though she officially retired in 2008, she has come out of retirement. They often have an interesting history. English courses for children aged 6–17; Helping your child; Video tips; Top tips; Resources; Apps; Section menu. Listen to this traditional song about an old lady who swallows a fly. Peter suggested that a shelter of branches be created for each man, which would have produced green "clothing". 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. Folk songs are an important part of our culture. I'll have to listen to it. Put him in bed with the captain's daughter. Thanks, Flourish. The earliest known mentions of the song appear in the first half of the 1800s. Do you have a distant recollection of being rocked in someone’s arms? A chicken has no bone—or isn't eaten—when it's pipping (starting to break through the eggshell as it hatches). The rest of the title means "You Are Welcome Home". Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on December 20, 2017: Hi, marygold. Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on December 30, 2016: Interesting, refreshing and humorous. Barrack Street. My Account. BRITISH MUSIC HALL SONGS. I'm looking forward to exploring more songs from the groups that you mention. Keep the Home Fires Burning: Pack up Your Troubles; White Cliffs of Dover, The . Based on your description, I'm glad I've never discovered them! Barbara Allen. The King's Singers is a group of six men that sing a capella (without accompaniment). Perhaps the folk songs that are being created today will serve the same purpose for people in the future. I was wishing I could learn more about the people referred to in Widecombe Fair as I was creating the article. Thanks for introducing these songs complete with history and meanings. This gentle song is believed to have been a lullaby for most of its history, although it may have been a love song as well. Songs. Old songs that have survived allow us to look at the interests and values of people in history. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more). This was a sweet post. The tunes often have a lively beat and in earlier times were helpful for the completion of brisk tasks on board ships. She is transformed into a ghost that haunts the moor. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 08, 2017: Thanks, Vellur. Unfortunately, the mare dies during the trip. Scribbling Geek from Singapore on January 01, 2017: I remember reading some REALLY violent versions of Drunken Sailor in the 90s. Tom Pearce, Tom Pearce, lend me your grey mare. Put him in the longboat until he's sober. The Bold Soldier. Love your hub! I have heard of the first song, I gave my love a cherry. Folk music includes traditional folk music and the genre that evolved from it during the 20th-century folk revival.Some types of folk music may be called world music.Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted orally, music with unknown composers, or music performed by custom over a long period of time. Blaydon Races. 3.954025. By A Bank As I Lay (1) By A Bank As I Lay (2) The Carman's Whistle. I always enjoy folk songs , whether from any region, language or country. Interestingly, according to research carried out by the Widecombe and District Local History Group, the people named in the song may really have existed. The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood. Herby, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Sharp: Negro Melodies Plantation Pieces, Camp Meeting Songs. A simple musical score for What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor? (I take it those versions were made up for humour). Linda Crampton has loved music since childhood. Great stuff. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 02, 2017: Thank you very much, ChitrangadaSharan. The remaining references in the song are controversial. Sharp: The second book of English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians: by Cecil J. The full name of the village where the fair operates is Widecombe-in-the-Moor. The "moor" in the name is Dartmoor. Hi, Rachel. Common ideas include: Most members of The Irish Rovers have Irish ancestry, but the group was established in Canada. Folk songs discuss matters of concern for everyday people—in other words, for most of us. I’m glad the article was helpful. Traditional Songs and popular songs for children, with lyrics and music to listen to. I have just purchesed the C.D of Full English - A Collection Of Traditional Brittish Folk Songs Matt Williams C.D through Amazon from a shop called Full Will Music for £7.00 and that included a personal letter from Mat Williams who is the lead singer of Full English band. It has been contrasted with commercial and classical styles. The video below shows how this process works. Barbara Allen. I haven't heard of the violent versions of the song before. The song about Tom Pearce's mare likely originated in the early to mid 1800s. Many were the tunes and songs brought to the WNC mountains by our Scottish and Irish ancestors. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 309 total. This was a multi-tailed whip used in corporal punishment. There were a lot of progressive folk bands in the sixties and seventies. The song gives suggestions for punishing a drunken soldier, generally without causing him lasting harm. The Folk Songs from Sussex (1912) were a delight: varied, moving, witty, expressively sung (even though I’d personally prefer less vibrato), subtly accompanied, with the standout track being How Cold the Wind doth Blow, employing two voices, piano and violin. Blow Boys Blow. His work is a valuable contribution to our present knowledge. Martie Coetser from South Africa on December 29, 2016: Singing folksongs seems to be a habit of the past. The song lists a number of impossible tasks given to a former lover who lives in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.The melody is in Dorian mode and is very typical of the middle English period.It was recorded by a number of musicians in the twentieth century, including the version by the 1960s folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel 180+ songs, by William C Blades, 1921 I love exploring the backgrounds of folk songs. I think the songs have a lot to offer people of all ages. Different variations of the song exist. All Around My Hat. Songs El juego del Hokey Cokey Por lo general haces el juego del Hokey Cokey en un círculo con tus amigos, ¡pero estos astronautas están haciendo el Hokey Cokey en la luna! The known biblical references are given below. Each day, vote for your favorite charity to … They allow us to glimpse a time that has passed but that may still influence us. Mel Carriere from San Diego California on December 30, 2016: A lot of fun and great history too. Home; Listen and watch. The identity of these boys is one of the controversies in the song. Happy New Year to you. 215. I knew three of these songs, but had never really taken a deeper look at them. ("Captain's daughter" was a nickname for the cat o' nine tails. I've included the probable history of each of the songs described below where possible. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. We are fortunate to have a rich heritage of folk music to use in our teaching. Steeleye Span, Fairport Convention. "Widecombe Fair" was published around 1890 in a book entitled Songs and Ballads of the West. Just plain good. The song tells the story of a man who borrows a grey mare to get to and from the fair. There are twelve verses in total. Thanks, Larry. Thanks for sharing the information about Donny's song. Fairs in the time of the song were places to sell livestock and wares. We still play them and so thankful for our musical heritage. (Incidentally I like many of the other posts in this Comments section, and it's easy for me to agree with them). I appreciate your comment a great deal. 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. The two brightest stars in the Gemini constellation are Castor and Pollux. The background music is Spanish Ladies Sequenced by Lesley Nelson-Burns. tpsdave, via pixabay.com, CC0 public domain license. POPULAR TRADITIONAL SONGS OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND WALES Songs of World War I and II, Folk Songs, Music Hall Songs and Various Other Traditional Songs in English SONGS OF WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II. Online, everywhere. I'm glad the music brought back happy memories. My Dad often used to play his Seven Drunken Nights. Thanks for sharing the information, though. Thanks for assembling this group of English folk songs and writing some facts about them. The refrain in the Irish song sounds very much like the one in the Drunken Sailor, as shown in the video below. 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. It becamepopular after Celine Dion performed it in 1996. Sign up. You did it much better than me so I will delete and start again a new one. I've enjoyed what I've heard. Traditional folk songs were often sung unaccompanied, but sometimes a fiddle or other instrument provided an accompaniment. The story of our love has no end. "What Shall We Do With the (a) Drunken Sailor" is a sea shanty. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 27, 2017: Thanks for the detailed comment, Alun. 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