Subject: Reynard the Fox From: Maelgwyn Date: 08 Aug 98 - 09:32 PM Does anyone have the lyrics to June Tabor's version of 'Reynard the Fox'? |
Subject: RE: Reynard the Fox From: BSeed Date: 09 Aug 98 - 04:10 AM Not the same thing, but a friend of mine sings a version of "The Fox"--"The fox went out on a chilly night..." that he found, I think, in a Canadian primer, that had much more colorful language than the familiar version. I've been trying to convince him to add the song to our songbook, but he never comes through, whether out of forgetfulness or out of a desire to keep the song as his own, I don't know. Does anyone know such a version of the song? --seed |
Subject: RE: Reynard the Fox From: Joe Offer Date: 09 Aug 98 - 05:59 AM Click here and see if this might be the version you're looking for. Or, maybe this. Otherwise, it could be this one. I did a forum search under "Reynard," and these three threads seemed to be closest to what you're seeking. good luck. You might also want to check the Digital Tradtion lyrics database under "Reynard" and "fox." I don't think the June Tabor version has been posted here. She sings too darn fast for me - all I can make out is a few phrases. -Joe Offer- |
Subject: Lyr Add: REYNARD THE FOX From: Maelgwyn Date: 23 Aug 98 - 03:45 PM I think I figured out most of the lyrics to this except for the end. If anyone could help me out with the last verse that would be great. Here's what I've got so far in case anyone's interested. There are a few words here and there that I'm not sure about, so if anyone sees any mistakes please correct me. REYNARD THE FOX
A good many gentlemen take great delight
Oh former? lords, horses, and hounds they did send
All through the wild woods they gave chase and gave game
Oh pardon, dear huntsmen, ? ? ? ? Well, that's that. If anyone could fill in those question marks that would be wonderful. Thanks :) |
Subject: RE: Reynard the Fox From: Joe Offer Date: 23 Aug 98 - 07:33 PM Is fox meat any good to eat? Can't say that I'd like to eat it, but I really do wonder if people do eat fox. Maelgwyn, you sure got a lot more out of the June Tabor recording than I did. I really had trouble understanding her. -Joe Offer- |
Subject: RE: Reynard the Fox From: Barry Finn Date: 23 Aug 98 - 11:25 PM I believe that's the same version as Martain Carthy's, one of the few sung from the view of the first person. Barry |
Subject: RE: Reynard the Fox From: dick greenhaus Date: 24 Aug 98 - 01:45 PM Fox hunting was described by Oscar Wilde as "The unspeakable in pursuit of the inedible. |
Subject: RE: Reynard the Fox From: Garry Gillard Date: 13 Apr 00 - 05:53 AM I've put my attempt at transcribing what Martin Carthy sings here -- unfortunately with a few ?? It goes without saying that I would be very grateful for any assistance. Garry |
Subject: Lyr Add: REYNARD THE FOX From: GUEST,Walrus Date: 13 Apr 00 - 02:23 PM Maelgwyn, The version I remember (or partly remember) is slightly different:
A great many gentlemen take great delight
Oh, for My Lord's horses and hounds they did send
All through the wild woods they gave chase and gave ?
Oh pardon, dear huntsmen, for I've spoiled your game, Again, I've had to leave some blanks and I've swiped one part from you ("fat geese and ducks" sounds more likely than "puppies and ducks"). I don't know if the spacing will come out right this time. Regards Walrus |
Subject: RE: Reynard the Fox From: GUEST,Walrus Date: 13 Apr 00 - 02:33 PM Why is it that when I use a single I put it down to Sod's Law of Natural Cussedness. Walrus. |
Subject: RE: Reynard the Fox From: Malcolm Douglas Date: 13 Apr 00 - 05:40 PM You need to be using html for line-breaks. Have a look at Joe Offer's FAQ thread, here, for the info. Malcolm |
Subject: Lyr Add: REYNARD THE FOX (from Martin Carthy) From: Ed Pellow Date: 13 Apr 00 - 06:44 PM This is Martin Carthy's version, taken from his book, 'Martin Carthy: A Guitar in Folk Music' Renyard The Fox Most gentlemen take great delight 'Twas by Gaffer Ghylls I did lie It's forty long miles I rambled It was by Simon Sturt's I did ramble It was in Stony Fields where they killed me |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Reynard the Fox (from June Tabor) From: GUEST,Meghan Brunner Date: 18 Jun 03 - 04:46 AM The version I have off of my _Heartwell Horn_ CD by Pint and Dale has the last bit, starting with the question marks in Maelgwyn's post, thus: Oh pardon, dear huntsmen, for spoiling your game But the hounds, they have caused me to die You farmers at home, breathe a sigh of relief For your flocks are all safe for a time And now that bold Reynard is dead You'll all go to the Dolphin to dine And dip my fore-paw in a bumper And drink the King's health in good wine Oh, you farmers at home, rest easy tonight For my turn at night hunting's gone by But I've left little brothers of mine to remain Who love young lamb far better than I |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Reynard the Fox (from June Tabor) From: nutty Date: 18 Jun 03 - 04:54 AM This is the version in the Bodleian Library ......... Printer: Armstrong, W. (Liverpool) Date: between 1820 and 1824 Sly Reynard the Fox |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Reynard the Fox (from June Tabor) From: The Sandman Date: 02 Jun 11 - 05:25 PM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lADsPWsoR4, with altered wordshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lADsPWsoR4 |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Reynard the Fox (from June Tabor) From: Zany Mouse Date: 02 Jun 11 - 05:51 PM Either Martyn Wyndham-Read or Cyril Tawney sings a cracking song about a fox. It starts: My name it is Bold Reynauld I was born near Bonfire Hill But that was many years ago But I remember still ... Any help? Rhiannon |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Reynard the Fox (from June Tabor) From: Artful Codger Date: 03 Jun 11 - 01:02 AM For the one sung by Wyndham-Read, with Bonfire Hill, see this message: http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=5262#30742 Web-searching on the second line (which is distinctive yet less prone to mutation) yields several other copies of the lyrics. Particularly, see this page, which gives liner notes to a Gordon Bok recording: http://www.timberheadmusic.com/disc/OtherEyesintro.htm |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Reynard the Fox (from June Tabor) From: The Sandman Date: 03 Jun 11 - 11:20 AM the bonfire hill one is called bold reynolds and is a contemporary song written by dave toye. |
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