Nick Caffrey a singer's view on traditional songs
A brief look at the history and tunes linked to popular traditional songs and ballads
Podcasting since 2022 • 60 episodes
Nick Caffrey a singer's view on traditional songs
Latest Episodes
12 The Lass of Roch Royal
Today I will look at the ballad known as The Lass of Roch Royal it is also known as Lord Gregory and The Maid of Aughrim. I will look at the songs and publishing history, sing samples of the songs and end on a complete perf...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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17:10
12 Sweet William/Father Father Build Me A Boat/A sailors Life
In today’s podcast I will look at the song Sweet William also known under several other titles including Father, Build Me A Boat, A Sailor’s Life, and Early, Early in the Spring.I will look at the known background to...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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12:37
11 The Moon Shines Bright
Today’s podcast looks at the seasonal carol The Moon Shines Bright also known as The Bellman’s Song. I will look at the background to the carol, its publishing history, and sing samples of the carol and end on a complete performan...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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13:09
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 com...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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17:27