Scarborough fair. by Andy Hay

The song dates back at least to the mid-17th century, Even earlier from a similar Scottish melody. and versions of its riddling quarrel between lovers setting each other impossible tasks feature prominently in the Child Ballads, songs anthologised in the 19th century by Francis James Child. Ewan MacColl recorded a version in 1957.

Martin Carthy sang the song as we know it today and popularised by Mr Simon.

My roots are from the area of NE England and the east of Scotland. And even in this tuning i find the opening reference to John Coltrane. Everything is everything. My life is in jazz but 1 foot totally rooted in the echoes of our forefather and mothers song and dance.

This is my version recorded as is as usual with very little dressing . I have taken more from the traditional lyrics. I hope you will keep and enjoy , downloading or any contribution is helping towards getting my new album out here x

One Love

Andy.

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