Songs from Shakespeare's Plays and Songs of His Time
Songs from Shakespeare’s Plays and Songs of His Time is a sound-tapestry of the popular music performed during the life and times of William Shakespeare (1564–1616), interpreted by Tom Kines. He is joined by Ewen McCuaig on harpsichord, Joan Steele on recorder, and Joyce Sands on cello. Ten of the songs were directly referenced by characters in some of Shakespeare’s plays, including the English ballad “Greensleeves,” alluded to in The Merry Wives of Windsor. The liner notes provide background information and song lyrics.
Track Listing
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101
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Peg o' Ramsay (Twelfth Night) | Tom Kines | 1:20 | |
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102
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When That I was a Tiny Little Boy (Twelfth Night) | Tom Kines | 1:41 | |
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103
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Heart's Ease (Romeo and Juliet) | Tom Kines | 1:34 | |
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104
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Willow, Willow (Othello) | Tom Kines | 2:26 | |
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105
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Heigh-ho for a Husband (Much Ado About Nothing) | Tom Kines | 2:32 | |
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106
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Caleno Custore Me (Henry V) | Tom Kines | 2:05 | |
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107
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Light o' Love (Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing) | Tom Kines | 1:51 | |
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108
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Greensleves (Merry Wives of Windsor) | Tom Kines | 2:42 | |
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109
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O Mistress Mine (Twelfth Night) | Tom Kines | 1:34 | |
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110
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It was a Lover and his Lass (As You Like It) | Tom Kines | 3:05 | |
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201
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The Agincourt Song | Tom Kines | 2:24 | |
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202
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Ah, the Syghes that Come from the Heart | Tom Kines | 2:24 | |
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203
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The Cobbler's Jig | Tom Kines | 1:11 | |
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204
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Pastime with Good Company | Tom Kines | 2:06 | |
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205
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The Spanish Lady | Tom Kines | 1:52 | |
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206
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High Barbaree | Tom Kines | 2:51 | |
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207
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The Three Ravens | Tom Kines | 4:02 | |
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208
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All in a Garden Green | Tom Kines | 1:48 |
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