| Description | Final version of the fifth programme in 'The Song Carriers' series
Track 1: silence 0.09 mins
Track 2: programme introduction and example of wassailing song recorded at Malpas, Cornwall in 1956 2.14 mins
Track 3: discussion of the tradition of wassailing associated with seasonal rituals and ceremonies around the time of Christmas, and folk carols 2.05 mins
Track 4: William Partridge of Cinderford, Gloucestershire sings 'The Cherry Tree Carol' 4.33 mins
Track 5: discussion of old custom of wassailing the apple trees 0.55 mins
Track 6: Harry and Walter Seally from Ashprior, Somerset sing 'Wassail Song' 1.19 mins
Track 7: discussion of connection between pagan customs and Christian church 1.01 mins
Track 8: Peter Jones of Ross, Herefordshire sings 'Holly and the Ivy' 2.27 mins
Track 9: discussion of folk carols 0.31 mins
Track 10: Emily Bishop of Bromsberrow Heath, Herefordshire sings 'Christmas Now is Drawing Near at Hand' 1.43 mins
Track 11: discussion of traditions and customs around All Souls Day 0.38 mins
Track 12: Matthew Hollinshead of Congleton, Cheshire sings 'Souling song' 1.56 mins
Track 13: discussion of lost customs and traces of them in folk songs, including practice of hunting the wren on St Stephen's Day or Boxing Day 1.18 mins
Track 14: Jack Elliott of Birtley, Co. Durham sings 'Billy the Bob' 1.56 mins
Track 15: discussion of Puck Fair and other ritual events involving goats 0.56 mins
Track 16: Christy Purcell sings 'Puck Fair' 2.42 mins
Track 17: discussion of wassail and the singers who passed the traditions on
Track 18: Phil Tanner of Llangennith, Glamorgan sings 'The Wassail Song' 2.45 mins
Total: 29.44 mins
Dubber's reference number: PLA KF565D0022680 |