Geordie Folk Songs – Howay Lads & Lasses Sing Weh A Sang
Geordie Folk Songs – Howay Lads & Lasses Sing Weh A Sang
Geordie folk are still interested in the songs that were sang in the theatres and fairs of old Geordieland, the songs portray a life set in the historic industrial , seafaring, fishing and farming communities of Northumberland, Durham & Tyneside.
The most famous of these songs are of course Geordie Ridley’s -The Blaydon Races and “When The Boat Comes In”.
Much has been written about the most popular Geordie folk songs and tales, so instead of simply repeating what has already been said we will link you to some of the excellent information that is already available.
These links will include existing mp3/4 downloads, interactive web pages and video links and examples of what could become the Geordie folk songs of the future.
Click on an mp3 links below to listen to some of the best well known folk songs.
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- Cushy Butterfield (MP3)
- The Lambton Worm (MP3)
- Byker Hill & Walker Shore (MP3)
- Keep Your Feet Still (MP3)
- The Lambton Worm Interactive Story
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Future Geordie Folk Songs?
Could any of the following Geordie songs become future Geordie folk songs?
Sadly, Geordie Legend Ronnie Lambert is no longer with us. Ronnie was the person we have to thank for one of the most famous Geordie songs of all time which simply makes Geordies living all over the world think of the day when they will coming home to Newcastle ( it comes at the end of the video). Ronnie will be forever remembered by his true Geordie fans.
Or what about the classic “Why Aye Man” from Mark Knopfler, could this become a folk song sung by Geordies in 100 to 200 years time?
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Date: July 3, 2010