Cold Snap: Traditional and Contemporary Songs and Ballads

Husband-and-wife folksinger-songwriters Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger offer an intriguing collection of “traditional and contemporary songs and ballads.” They are accompanied by Ewan’s sons Calum and Neill on guitars, along with guitarist Alan Prosser and fiddler Ian Telfer. Recorded in England in 1978, MacColl and Seeger split the singing duties, with MacColl singing eight songs and Seeger six. The instrumental “Dull Monday” completes the recording. MacColl includes two of his songs, “The Lag’s Song” and “The Parliamentary Polka” in the collection. Liner notes include the track listing, song lyrics, and background information about each selection.

Track Listing

101	The Riddle Song	Peggy Seeger	02:50
102	Brave Honest Jack Tar	Ewan MacColl	02:04
103	Allende's Song	Peggy Seeger	04:17
104	Johnny Sangster	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:30
105	Tam Lin	Ewan MacColl	09:05
106	Dull Monday	Peggy Seeger	02:08
107	The Lag's Song	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:14
201	Parliamentary Polka	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:17
202	Barbara Allen	Peggy Seeger	06:29
203	As I Came in by Fisherraw	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:05
204	Song for Calum	Peggy Seeger	02:31
205	The Fishy Crab	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	03:17
206	Willie Reilly	Peggy Seeger	04:37
207	The Ale-Wife	Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger	02:42
208	Thoughts of Time	Peggy Seeger	03:58