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The names of Ceilidh BandThe folk dance band, in its various forms, has a history that goes back to the wandering minstrels of the Middle Ages. Much inventiveness and history has gone into the naming of bands, some traditional, some definitely not.. Here are some band names:- " Stocai ; Stömp ; Striding Edge ; Sundance ; Sunday Suits (and Muddy Boots) ; Sussex Pistols ; Swing the Cat ; Thimble Rigger and Skimmington Ride ; Tickled Pink ; Thingumajig ; This Way Up ; Tiger Moth/Orchestre Super Moth ; Time of your Life ; La Toque Bleu ; Token Women ; " Folk Song's Fascinating WordsFolk music is a reflection of the history of music through the ages, to modern day. Many of the great classical composers have drawn on folk tunes for inspiration for their symphonies and other great works. Similarly, the lyrics of folk songs provide a history of love, hate, politics and social change from the earliest days to the present. Hear is just one example:- "Common Sailors - - - I'm the man before the mast - That ploughs the raging sea - And on this simple subject - Will you please enlighten me - Common sailors we are called - Come tell me the reason why - And on this simple subject I'll reply - Chorus: - Don't you call us common sailors anymore - Don't you call us common sailors anymore - Good things to you we bring - Don't you call us common men - We're as good as anybody that's on shore - 2. The young girls of this country - Their growing days we bless - We brings them silks and satins - Out of which they makes a dress - To gain the heart of some young man - As fancy dresses do - Don't never despise the sailor boys - That sails the ocean blue - Chorus: CLICK HERE [About Ceilidh Bands] [Ensembles in Middlesex wedding music repertoire] [About Middlesex] [About music in Middlesex] [About Wedding Venues] [About Wedding Ceremonies registrars, ministers and music] [About other kinds of music such as jazz or folk] [Frequently Asked Questions FAQs] [Ensembles1] [Ensembles2] [Ensembles3] [Ensembles4] [Links] [Home Page] |