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07 Mar 11 - 11:35 AM (#3108970) Subject: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: pavane Sung in the Ivy Bush 1973 by residents/floor singers Lynne & Paul I would like to know its name & origins - couldn't find it on searching Come all (?oh?, oe'r?) you lovely Molly, come give to me the time When you and I are married, in wedlock we'll combine When you and I are married, ??? well we will agree For you are the bonny lass to tak the road wi me To tak the road wi you kind sir, cold winter's coming on Likewise me aged parents they have no ??????? Likewise me aged parents they have nae one but me For ???? the bonny lass to tak the road wi thee If that doesn't do it, I can transcribe more verses |
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07 Mar 11 - 11:48 AM (#3108981) Subject: RE: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: ClaireBear Archie Fisher sang it on the air in 1968 or 69, as demonstrated by this YouTube video. There's a start, anyway. |
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07 Mar 11 - 11:54 AM (#3108986) Subject: RE: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: GUEST,999 Haven't found a thing so far. |
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07 Mar 11 - 11:58 AM (#3108991) Subject: RE: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: ClaireBear Ding ding ding!!! |
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07 Mar 11 - 12:00 PM (#3108994) Subject: RE: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: GUEST,999 Really good one, CB. WOW! |
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07 Mar 11 - 12:11 PM (#3109003) Subject: RE: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: pavane Yes, certainly the right song, but a rather different version. You can hear it here, recorded on an old portable cassette recorder Ivy Bush floor singers |
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07 Mar 11 - 12:23 PM (#3109014) Subject: RE: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: pavane Lynne & Paul's version differs from Archie Fisher's, too. I think I prefer their version. Let me know what you think |
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07 Mar 11 - 07:31 PM (#3109271) Subject: RE: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: GUEST,Rattler It was titled "Tak the road" on Archie Fisher's LP called "Orfeo" from the late 60's. A beautiful little song. I tried to learn it from the recording but without the right accent, it just doesn't scan. No more details I'm afraid. |
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07 Mar 11 - 09:00 PM (#3109324) Subject: RE: Origins: Does anyone know this song? From: ClaireBear I don't apprehend much difference between the two versions, other than Lynne's lovely strong harmony...but I can't hear it well enough to get much detail. Your memory may be helping you hear. |