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The names of Scottish Folk BandThe folk band, in its various forms, has a history that goes back to the wandering minstrels of the Middle Ages. Much inventiveness and history has gone into the naming of bands, some traditional, some definitely not.. Here are some band names:- " Time of Your Life ; Whapweasel Europe ; Whiskey in the Jar ; Woodsiders Barn Dance Band ; Minstrels Gallery; Jug of Punch; Houghton Weavers; The Fife; Creweneck Ceilidh Band; ThingumaJig; Barn Dance Band; JEZREELS; Siansa; Steeleye Span; Lunasa; " Folk Song's Fascinating WordsFolk 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:- "Common Sailors - - - I'm the man before the mast - That ploughs the raging sea - And on this simple subject - Will you please enlighten me - Common sailors we are called - Come tell me the reason why - And on this simple subject I'll reply - Chorus: - Don't you call us common sailors anymore - Don't you call us common sailors anymore - Good things to you we bring - Don't you call us common men - We're as good as anybody that's on shore - 2. The young girls of this country - Their growing days we bless - We brings them silks and satins - Out of which they makes a dress - To gain the heart of some young man - As fancy dresses do - Don't never despise the sailor boys - That sails the ocean blue - Chorus: CLICK HERE [About Scottish Folk Bands] [Ensembles in West Sussex wedding music repertoire] [About West Sussex] [About music in West Sussex] [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] |