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17 Dec 09 - 04:50 AM (#2790170) Subject: Does anyone play The Merroyor Gan? From: Darowyn There is a perfectly normal way of phrasing the line in the chorus of "The Holly and The Ivy", with all the stresses in the conventional places. "The PLAYing of-the MERRy ORgan" So why has it become the fashion to sing, "The PLAYing of THER merry-orGAN"? In the immortal words of Winnie the Pooh, "Don't you know what 'Ther' means?" It's a minor irritation, but I do wonder where it comes from- possibly from John Rutter, introducer of musical obscurities into other Christmas carols. Cheers Dave |
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17 Dec 09 - 05:53 AM (#2790191) Subject: RE: Does anyone play Ther Merroyor Gan? From: Mrs_Annie I prefer to sing 'the merrier gods' which is how Waterson:Carthy sing it. |