Subject: GEORGIE From: Jeep man Date: 30 Jun 01 - 09:37 AM I have this song on tape and I don't know who sings it or the correct name of the song. It is about a lady who pleads in the kings court to save the life of "Georgie". Help will be appreciated. Jeep |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: GEORGIE From: GUEST Date: 30 Jun 01 - 09:51 AM It's in the DT here as Geordie. Lots of people have sung it. Martin Carthy's version being a personal favourite. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: GEORGIE From: Malcolm Douglas Date: 30 Jun 01 - 09:58 AM There are a number of sets of the song here, under various names; they are listed, together with links to further information, in this thread: Tune Add: & Lyr Add: Geordie |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: GEORGIE From: Jeri Date: 30 Jun 01 - 10:02 AM It's a Child ballad, #209, and there are five versions here. (I searched for "#209") This one is titled Georgey Hope this is the one you're looking for. If not, please give us any additional information you can and we'll keep trying. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: GEORGIE From: Malcolm Douglas Date: 30 Jun 01 - 02:31 PM Georgie was the most common name for the song in Southern England (and, later, the USA) and a lot of traditional sets have been found, some within the last twenty years. Links to all the texts in the DT and Forum, together with others at Lesley Nelson's site and broadside copies at the Bodleian, are in the thread I've already pointed to. There are also three American sets at The Max Hunter Folk Song Collection, but they are not yet available online. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: GEORGIE From: Stewie Date: 30 Jun 01 - 07:11 PM There's a powerful recording of Child #209 in the Blue Ridge Institute series by S.S. 'Sam' Russell of Smyth County, Virginia, in 1936 under the title 'As I Walked Over London Bridge': Various Artists 'Virginia Traditions: Ballads from British Tradition' Global Village Music CD 1002. The sound quality is poor, but the performance is arresting. --Stewie. |
Subject: Lyr Req: georgie #209 from baring-gould From: Roberto Date: 02 Jun 05 - 10:23 AM GEORGIE from Dead Maid's Land, Traditional songs from Devon and Cornwall from the collection of Sabine Baring-Gould. Tune given by John Woodrich. Please, help complete and correct this text. And I'd like to get the staff notation of the tune as well. Thanks. R As I rode over London Bridge 'Twas on a morning early I spied there a maiden fair Lamenting for her Georgie Oh, Georgie ne'er stole ox or cow Nor calves he ne'er stole any But six King's deer he stole, I know And sold them at Broadhembury Come saddle me my milk-white steed Come saddle it so easy To my good Lord Judge I'll ride with speed To beg the life of Georgie And when she came into the hall There were lords and ladies many And she did fall on her knee and calls Spare me the life of Georgie I have got sheep, I have got cows Oxen I have plenty And thine they be, I swear and vow Spare me the life of Georgie The judge looked o'er his left shoulder Lady, I pray, be easy Your plea (?), fair maid, you've come too late May the Lord have mercy on Georgie He shall be hanged in a chain of gold Such as you ne'er saw any And he shall ..... gentleman bold Was loved by a virtuous lady Now I for him shall weep and pray And I for him shall sorrow And may God speed on my dying day My Georgie dear ..... Were I at the top of ... Hill Where times I have been many With god broadsword and pistol too I'd fight for the life of Georgie |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: georgie #209 from baring-gould From: Roberto Date: 03 Jun 05 - 07:09 AM The singer in this recording of Georgie is Tim Laycock. Does anyone know how to contact him? R |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: georgie #209 from baring-gould From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Date: 03 Jun 05 - 07:23 AM Roberto I can't help with this version, but Tim Laycock recorded with Doug Bailey's Wildgoose Records and he could probably put you in touch with Tim (or Tim in touch with you). Doug can be reached at info@wildgoose.co.uk Alternatively, you could try and contact him through the New Scorpion Band info & contact page. Mick |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: georgie #209 from baring-gould From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Date: 03 Jun 05 - 07:39 AM I should have mentioned that for anything to do with Baring-Gould it's worth looking at Martin Graebe's pages Sabine Baring-Gould and the folk songs of South-West England, and as luck would have it, if you go to the Songs page you'll find a link to a pdf of Georgie (3rd link down) which you can download. Your missing words in that version are: For it shall be told, he was a gentleman bold My Georgie and me good morrow. Were I at the top of Prockter's hill. The 3rd line of verse 6 appears to be different: He has confessed, he shall not be pressed I haven't checked the complete song against the version you posted, just the gaps, so you may find other differences. I hope this helps. Mick |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: georgie #209 from baring-gould From: Roberto Date: 03 Jun 05 - 07:43 AM Thank you very much, Mick! R |
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