True North is an album of field recorded traditional songs of each respective Northern English county, recorded on, or around the highest point of each county.
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True North is an album of field recorded traditional songs of each respective Northern English county, recorded on, or around the highest point of each county.
Includes unlimited streaming of True North
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
ships out within 60 days
£20GBPor more
about
Recorded on the historic Liverpool Docks.
lyrics
At Liverpool Docks we bid adieu
To Kate and Polly and Sal and Sue.
Our anchor’s weighed and the sails unfurled,
We’ve bound halfway across the world,
The wind it blows from east-nor’east,
Our ships she sails nine knots at least.
And the girls stand on the docks and cry.
While there’s grog we’ll ne’er say die,
At last the captain comes aboard,
Our sails are bent and we’re manned and stored.
And the Peter’s hoisted at the fore,
Goodbye to the girls we’ll see no more,
One day the man on the lookout,
“There’s a sail to the wind’ard,“ he will shout,
She’s a pilot standing out from the land
And it’s up on deck comes every man.
Now when we get to Liverpool docks
Pretty young girls come down in flocks.
And one to the other you’ll hear ’em say,
“Oh, here comes Jack with his ten months pay.
I see he’s homeward bound,
I see he’s homeward bound.”
And when we get to the Dog and Bell
There’s good pizon for to sell,
In comes old Grouser with a smile,
Saying, “Drink me lads, it’s worth your while,
I see you’re homeward bound,
I see you’re homeward bound.”
When your money’s all gone and spent,
None to be borrowed no more to be lent,
In comes old Grouser with a frown,
“Get up, Jack, let John sit down,
I see you’re outward bound,
I see you’re outward bound.”
Then poor old Jack must understand
The ships in the docks are wanting hands.
And he ups his gear as he’s done before
And he says goodbye to his native shore
I see you’re outward bound,
I see you’re outward bound.
credits
from True North,
track released January 26, 2024
Johnny Campbell - Vocals, Guitar
Johnny has performed over 600 shows, toured 22 countries from USA, Mainland & E.Europe, Scandinavia & Nordic
countries.
Performing established festivals such as Belladrum Festival & Tradfest Edinburgh & being billed with BBC Folk award nominees & winners in recent years such as Stick In the Wheel, Martin Carthy, Ye Vagabonds, Lankum, Daoiri Farrell, Ewan McLennan, The Men They Couldn't Hang....more
supported by 13 fans who also own “Homeward Bound”
Just another Superb well delivered album by this wonderful versatile artist very well recorded produced its a must for anyone's collection. Nancys vocals are brilliant as ever..
stand out album. maz2
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Three of the most talented folk/roots/acoustic artists currently at the very top of their game. Spoiler alert; is Spanish Lady actually about Catherine of Aragon or have I been reading too much Hilary Mantel? ***** bass_campdelta
Sweet harmonies & strummed melodies; the duo delve into decades-old folk, jazz, and country to find a timeless kind of love and connection. Bandcamp New & Notable May 23, 2018
The haunting new record from Canadian folk artist Avi C. Engel bridges old and new traditions with a minimalist approach. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 24, 2024
supported by 10 fans who also own “Homeward Bound”
Because I couldn't decide what my favourite track was. It's a beautiful album and every track could be my favourite. However, I am a soppy git so I chose stowaway. Thank you Jon and keep up the good work. amediamonkey