Here is a
small selection of songs for download. I recorded these at various locations,
Audiolab, Mike Crofts House, and my abode. Which ones were recorded
where, I can't remember, it all becomes a bit hazy after a while. I
haven't managed to do a proper CD yet but if you want I guess I can run one
off for the cost of a disk and postage.
One day I'll take myself seriously
Geordie -
(Trad) -
Thanks to Martin Carthy
Every since hearing this song for the first time many years ago by Martin,
it's been a big favourite of mine. Eventually I managed to put a guitar part
down which I'm happy with, but still not like the Master.
In Your Eyes -
(Brad) I wrote this a few years ago and people seem to like it. I might write
another song soon :-)
The Weather -
(Richard Shindell)
A friend lent me a Joan Baez CD with a track on it by Richard Shindell, so
curious to hear more, I found this little gem. It's a lovely song
Sway -
(Dave Whetstone)
Dave was the
first person I started playing folk music with back in 1974 (ish) when we put
together "Hemlock". He's gone on since then to become not only a fine
instrumentalist but an excellent songwriter. This song is typical of his
work, played in DADGAD and is written from the aspect of a tree.
Best of Friends
(Brad)
For Sam
I wrote the tune for this a while back, and after spending a night away with
Sam I was inspired to put some words to it. Ain't love wonderful.
Cousin Jack
(Steve
Knightley)
One half of Show of Hands, Steve
writes some great songs, a real song smith. This is one of my favourites
War Trilogy - The Parapet Song/No
Hero's/Bright Battalions
(Paul Clark 1&2) (Kevin Adams 3).
Here are three songs segued into one, a bit of a tour-de-force. Taken from the
musical documentary play "Days of Pride" and a fine example of the songwriters
craft.
Where Are You?
(Andy M
Stewart) I heard June Tabor sing this and it took
my breath away. I've since heard Andy M Stewart sing it and it's not the same,
but great words all the same, a powerful "love's lost" song.
Peppers and Tomatoes
(Ralph McTell) My old friend Maggie Holland sings this and I borrowed it from
her - thanks Maggie! We all know how good a songwriter Ralph is, or should that be
pronounced Raif?
The Labouring Man
(Trad)
Written around the times of the Napoleonic Wars and still holds up
pretty well.
Do
you wanna buy this?
£6 inc postage will get you one