Our theme for next Tuesday 3 November will be #numbers So any trad songs with a number in them.
TradSongTues
@tradsongtues.bsky.social
For lovers of traditional songs to share their favourite songs every Tuesday.
I'll finish a little early as I've got a meeting. Thank you all for being here today and for some great contributions. Have a good week and see you next Tuesday.
I couldn't find the song I wanted to post as my last contribution, so I'll send this one with the funky guitar. 'When I wore my apron long ......' youtube.com/watch?v=04nU...
Are You Going to Leave Me
YouTube video by The Hudson Swan Band - Topic
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So glad that you've come up with this. The waulking songs are so distinctive and I love the rhythmic style. #textiles
Stuart@flugelstu.bsky.social · 5d ago@tradsongtues.bsky.social #textiles traditional Gaelic Waulking song sung a cappella by women in the Outer Hebrides during the production of Tweed to beat & rhythmically shrink newly woven tweed against wooden boards or tables youtu.be/bOIZC16Jtz8?...
It's always lovely to see more background to the songs. #textiles
Stuart@flugelstu.bsky.social · 5d ago@tradsongtues.bsky.social #textiles We've had this already, but I thought you might be interested to see (from my personal collection): ‘The wark o’ the weavers’ from Ewan MacColl’s ‘Shuttle & Cage’ song book published in 1954 #Roud374
So I'll throw in some Tarry Trousers, with this lovely version from Fay Hield. #textiles youtube.com/watch?v=Nz-0...
Tarry Trousers
YouTube video by Fay Hield - Topic
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I don't remember coming across this song before but there are lots of variants of it. A charming song with a mysterious background. #textiles
Cathy@cathy12341234.bsky.social · 6d ago@tradsongtues.bsky.social #textiles This is my third one youtu.be/NQq0k3IXlpM?...
This one has lots of fabric in it, well found and such an interesting sound. #textiles
@davef-moonwood570.bsky.social · 6d agoShe says, “I’m not for you in your country britches I am for a lively lad that have got riches. It’s not your hogs and ewes can maintain furbelows My silk and satin clothes are all me glory.” youtu.be/G-Oj1G_42NE
Morning! What have you got for today? I'll start off with this two for one from Grace Notes, both stockings and lace. #textiles youtube.com/watch?v=oZX9...
Stockinger / Bone Lace Weaver
YouTube video by Grace Notes - Topic
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Our theme next Tuesday 27 October will be #textiles So look out songs with silk, wool, linen, weaving, spinning etc etc. Looking forward to it.
Thanks to everyone who contributed today, you found some wonderful songs and it's a pleasure to share them. And whether you contribute or just enjoy what's posted you are all welcome here. See you next week.
Just wanted to say welcome to our new followers today. Hope you enjoy being here.
I was looking for songs with princesses but really struggled to find any. The nearest I could get is a ship....... #royalty youtube.com/watch?v=v3_L...
The Bold Princess Royal
YouTube video by Harry Cox - Topic
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What a tremendous voice she has. #royalty
Stuart@flugelstu.bsky.social · 2w ago@tradsongtues.bsky.social #royalty This is an old one 'The Ballad of Lady Hounsibelle & Lord Lovel' #Roud48 Cross-fertilized with various other songs, another story of love & death; here's Jeannie Robertson's 'Lord Lovat' version 'cloaked in the proper solemnity' youtu.be/x9MxEFDB7Xo?...
Another song about a King Henry but a very different story. I normally prefer my tracks understated but I love the drama in this one. #royalty youtube.com/watch?v=srV-...
King Henry (2009 Remaster)
YouTube video by Steeleye Span - Topic
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It will soon be time for the Sheffield carols so lovely to hear this one. Great singing. #royalty
Kathy Barnes@kathybarnes.bsky.social · 2w ago@tradsongtues.bsky.social #royalty Diadem (All Hail the Power of Jesus Name) has become a folk song having been sung for generations and passed through the aural tradition at the Sheffield carols. Here it is sung at The Royal Hotel, Dungworth youtu.be/SsfOevhJyKs?...
Brilliant song from Carthy and Swarbrick - a bit of a marathon and definitely not a recommended courtship approach. #royalty
George Smith@george23-smith.bsky.social · 2w ago