Seeking repertoire suggestions...

Subject: Seeking repertoire suggestions...
From: GUEST,BlackAcornUK
Date: 19 Oct 19 - 06:21 PM

After many years as a listener and promoter of folk music, I've recently started to tentatively sing myself, at singarounds in Hebden Bridge and nearby.

I'm most enjoying/getting the best response from songs that are easy for others to pick up and sing along with -

Thousands or More, Pleasant and Delightful, Hard Times of Old England, etc.

Does anyone have tips for other songs in a similar vein that I could try and add to my repertoire?

Thanks in advance...!

Subject: RE: Seeking repertoire suggestions...
From: GUEST,BlackAcornUK
Date: 19 Oct 19 - 06:28 PM

PS I'm a bit heavy on Sussex/Copper repertoire at present, especially for a Lancashire lad living in West Yorkshire - so songs from oop North particularly welcome.

Subject: RE: Seeking repertoire suggestions...
From: SPB-Cooperator
Date: 19 Oct 19 - 06:36 PM

Find songs that suit your voice and vocal range best (and that you enjoy singing - the enjoyment is infectious). Ask others for their candid opinion too. If you can get hold of it (or ask your library) Roy Palmer - Everyman's Book of English Country Songs is a good source for chorus songs.

Subject: RE: Seeking repertoire suggestions...
From: leeneia
Date: 19 Oct 19 - 07:43 PM

Sing funny songs. People will forgive any amount of uncertain singing if they can hear a funny song. As time passes and you get more confident, move on to serious works.

SPB's advice is good, too.

Subject: RE: Seeking repertoire suggestions...
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Oct 19 - 03:47 PM

Thanks both. Bought the Palmer, looking forward to its arrival.

Subject: RE: Seeking repertoire suggestions...
From: Jack Campin
Date: 20 Oct 19 - 04:43 PM

I have been to Hebden Bridge several times. It feels like a little garrison of Scottish civilization surrounded by tribal Bojostanis - unusually relaxed and tolerant, and the lesbian capital of the UK. So, you can do things you might not get away with elsewhere.