Lyr Req: Ovingham Fair / Ovingham Goose Fair

Subject: Lyr Req: Ovingham Fair
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 07:13 AM

Know this a slightly obscure one.
Though it is usually played on the Northumbrian pipes, I do remember having heard it sung on at least one occasion (at Ovingham Goose Fair appropriately enough.) Has nothing to do with China Drum.
Other than that any ideas?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ovingham Fair
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 11:47 AM

PF, I don't recall a tune or song of this name and I haven't turned anyup on web searches; it's very evocative of Whittingham/Scarborough Fair of course. Is it modern? i.e. maybe it was written recently just for the Goose Fair?

There are some knowledgeable N-pipers on this list and other N-ophiles who may be more familiar than I.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ovingham Fair
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 23 Feb 06 - 02:46 PM

I believe it may be modernish. Though certainly not more recent than the mid-80's.Thanks for your input.Here's hoping.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ovingham Fair
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 27 Feb 06 - 10:13 PM

For what it's worth: a tune called OVINGHAM GOOSE FAIR is in The Northumbrian Pipers' Second Tune Book.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ovingham Fair
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 28 Feb 06 - 02:24 AM

Thanks very much Jim.
The collective knowledge base of 'Catters is fantastic.