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The names of Folk 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:- " Nightwatch ; Nothing Sacred ; The Oak Apple Band, ; ODE ; Off the Rails ; The Old Boys , the Derby Morrismen Ceilidh Band ; Old Hat Dance Band ; Old Hog ; The Old Peculiar Dance Band ; Old School Band. ; Old Swan Band ; One The Rum ; Peeping Tom ; Pepper in the Brandy ; Phoenix English Country Barn Dance Band ; " 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 Folk Bands] [Ensembles in Cotswolds wedding music repertoire] [About Cotswolds] [About music in Cotswolds] [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] |