For Pence & Spicey Ale

For Pence & Spicey Ale

Track Listings

1. Country Life - The Watersons

2. Swarthfell Rocks - LAL, Mike,

3. Barney - LAL,

4. Chickens in the Garden - The Watersons

5. Adieu Adieu - The Watersons

6. Apple Tree Wassail - The Watersons

7. King Pharim - The Watersons

8. Good Old Way - The Watersons

9. Grace Darling - The Band, LAL, Maria,

10. Three Day Millionaire - Mike

11. Swinton May Song - The Watersons

12. T Stands for Thomas - LAL,

13. Welcome Sailor - LAL

14. Malpas Wassail - The Watersons

15. Bonny Light Horseman - LAL,

16. Tam Lyn - Mike

17. Sheep Shearing - The Watersons

18. Seven Yellow Gypsies - Mike

19. Beggar Man - The Band, LAL, Maria,

20. Swansea Town - Mike

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Comprised almost entirely of ancient British and Celtic folk songs, this collection is a luminous statement of the power of a cappella folk singing. The Watersons have become the best known and most forceful voices in British music because of their ability to combine high, raw vocal parts with a blinding tightness. So much history and art is contained in songs like "Swarthfell Rocks," "Swinton May Song," and "Swansea Town," that words fail. Any lover of vocal music, folk or classical, needs to hear this record. --Roy Francis Kasten

Tracks:

Country Life
Swarthfell Rocks
Barney
Chickens In The Garden
Adieu Adieu
Apple Tree Wassail
King Pharim
The Good Old Way
Grace Darling
Three Day Millionaire
Swinton May Song
T Stands For Thomas
Welcome Sailor
Malpas Wassail
The Bonny Lighthorseman
Tam Lyn
Sheepshearing
Seven Yellow Gypsies
Beggar Man
Swansea Town
Bellman

Amazon.com

Comprised almost entirely of ancient British and Celtic folk songs, this collection is a luminous statement of the power of a cappella folk singing. The Watersons have become the best known and most forceful voices in British music because of their ability to combine high, raw vocal parts with a blinding tightness. So much history and art is contained in songs like "Swarthfell Rocks," "Swinton May Song," and "Swansea Town," that words fail. Any lover of vocal music, folk or classical, needs to hear this record. --Roy Francis Kasten

Album Description

The original "For Pence & Spicy Ale" introduced, on record, the 'new' Watersons of the 1970s; two music papers judged it Folk Album of the Year. To the superb original collection have been added several solo tracks by Mike and duets by Lal and Norma, from their own albums of the same period. Between the jubilant opening song "Country Life" and the closing hymn "The Good Old Way" are some of the most stirring performances ever committed to record.

Customer Reviews:

The Best of British Folk Acapella.......2000-07-12

If you're a fan of Blues,Rags, and Hollers, Steeleye Span, Pentangle, the Carter Family, the Young Tradition, the Anonymous Four or just brilliant acapella music, do your ears and soul a favor and buy this album. Had it been an LP I'd have worn it out by now. A must for lovers of pure British folk music. Trust me on this one.

Raw, earthy, unaccompanied English folk singing.......1998-11-15

I first heard this album on vinyl many years ago, and it instantly captivated me. The depth and range of voices is amazing - as is the range of songs. 'Country Life' contrasts the powerful vocal chorus of the whole family with a thin, almost wavering male voice - but boy, do the hairs on the back of your neck stand up! That song and several others have haunted me for years - I'm only too glad to be able to hear the full album once more. This is English Country folk at its peak - do your ears a favour!

Average customer rating:

The Best of British Folk Acapella
Raw, earthy, unaccompanied English folk singing

For Pence and Spicy Ale
The Watersons
Manufacturer: Topic Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000006MC7
Release Date: 1975-01-01

Tracks:

Country Life
Swarthfell Rocks
Barney
Swansea Town
Swinton May Song
Beggar Man
Bellman
Adieu Adieu
Welcome Sailor
Apple Tree Wassail
Seven Yellow Gypsies
Sheepshearing
Three Day Millionaire
King Pharim
The Bonny Lighthorseman
Tam Lyn
T Stands For Thomas
Malpas Wassail
Chickens In The Garden
Grace Darling
The Good Old Way

Amazon.com

Album Description

Customer Reviews:

The Best of British Folk Acapella.......2000-07-12

Raw, earthy, unaccompanied English folk singing.......1998-11-15

Average customer rating:

Music Blew Me Away!
His music has the soul, all musician should provide to us.
Music for Dreamers and Lovers
The most gentle, luscious Celtic music I have EVER heard!
Aryeh Frankfurter's album is serenly beautiful.

O'Carolan's Dream
Aryeh Frankfurter
Manufacturer: Songbird
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000009D3X
Release Date: 1998-07-07

Tracks:

Captain O'Kane
O'Carolan's Quarrel With The Landlady
O'Carolan's Draught - Aryeh Frankfurter A
Squire Woods Lamentation on The Refusal Of His Half Pence
O'Carolan's Reciept For Drinking (Or Dr. Stafford)
Plaxty Colonel Irwin/Lord Inchiquin
O'Carolan's Cup
Lady Athenry
Roe O'Neil's Lamentation
Planxty Browne
Loftus Jones
O'Carolan's Dream

Customer Reviews:

Music Blew Me Away!.......2002-09-05

I recently had the opportunity to hear Aryeh at the Kings Mountain Art & Music Faire in Woodside, CA. I heard about 30 seconds of his live music and stepped up to buy one of his CD's. This one was recommended and I must admit this music does indeed possess special spiritual and spacial qualities. I knew I'd find the artist who would play the harp as it has always been associated- with heavenly sounds. This music is fabulous and is a bit of a departure from his previous more traditional Celtic influences. Although, I'm trying to find his Songs of Scandinavian CD through a regular source, and I'm not finding it. Don't pass this music up if you're looking for lift in your consciousness too.

His music has the soul, all musician should provide to us........1999-12-12

When I listened to private sampler, copy of Frankfurter's harp from my best friend, I've started to order this CD before tape finished. Actually, this is the most beautiful celtic music album, I've ever listened. However, more than that, his music has the soul, which all musician should provide to listener. But, we can rarely get it. I think this CD is the treasure in my life. I want to encourage you to meet this finest album. At least, you can understand why I'm so happy that I'm writing this to you. I hope you will appreciate it, like I did to my friend for his kind introduction.

Music for Dreamers and Lovers.......1999-12-08

The musical genius of Mr. Frankfurter weaves together the voices of harp, strings, and other instuments, in his own arrangements of classical melodies as well as original compositions. This music evokes what is best in all of us. Great for meditation, massage time, or rocking your toddler to sleep. Better than The Chieftains!

The most gentle, luscious Celtic music I have EVER heard!.......1999-08-17

I just sent this email to Aryeh. It conveys so well how I feel about his music that I thought I'd share it here, too:

"I heard your harp as I walked towards Fisherman's Wharf recently on my very first visit to San Francisco, and I turned to my sister and said, "Where is that wonderful music coming from? Let's find it!" We followed our ears (and hearts) to Ghirardelli Square and watched and listened to you play your beautiful music. I was totally entranced. I have been in love with Celtic music for several years, and I own an extensive collection of Celtic music CDs and other "world" music. But your masterful playing of the harp moved me in a way I haven't felt before.

I bought "Lest the Harp Strings Unravel" that day, and I've listened to it at work and at home every day since I got back to Florida. It amazes me that I never tire of it, even if the same CD plays over and over again for 10 or 12 hours. Just hearing the gentle, luscious strains of your harp transports me back to the Bay and that gorgeous day in the City.

I think now that I must have more! I'll definitely be ordering more of your music - for myself and others. Thanks for playing it for us."

Aryeh Frankfurter's album is serenly beautiful........1998-12-19

I own several of Aryeh's albums. His music is hauntingly beautiful. Of all my albums, his are my favorite. I can listen to them all day, day after day. I am currently purchasing this album for a dear friend and her newborn. I can think of no better music to refresh the mother and calm the infant, allowing them both to enter into a most beautiful musical world.