Our new version of the traditional song which Nina found the words to in William Henry Hadow's 'Songs of The British Islands' - an old schools songbook full of folk songs from the early 1900s.

Originally set to a 17th Century tune, Nina reset the words to a new tune as, being a no-nonsense, outdoorsy Northern lass herself, the lyrics really appealed. With tongue in cheek Mark and Simon, the two Southern born members of the band, decided that adding the tune 'Cock O' The North' into the song would be a perfect fit!

This is a digital single from our new album HEROES (which is set for release as a CD and as a digital download/stream on 29th April 2024).

You can order the album from our website - www.banter.band

LYRICS

A North country lass up to London did pass,
Although with her nature it did not agree,
Which made her repent and so often lament,
Still wishing again in The North for to be.

O the oak and the ash and the bonny ivy tree,
They flourish at home in my own country.

O fain would I be in The North country,
Where the lads and the lasses are making of hay,
For there should I see what is pleasant to me,
A mischief on them who enticed me away.

I like not the court nor the city resort,
Since there is no fancy for such maids as me,
Their pomp and their pride I can never abide,
Because with my humour it does not agree.


CREDITS

Single release - March 11, 2024
Music: Nina Zella
Lyrics: Traditional
Arrangement: Banter

Vocals and Keys: Nina Zella
Melodeon: Simon Care
Bass Guitar, Fiddle and Vocals: Mark Jolley
Drums, Percussion and Vocals: Tim Walker

Recorded and mixed at Far Heath Studios, Northampton by Angus Wallace.
Mastered by Nick Cooke (Nick Cooke Mastering).

Released on Mrs Casey Records.
Published by Banter.

All rights reserved (c) & (p) 2024 Banter Music.

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