Singer's Request from Homecoming by Alex Cumming
I first heard this song many years ago on the Nic Jones album ‘From the Devil to a Stranger ‘, but I relearned of its joy from fabulous Rhode Island duo, The Vox Hunters. Benedict, Armand and I collaborated on a double headline gig with wonderful online gig icons, Live To Your Living Room, early in the pandemic and this was one of the songs we recorded remotely to play at the online show.
Tracklist
| 2. | Singer's Request | 4:01 |
Lyrics
Now the sun it doth decline,
Pour the beer and pour the wine;
Let us lead your thoughts astray
From the world and from the day.
Dark the night and long till day,
Do not bid us further stray. x2
We bring songs from history,
Love and war and mystery.
We can lead you from despair
Or can chill the darkening air.
You can choose to pass us by
With a cruel or scornful eye.
We will see the ending through;
Then we’ll turn and say to you …
Credits
Alex Cumming: Lead Vocals, Piano Accordion, Piano, Backing Vocals
Audrey Jaber: Fiddle
Rosie Calvert: Backing Vocals
Cate Clifford: Backing Vocals
Laurel Swift: Backing Vocals
Will Finn: Backing Vocals
License
All rights reserved.
Alex Cumming is a traditional Singer, Accordionist, Pianist and dance caller hailing from England, now living in Brattleboro VT, USA. He performs songs and tunes from around the United Kingdom and America with a great depth of knowledge of the tradition. Alex has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic dance-able accordion style, strong voice and his fun and engaging stage presence.