Willie O' Winsbury

[Dave Hicks]

An old ballad, here done as an instrumental (too many verses for me to sing) with mandolins, guitars and bass.

Thanks to several people in the RECORD subforum for comments on how to mix - any problems remaining are my own doing, of course.




As usual, the origin story is rather murky. Willie O’ Winsbury (Child Ballad 100, Roud 64) is perhaps of Scottish origin.

The lyrics hark back to a time when, umm, family dynamics were a bit different than today.

Nowadays it is usually performed to the tune of another old song, Fause Foodrage (Child 89) due to an error back in the 1960’s. (Richard Thompson used this tune for his song Farewell, Farewell.)

[ReneAsologuitar]

Hi Dave,
This tune is new to my ear, first time to listen to this, and very glad to hear your version.
Very peaceful and beautiful song, indeed!!!
Love this recording.
Rene

[Dave Hicks]

Originally Posted by ReneAsologuitar

Hi Dave,
This tune is new to my ear, first time to listen to this, and very glad to hear your version.
Very peaceful and beautiful song, indeed!!!
Love this recording.
Rene

Thank you, Rene. My favorite version with vocals is that by Pentangle.

D.H.

[rémy64]

nice version, very pleasant to listen to, congratulations

[Dave Hicks]

Originally Posted by rémy64

nice version, very pleasant to listen to, congratulations

Thank you for listening and commenting, Rémy.

D.H.