Tag Archives: June Tabor

Three spoonfuls of Martin Simpson

Posted on December 21, 2014 by dougaj4

According to Wikipedia, “Martin Simpson is regarded by many as one of the most skilled folk guitarists currently playing on the British and American folk scene”, with which my only disagreement would be that to characterise his music purely as … Continue reading →

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More from June Tabor and Eric Bogle

Posted on September 7, 2014 by dougaj4

No Man’s Land: Well how do you do, young Willie McBride,Do you mind if I sit here down by your gravesideAnd rest for a while ‘neath the warm summer sunI’ve been working all day and I’m nearly done.I see by … Continue reading →

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The Band Played Waltzing Matilda – June Tabor

Posted on September 1, 2014 by dougaj4

Folk singer June Tabor is as far as I’m aware the first artist to record Eric Bogle’s The Band Played Waltzing Matilda. This is in my opinion the definitive version. We are supposed to learn from our mistakes but never … Continue reading →

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