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Thread #55109 Message #855843
Posted By: Alio
31-Dec-02 - 07:21 AM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Hail Smiling morn
Subject: RE: Tune Req: Hail Smiling morn
Noreen's right - this song / tune has a lot of significance for our area (Saddleworth). It's played by brass bands early morning on Whit Friday as they march through the villages ready to lead the churches in processions. And we always ask the local brass band to play it at the opening ceremony for the Folk Festival - I can't hear it without getting a huge lump in my throat! It's a wonderful piece!