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Quotations about the Barndance BandThe barndance band has a history that goes back to the wandering minstrels of the Middle Ages. References to the music, musicians and instruments are plentiful. Here are some quotations:- " SIMON CARE TRIO; THE CAT'S WHISKERS; CAPTAIN SWING; THE SUSSEX PISTOLS; MOONDANCE; DEMPSEY'S LOT; MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS; DR. FAUSTUS; SPIKE ISLAND BAND; THE WHOLE CABOODLE; TICKLED PINK; STONE THE CROWS; WOODPECKERS BAND; PIGZEAR; ORGAN GRINDERS; " Folk Song lyricsFolk music is a reflection of the history of music through the ages, to modern day. Many of the great classical composers have drawn on folk tunes for inspiration for their symphonies and other great works. Similarly, the lyrics of folk songs provide a history of love, hate, politics and social change from the earliest days to the present. Hear is just one example:- "Anchors Aweigh - - Stand Navy down the field, - Sails set to the sky. - We'll never change our course, - So Army you steer shy-y-y-y. - Roll up the score, Navy, - Anchors Aweigh. - Sail Navy down the field - And sink the Army, sink the Army Grey. - 2. Get underway, Navy, - Decks cleared for the fray, - We'll hoist true Navy Blue - So Army down your Grey-y-y-y. - Full speed ahead, Navy; - Army heave to, - Furl Black and Grey and Gold - And hoist the Navy, hoist the Navy Blue - - 3. Blue of the Seven Seas; - - Gold of God's great sun - Let these our colors be Till - All of time be done-n-n-ne, - By Severn shore we learn - Navy's stern call: - Faith, courage, service true - With honor over, honor over all. CLICK HERE [About Barndance Bands] [Ensembles in Ledbury wedding music repertoire] [About Ledbury] [About music in Ledbury] [About Wedding Venues] [About Wedding Ceremonies registrars, ministers and music] [About other kinds of music such as jazz or folk] [Frequently Asked Questions FAQs] [Ensembles1] [Ensembles2] [Ensembles3] [Ensembles4] [Links] [Home Page] | | |