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Thread #134934   Message #3073851
Posted By: GUEST,SteveG
13-Jan-11 - 02:47 PM
Thread Name: Song Req: What song for this sword gig?
Subject: RE: Song Req: What song for this sword gig?
The trad calling-on song for rapper is usually a version of The Royal Earsden, 'Good people give ear to my story, I've callede for to see you by chance. Five lads i have brought blythe and bonny, intending to give you a dance.' etc....

Each Yorkshire longsword dance has its own song(s).

Ivor Alsopp's book has them all.