From Stigweard:

'Sam, Sam, pick up thy musket',
Said Captain for strictness renowned,
Sam said 'He knocked it doon, Reet! so he'll pick it up,
Or it stays where it is on't ground.."


Oh Stig!!!

FANTASTIC!!

I'm right back at Otley Folk Festival now...(you know, one of those festivals I've never been to) listening to the wonderful John Tams. (you know, one of those musicians I've never seen perform)

He sat there on the stage, red socks glowing in the wind... ;0) and gave us the most beautiful rendition of that piece. He is absolute magic!

NOW then! If there is one person who knows how to treat his audience, it's John Tams! Marvellous man.

Thank you for bringing that lovely memory back. xx