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The Early Years
~ Steeleye Span (Artist)
5.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)

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  • Audio CD (23 April 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Connoisseur
  • ASIN: B000026Z9K
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 155,362 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Blacksmith
2. Prince Charlie Stuart
3. Marrowbones
4. Reels
5. Western Wynde
6. Dark Eyed Sailor
7. All Things Are Quite Silent
8. Rave On
9. Lovely On The Water
10. Wee Weaver
11. Brisk Young Butcher
12. Boys Of Bedlam
13. Blacksmith
14. My Johnny Was A Shoemaker
15. Jigs
16. When I Was On Horseback
17. Cold Haily Windy Night
18. Ploughboy And The Cockney
19. One Night As I Lay On My Bed
20. Horn Of The Hunter

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent starting place, 22 Dec 2001
For those beginning to take an interest in English folk music for the first time this collection is an excellent place to start. These songs of our land are neither dull nor outdated, as some might have you believe. The songs sparkle with humour and wit and speak of common psychological experiences which are as valid in their commentary now as they were then. The English people have suffered form having their identity usurped by the concept of a 'British' one. The Celtic nations have at least been able to retain their identities in opposition, whilst most English people have little knowledge of their culture and history. It would be tragic if there was not a revival of interest in English identity.

Through our folk songs we can learn much about the way of life of our ancestors and their system of values. In many songs there is a warning of the danger that city-life can represent to the unwary. The naive countryman - easy prey for sharpers and prostitutes. I am reminded of songs such as Down by the Dark Arches and Ratcliffe Highway. Steeleye Span choose a song where the theme is reversed, known to me as The Bold Cockney but called on this collecti