Nick Caffrey a singer's view on traditional songs
A brief look at the history and tunes linked to popular traditional songs and ballads
Nick Caffrey a singer's view on traditional songs
12 Sweet William/Father Father Build Me A Boat/A sailors Life
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Nick Caffrey
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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 the song, its printing history and development.
I will sing samples of the tune linked to the song and end with a full performance.