Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: Gin Crewe
Date: 26 Jan 05 - 07:02 PM

Still looking for Easter songs, specifically celebrating some aspect of Easter.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Mar 03 - 11:42 AM

which CD is that, Riggy?

Johannes

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From:
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 07:50 PM

From that Oxford Book of Carols that Anglo
[ John, is that YOU ??? ] recommends,
I recommend LOVE IS COME AGAIN.
Recorded it on my 1st CD.
Riggy

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: BH
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 07:46 PM

I have always appreciated the Crofut version of Simple Gifts leading into the Lord of the dance. Actually---Addis and Crofut

Bill Hahn

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: Snuffy
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 07:41 PM

Here comes Peter Cottontail

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: greg stephens
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 03:08 PM

I imagine there will be a Pace-Egging Song or two in the DT, that was(is) an Easter custom in the north-west of England. (I have a fine photo of my grandfather in costume, and not very well blacked-up).
That, off-hand, is the only class of songs I can think of in the English folk tradition that are actually about Easter customs, as opposed songs appropriate to the season, of which plenty are mentioned above.
   So do try the DT, I amagine it would be titled either Pace Egg Song or Pace Egging Song.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: GUEST,Geordie
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 02:12 PM

The Easter Tree as sung by June Tabor.A very moving song.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: Ron Olesko
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 02:07 PM

Lament of the Three Marys.   Joe Heaney recorded the definitive version (in my opinion.).   Cathie Ryan has also recorded the song combining it with another fitting piece.

The song is traditionally sung on Good Friday and I understand there are hundreds of verses that have been collected.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 12:18 PM

Don't know if it's part of something longer, or just a simple two liner, but from the dim recesses of my memory:

Daffodils yellow, daffodils gay
To put on my bonnet for Easter day"

Which of course then reminds me of "Easter Parade"

Nigel

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: GUEST,Johannes
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 11:53 AM

Hello all and thanks for the hints. Mary, I am looking for songs "about Easter" - concerning easter time and festivities in folksong and tradition.

Johannes

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 09:41 AM

Do you want songs that mention "Easter," or do you want songs "about" Easter? Folksongs? or anything in the Anglo/Irish tradition?

About Easter -- Handel's "I Know that my Redeemer Liveth" from "The Messiah" in the last section (after the Hallelujah Chorus).

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: Callie
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 08:00 AM

"Lord of the Dance" to the tune "Simple Gifts"
Callie

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: GUEST,Keith A o Hertford at work
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 04:40 AM

The Day Before Easter is a variant of the False Bride songs. Very lovely and haunting melody.
Also Judas and Mary.
Keith.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 05:29 PM

Anglo's given you a good source, Johannes. I particularly like #71 (in my very old edition): My dancing day.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: Anglo
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 05:22 PM

Go to the Oxford Book od Carols. Many are suitable for or specific to Easter (there's a section in the back which organizes them according to the church calendar); many are traditional.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: ced2
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 12:01 PM

Foggy Dew.. but don't miss out the censored verse wuth its reference to Perfideous Albion.

Subject: Lyr Req: Songs associated with Easter
From: GUEST,Johannes
Date: 03 Mar 03 - 10:50 AM

I am sure, this has been discussed before, but I couldn'T really make anything out of the already existing threads. We are looking for anglo-irish song material about Easter and be grateful for advice.

Kind regards
Johannes Schiefner