The beautiful cover artwork by Natalie Reid shows a variety of scenes and characters which crop up in the themes of the album.
Inside is a 12 page booklet with full lyrics and credit. Design by Ivan Nascimento, it also highlights the characters from the songs. Look out for the little surprise when you remove the CD from the case!
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I was brought up in Sheffield but not of high degree,
My parents doted on me, they had no child but me,
I roamed about in pleasure just as my fancy led
'Til I was bound apprentice then all my joys were fled
I did not like my master, he did not treat me well,
I made a resolution not long with him to dwell,
One evening from my parents and him I ran away,
I steered my course to London and cursed be the day
A very rich young lady from London met me there,
She offered me great wages to serve her for a year,
At last with great persuasion with her I did agree
To go and live in Holland which proved my destiny
I had not been in Holland scarce one month, two or three
Before my honoured mistress grew very fond of me,
She said, "I've gold and silver, I've houses and I've land,
If you’ll consent to live with me they'll be at your command"
I said, "Dear honoured lady, I cannot wed you now
For I have lately promised and made a solemn vow
To wed with dearest Polly, your handsome chambermaid,
Excuse me, honoured mistress, she has my heart betrayed"
She flew into a passion and turned her back on me,
Resolved by he who made her to take revenge on me,
The gold ring on her finger, as I was passing by,
She slipped into my pocket and for it I must die
My mistress swore I’d robbed her and I was quickly brought
To stand before the justice to answer for the fault,
Long time I pleaded innocent but that would not avail,
She swore so false against me and I was sent to jail
The day of execution, and on that fateful day
I pray'd the people round me to come and pity me,
Take warning from my downfall, I bid the world adieu,
Farewell my dearest Polly, I died through loving you,
Farewell my dearest Polly, I died through loving you
credits
from Distant Havens,
released October 9, 2017
Traditional lyrics; melody by Patrick Dean; arranged by Patrick Dean and The Foxglove Trio
The Foxglove Trio is a group of multi-instrumentalists who perform mostly traditional songs from around the British Isles in
English and Welsh. Gathering material from sessions, published song collections and contemporary artists, these talented musicians are making a name for themselves on the UK folk scene for their beautiful harmonies, creative new arrangements and engaging live performances....more
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Distinctive and different from what may well be the only recorded music available from Christine Cooper. Constantly revisiting to remind me just how good this is and to wish Christine well for the future. badgerist67
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Love the complexity of this track and the rising and falling of the violins, and the texture. Makes me want to dance.
Thank you so much for this album. I really love it, and find it really inspiring my own work on the Witchcraft Trials ❤️ tararosehip