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Thread #126650   Message #2815354
Posted By: Steve Gardham
18-Jan-10 - 06:41 PM
Thread Name: Night Visiting, Earliest revival version
Subject: Night Visiting, Earliest revival version
Hi,
I'm interested in finding the version of Night Visiting Song that was sung in harmony by lots of groups in the 60s. I don't need the text as I can sing it already. I think it was the version popularised by Ray and Archie Fisher. Was this the earliest version? I am not wanting references to Willy O, or The Grey Cock. What was the source of the song that starts 'I must away, love, I can no longer tarry. This morning's tempest I have to cross. I must be guided without a stumble into the ar---ms of my dear lass.' I am well aware of those versions that have a different starting verse and I know in most versions recorded this is actually the second verse.

I'd contact Ray but I know she is rather unwell at the moment.

Thanks for looking,
SteveG