Actually I like the Steeleye Span. You can find lots of versions on Spotify. Can I recommend Peter Bellamy? Although he overdoes the ornamentation a little. Also June Tabor, Bella Hardy...is that enough? For guitarists who are brave enough to tackle 5/4, check out Nancy Kerr and James Fagan. I'm learning this is in F sus4 tuning (CFCFBbC)and although I'm a novice at open tunings this just plays itself. If you follow the melody the time takes care of itself. The only issue is what to do in the gaps. It's fun (but more difficult) to keep the 5 count throughout but my impression is that traditional singers don't count the pauses so the time is flexible; so there may be the odd bar of 2 or 3 in the breathing spaces. Of course if you are playing with other people you need to be clear and consistent! Anyone out there got any thoughts about that?
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