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Folk Songs and Tunes From the British Isles

by The New Scorpion Band

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    The Classic CD recording with the original lineup and 6 page booklet first published in 1999

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Sailing Over the Dogger Bank 04:04
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Heaven's a Bar 04:18
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May Song 03:53
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The New Rigged Ship, Off She Goes 03:13
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Row On 05:17
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Hopping Down in Kent 03:02
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Scots Set, Ye Banks and Braes, The Iron Man, The Devil Amongst the Taylors, The High Road to Linton 07:07
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John Barleycorn 03:30
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Blow the Candles Out 04:15
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Scan Tester's Polkas 03:24
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Wheat 04:59
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12.
The Fox, The Fox Chase 10:09
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“The vocals by Tim Laycock are superb, the vocal arrangements are moving and beautiful, and the standard of musicianship is exceptional. This lineup deserves success, this album is a winner.” - Living Tradition

“An altogether joyful noise.” - Taplas

“Boisterous and full of swagger.....a satisfying set which shows how varied an all-acoustic British folk band can be” - Folk on Tap

“The breadth and variety that is included is staggering... powerful group singing with tremendous accompaniments for the raucous; and sensitive well-crafted masterpieces for the discerning ear. Don't just buy the CD, book the band... go and hear them and think yourself fortunate you live in a time when people still produce such wonderful, wonderful musical entertainment.” - EFDSS Magazine

"It seems a long time since I listened to a record and then wanted to play it again straight away... every time I have listened to it I have heard something new... it is difficult to single out individual tracks for special mention - I liked them all. Suffice to say that both the singing and the playing display an all-too-rare freshness and vitality. The musicians obviously enjoy playing together. This is just the sort of CD I would choose for my 'Desert Island Discs'!” - Eddie Upton
"The vocals are handled very well by a number of band members, who do both solo and harmonies beautifully. Special mention goes to Tim Laycock, whose lovely clear voice leads most of the songs... try out this disc, which is highly recommended.” - Dirty Linen, USA

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released December 26, 2023

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The New Scorpion Band England, UK

The New Scorpion Band is one of the most entertaining and original groups in British traditional music. Their virtuosic playing, rich vocal harmonies, sophisticated musical arrangements and spectacular collection of traditional and historical instruments combine to create the distinctive sound that has won the New Scorpion Band a wide following, both in Britain and internationally. ... more

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