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Quotations about the Barn Dance BandThe barn dance 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:- " The Howff Band ; The International Ceilidh Collective ; The Little Band ; The Old Peculiar Dance Band ; The Quiet Men ; The Rarebits Ceilidh Band ; The Redwing Barndance Band ; The Sussex Pistols ; The Whole Caboodle ; ThingumaJig ; Time of Your Life ; Whapweasel Europe ; Whiskey in the Jar ; Woodsiders Barn Dance Band ; Minstrels Gallery; " 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:- "The 23rd of February - - On the 23rd of February, - The weather being clear. - We spied to be sure seven Turkish men-of-war, - Come a sailing from Algier. - Chorus: - To me ri fol leather ol, - ri fol leather ol, - ri fol leather ol lay. - Rol a diddle i, - rol a diddle i, - to me ri fol leather ol lay. - 2. Well the very first ship to come alongside, - Was called the Green Pea. - We fired to her a warning shot, - And quickly she did flee. - Chorus: - - 3. Well the very next ship to come alongside, - Was called the Prince so clear. - Commanded by the big Bagsham, - Come a sailing from Algier. - Chorus: CLICK HERE [About Barn Dance Bands] [Ensembles in Farnborough wedding music repertoire] [About Farnborough] [About music in Farnborough] [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] | | |