Re Steve Thomason’s “The Hiring Fair” song: note Guest jugmws
Steve himself has written this note, which is now published in his beautiful book of songs.
“I’d thought the tune was traditional when I used to hear it at music sessions and I used it, with a very few changes, for these words. I later learned it was written by Helena Torpy and called The Attingham waltz.”
The lyrics are Steve’s and all the correct credits have been given in the book.
Sadly Steve died last year, and the book was produced by Colin Andrews with approval from his wife and family. Well worth buying if you liked Steve’s songs, and all profits go to Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield.
So I could type out the words but I guess they will be subject to copyright.