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The Curate's Egg

Poor Old Horse
The Curate's Egg

Poor Old Horse, named from the eponymous shanty (Roud 513), was a trans-Atlantic folk trio founded by David Jones, Tom Gibney, and former Young Tradition singer Heather Wood. On this release, they present a mix of Anglo-American folk music, including the classic ballads “Reynardine” and “Jimmy Randall,” devotional songs, love songs, and more. Taking inspiration from the likes of the Copper Family, The New Lost City Ramblers, Doc Watson, and Shirley Collins (from whom Wood learned the song “Briggs Fair”), the selections here take from the best of British and American folk styles, resulting in a tight and gripping program.

Track Listing

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George Collins Poor Old Horse 03:49
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Claudy Banks Poor Old Horse 02:56
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That Was Before I Met You Poor Old Horse 03:10
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Reynardine Poor Old Horse 02:13
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Lady Isabel and the Elf Knight Poor Old Horse 06:09
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Frigate Amphitrite Poor Old Horse 03:19
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We Have Fed Our Sea Poor Old Horse 03:55
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Nothing so Grand as a War Poor Old Horse 01:07
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Titanic Poor Old Horse 03:35
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The Outside Track Poor Old Horse 04:01
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The Bright Shining Morning Poor Old Horse 04:10
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Brigg Fair Poor Old Horse 01:45
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Jimmy Randall Poor Old Horse 04:32
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Will My Mother Know Me There? Poor Old Horse 02:49
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Farewell and Adieu Poor Old Horse 03:08
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Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still Poor Old Horse 03:08
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Bogie's Bonnie Belle Poor Old Horse 03:09
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Daniel Prayed Poor Old Horse 02:52
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When This Old Hat Was New Poor Old Horse 03:34