Passing 40 Going 80 Play List

I made this playlist for my wife when she turned 40. She went past 40 going 80 miles an hour. I liked the list but next time I have a friend who hits 40 I’d change it up a bit. … Read More >> Passing 40 Going 80

Folk singer Kate McGarrigle dies

I was sad to hear today that Canadian folk and roots music singer Kate McGarrigle, best known for her work with her sister Anna as the McGarrigle Sisters, has died at age 63. … Read More >> Folk singer Kate McGarrigle dies

Caleb Meyer Lyrics

Words and music by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on “Hell Among the Yearlings” (1998). This is such a great song – it is haunting as usual from these artists. It’s subject matter is dark, the playing is fantastic. Listen to it and you will become a fan.

Caleb Meyer he lived alone In … Read More >> Caleb Meyer Lyrics by Gillian Welch

Hark! The Village Wait

The first Steeleye Span album ever. Released in 1970, this Steeleye Span album contains a great number of the best known and best loved tunes form this amazing band including: The Blacksmith, Blackleg Miner, My Johnny Was A Shoemaker, Twa Corbies and many more. … Read More >> Hark! The Village Wait

Rock of Ages Lyrics by Gillian Welch

Round round Wanna go round Wanna see the Rock of Ages When my body gives out Gonna read the final pages … Read More >> Rock of Ages Lyrics by Gillian Welch

The Hills of Greenmore Lyrics

One fine winter’s morn my horn I did blow To the green fields of Keady for hours we did go We covered our dogs and we searched all the way For none loves this sport better than the boys in the Dale. … Read More >> The Hills of Greenmore Lyrics

My Johnny Was a Shoemaker Lyrics

My Johnny was a shoemaker and dearly he loved me My Johnny was a shoemaker but now he’s gone to sea With pitch and tar to soil his hands And to sail across the sea, stormy sea And sail across the stormy sea … Read More >> My Johnny Was a Shoemaker Lyrics

Lowlands of Holland Lyrics

The love that I have chosen I therewith be content The salt sea shall be frozen before that I repent Repent it shall I never until the day I dee But the lowlands of Holland has twined my love and me. My love lies in the salt sea and I am on the side It’s enough to break a young thing’s heart that lately was a bride. But lately was a bonny bride with pleasure in her e’e. But the lowlands of Holland has twined my love and me. … Read More >> Lowlands of Holland Lyrics

Twa Corbies Lyrics

As I was walking all alane I heard twa corbies makin’ a mane And tane intae the t’other did say O Whare sall we gang and dine the day O Whare sall we gang and dine the day … Read More >> Twa Corbies Lyrics

One Night As I Lay On My Bed Lyrics

One night as I lay on my bed I dreamed about a pretty maid. I was so distressed, I could take no rest, Love did torment me so. So away to my true love I did go. … Read More >> One Night As I Lay On My Bed Lyrics

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