Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Singer ewan maccoll has also recorded his version of the ballad. Steeleye span tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including one misty moisty morning, all around my hat, gaudete, fishermans wife, edwin. The song undergoes many changes in pace and ambience. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Reviews steeleye span at trinity theatre, tunbridge wells, 2 nd october 1998.
Hark and carp, come along with me, thomas the rhymer. Steeleye span released their recording of thomas the rhymer in 1974 in two different versions. True thomas sat on huntley bank and he beheld a lady gay a lady that was brisk and bold co. True thomas he took off his hat, and bowed him low down till his knee. Listen online to steeleye span thomas the rhymer and see which albums it appears on. Steeleye span are undoubtedly one of the best folkrock bands that the uk has ever produced, and they are still going strong nearly 50 years after their first album came out. Thomas the rhymer by steeleye span on amazon music. Steeleye span are an english folkrock band, formed in 1969 and still active today. Harvest misty moisty morning the elf knight the january man alison gross the old matron thomas the rhymer.
Thomas the rhymer 2647 the wife of ushers well 2608 cam ye oer frae france 2579 alison gross 2572 the weaver and the factory maid 2553 one misty moisty morning 2530 spotted cow 2520 gamble gold robin hood 2437 the bold poachers 26 the darkeyed sailor 2066 black jack davy 2015 hard times of old england 1857 the ups and the downs 1594. Watch the video for thomas the rhymer from steeleye span s spanning the years for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Maddy prior, tim hart, martin carthy, john kirkpatrick, rick kemp, nigel pegrum. By rights, this 20song cd should only interest the most hardcore fans of steeleye span or maddy prior who else would possibly be interested enough in hearing the original bside version of lanercost, the unedited version of thomas the rhymer, or the undubbed version of the groups one major chart hit, gaudette. Listen to your favorite songs from the best of steeleye span by steeleye span now. Maddy prior vocals rick kemp bass, vocals, guitar peter knight organ, mandolin, octave violin, violin. Spanning the years steeleye span to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Over that time theyve recorded the odd song that hasnt made the cut for one of their albums, although not as many as youd think considering their longevity.
The very best of steeleye span present rerecorded versions. The park records web server has more or less current tour dates of steeleye span. Listen to your favorite songs from now we are six again by steeleye span now. Meanwhile, the ballad of thomas the rhymer was recorded by the group steeleye span in 1974, by the singer ewan maccoll in 2002, and in german by heinrich. Steeleye span live at epsom playhouse 16th april 2019. Even with a career that has brought us an incredible twentyone studio albums, british folk legends steeleye spans history still includes a number of records that stand out as landmarks. True thomas sat on huntley bank, and he beheld a lady gay. Thomas the rhymer was also rereleased on several compilations, among others on original masters on the lp the long, on the cd reissue the short version, on spanning the years short version and on a rare collection 19721996 long version. Steeleye span formed in 1969 from members of fairport convention and out of the ashes of sweeneys men creating a distinctive fusion of both british folk with electric rock music. Stream tracks and playlists from steeleye span on your desktop or mobile device. Provided to youtube by awal digital ltd thomas the rhymer 2009 remaster steeleye span steeleye span now we are six. Horkstow grange is an album by british folk rock band steeleye span. Milnes collection of poems for children refers to both its sequence among their albums, and the bands size, in light of the addition of drummer nigel pegrum.
Steeleye span thomas the rhymer lyrics metrolyrics. Song information for thomas the rhymer steeleye span on allmusic allmusic. Now we are six is an album by the british folk rock band steeleye span. Steeleye span mp3 download 167 tracks text of the day. Traditional true thomas sat on huntley bank and he beheld a. Original masters is an excellent compilation of the first nine albums from one of the most respected and revered british folkrock bands ever. Released in 1998, it is the bands 15th album, and the first album the band recorded without founding member maddy prior. Steeleye span seven hundred elves lyrics genius lyrics. Modern versions of the thomas the rhymer ballad include renditions by british folk rock act steeleye span which recorded two different versions for their 1974 album now we are six and another for presentthe very best of steeleye span, released in 2002. True thomas lay oer yond grassy bank, and he beheld a ladie gay, a ladie 1 that was brisk and bold, come riding oer the ferny brae. A lady that was brisk and bold, come riding oer the ferny brae. Modern versions of the thomas the rhymer ballad include renditions by british folk rock act steeleye span which recorded two different versions for their 1974 album now we are six and another for present the very best of steeleye span, released in 2002. Aside from fairport convention, steeleye span was the most successful and enduring british folkrock band. With its punchy verse, sublime chorus and ever shifting rhythms, this is steeleye span at their most progressive and exciting.
The best of steeleye span by steeleye span on amazon music. The single version of thomas the rhymer is arguably their finest moment. Steeleye span thomas the rhymer lyrics songmeanings. Apr 26, 2008 the song thomas the rhymer by steeleye span. Traditional true thomas sat on huntley bank and he beheld a lady gay a lady that was brisk and bold come riding oer the ferny brae her skirt was of the grass. Thomas the rhymer hark and carp, come along with me, thomas the rhymer hark and carp, come along with me, thomas the rhymer hark and carp, come along with me, thomas the rhymer she turned about her milk white steed and took thomas up behind and aye whenever her bridle rang her steed flew swifter than the wind for forty days and forty nights. Having loved the two 70s hits and the shouldhave beenahit thomas the rhymer and proud owner of all three on vinyl singles, i have. The inhabitants of the borders at the time of the border ballads did. Spanning the years by steeleye span on amazon music.
Her skirt was of the grassgreen silk, her mantle of the velvet fine, at ilka tett 2 of her horses mane, hung fifty silver bells and nine. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Despite numerous personnel changes, steeleye span retained a readily identifiable sound built around folkbased instrumentation and the distinctive vocals of maddy prior. Jun 09, 2016 the blacksmith chords by steeleye span.
The original version of thomas the rhymer was a 6minute song that alternated rock and acoustic. At least five live recordings of thomas the rhymer with several steeleye span lineups are or were. Along with fairport convention they are amongst the best known acts of the british folk revival, and were among the most commercially successful, thanks to their hit singles gaudete. Pivotal english folkrockers who brilliantly interpreted traditional material before going electric behind maddy priors ethereal voice. Present the very best of steeleye span is the 17th studio album by steeleye span, released. I heard steeleye span perform a tongue in cheek a cappella version of the buddy holly song rave on, on the radio, a few years ago. A rare collection 19721996 maddy prior, steeleye span. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from steeleye span at the discogs marketplace. Thomas the rhymer steeleye span song info allmusic.
They played a great set of storm force ten and live at last titles. The very best of steeleye span present re recorded versions. Emily lyle, by the way, notes that the earliest references in the ballads to historical characters or events are in the late th century the time of the earliest named poet in scots, thomas of erceldoune called the rhymer, who. Having loved the two 70s hits and the shouldhavebeenahit thomas the rhymer and proud owner of all three on vinyl singles, i have. I was unaware that they had recorded the song until recently. Steeleye span thomas the rhymer lyrics lyricsfreak. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Steeleye span formed in 1969 from members of fairport convention and out of the ashes. Thomas the rhymer true thomas lay on huntlie bank a fairy he spied with his. Still active today, they are, along with fairport convention, amongst the best known acts of the british folk revival, and were among the most commercially successful, thanks to their hit singles gaudete and all around my hat. Maddy prior, tim hart, bob johnson, peter knight, rick kemp, nigel pegrum. Adapting the folk legend of thomas the rhymer, a scottish borders character from a village called earlston where he is commemorated to this day who has dalliances with the queen of elfland.
As a great fan of the pentangle, fairport convention, and the incredible string band in the late 1960s and early 1970s, i suspect i fell victim to the confusion between the steely dan and steeleye span names, as the former was much easier to stumble across on. Steeleye span thomas the rhymer lyrics genius lyrics. Steeleye span a stack of steeleye span releases discogs. Song information for thomas the rhymer steeleye span on allmusic. They had four top 40 albums and achieved a certified gold record with sales of all around my hat. Now, thats more like it a true steeleye span classic. The classic lineup with titles from below the salt up to all around my hat. Park records prkcddvd156 the 50th anniversary tour cd. Steeleye span the blacksmith chords ultimateguitar. Now we are six again by steeleye span on amazon music. Listen free to steeleye span spanning the years the blacksmith, my johnny was a shoemaker and more.
Listen to steeleye span soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 405 tracks. True thomas sat on huntley bank and he beheld a lady gay a lady that was brisk and bold come riding oer the ferny brae. Although two session drummers had been employed on the groups. Check out thomas the rhymer by steeleye span on amazon music. Steeleye span are an english folk rock band formed in 1969. We have 2 albums and 52 song lyrics in our database. In more recent times, thomas the rhymer has cropped up in a poem by rudyard kipling. Steeleye span featuring maddy prior album 9 versions. Listen free to steeleye span the best of steeleye span. Beginning with amplified traditional songs, the group later adopted a more rock. Gay woods provides most of the lead vocals, although the other three members of the band all do the lead singing on at least one song each.
355 355 66 935 788 1376 713 379 802 135 219 1061 1439 858 246 118 1118 1361 820 294 1351 1247 1402 1400 1174 621 980 950 765 1286 327 1412 866 1350 164 654 1386 1199 748 165 930 1422 828 508 577 1018