1. |
||||
|
Schooldays over, come on then, John -
Time to be getting your pit boots on.
On with your sark and moleskin trousers,
Time you was on your way.
Time you was learning the pitman’s job
And earning the pitman’s pay.
Come on then, Jim, it’s time to go -
Time you was working down below.
Time to be handling a pick and shovel,
You start at the pit today.
Time you was learning the collier’s job
And earning a collier’s pay.
Come on then, Dai, it’s almost light -
Time you was off to the anthracite.
The morning mist is on the valley,
It’s time you was on your way,
Time you was learning the miner’s job
And earning a miner’s pay.
|
||||
2. |
||||
3. |
||||
4. |
||||
5. |
||||
6. |
||||
7. |
||||
8. |
||||
9. |
||||
10. |
||||
11. |
||||
12. |
||||
13. |
||||
14. |
||||
15. |
||||
16. |
||||
17. |
||||
18. |
||||
19. |
||||
20. |
Kathryn Williams - Alone
02:26
|
|||
21. |
||||
Ewan MacColl London, UK
This site is maintained by the MacColl family, aiming to make Ewan's catalogue available to download.
Ewan MacColl is
known to most as a songwriter and singer, but he was also of significant influence in the worlds of theatre and radio broadcasting. His art reached huge numbers through the folk clubs, greater numbers through his recordings and untold millions through the radio.
... more
Ewan MacColl recommends:
First Time Ever: Songs From A Memoir (Double CD)
by Peggy Seeger
Peggy Seeger's catalogue is now available on Bandcamp. Check out her old and new recordings.
go to albumIf you like Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan MacColl, you may also like:
Bloody Noses EP
by Richard Thompson
supported by 11 fans who also own “Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan MacColl”
John Drumbo French from Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band worked with Thompson on two albums along with Fred Frith and Henry Kaiser. Those two French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson albums led me to this. Also, Richard Thompson taught Hugh Cornwell (of The Stranglers) how to play the bass guitar in a band when they were both at the same school (Emil and The Detectives?). With a career spanning 50 years and playing with two of my heroes (French and Cornwell) Thompson has produced a fascinating EP.
go to album
Serpent's Tears
by Richard Thompson
supported by 10 fans who also own “Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan MacColl”
There's a similarity in song writing between Richard Thompson and Hugh Cornwell which maybe isn't surprising as they went to the same school at the same time, although Thompson is older. Due to Thompson's association with John French of Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band I searched for his work on the Bandcamp app. French, Thompson and Cornwell all have albums on the app which I'm very pleased about. Only Thompson has released contemporary albums, much to his credit.
go to album
Live From London
by Richard Thompson
supported by 8 fans who also own “Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan MacColl”
Guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire. Once heard, never forgotten.
go to album
Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection 2
by Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection
A kaleidoscopic collection of folk, jazz, and pop from this Nashville musician topped with gentle, soothing vocal melodies.
go to album
The British folk artist returns with his latest album which is both intimate and sparse.
go to album
