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Magpie Lane - Jack In The Green / Jack's Alive

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Uploaded by on Nov 6, 2009

Jack-in-the-Green / Jack's Alive perfomed here by Magpie Lane and produced by Tim Healey.

The opening song written in the traditional style by Martin Graebe; Joanne Acty learnt it in Kent ( I presume she may have arranged this). The tune that follows seems to have been played both as a jig and a reel. The first version was printed in Wilson's "Companion to the Ballroom (1816). The seconed was played by morris musicians at Badby in Northamptonshire but also turns up in "Tunes for the Violin" a manuscript tune book belonging to Dorset fiddler Thomas Hardy, father of the novelist.

I do not own the song, paintings or photos in this video. It is mearly an attempt tell the story of this song, prefomed so well by Magpie Lane. I have no connection with either Magpie Lane or Beautiful Jo Records other than listening to the CD's and being a fan of Magpie Lane and Ian Giles.
I feel that everyone should hear Magpie Lane.

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  • Jethro Tull's 'Jack in the Green' brought me to here! ..I'm happy it did..I've discovered Magpie Lane...........I want to dance to this naked in the woods!...........straight to my Playlist!

  • @Torkgasmicgirl8 Thank you for visting my channel. Magpie Lane perform some great music (hope you enjoy my other Magpie Lane slideshows). I'm glad to know that someone else likes them too.

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  • Samhian coming soon! Bessed Be from Texas all y'all.

  • @noonoobaggins Absolutely - even if they abolish the BH they can't take our pride and spirit. We'll carry on celebrating and honouring regardless. As long as the festivals themselves don't die off - it would be a shame to lose that fantastic, positive energy and vibe. It's amazing what such a gathering can do to life the spirits! :-)

  • @akrylicspikeproject Your so right. Funny but when I was at school it was about Jesus but you never see Robert Powell on that BH anymore. Or am I just to old and my memory is playing tricks ;-)

    I'll keep Beltane, Samhain and mid-winter alive in my household while I have breath in my body.

  • @noonoobaggins A time for children to remember Easter Bunnies & chocolate eggs? They'd never spoil that, surely. I mean chocolate and fictional cartoon/CG furry creatures are important, not to mention a major cash-in for the kiddywinks film industry with the success of 'Hop'. It's all about the money, not the tradition...hence why they're choosing May Day, because there's no marketing associated with it and therefore it simply "ruins business & trade"... pah!

  • @akrylicspikeproject yep, seems we are to become a bland nation. Hard to celebrate May day/ Belatane if the BH is later in the year, eh!

  • Here's hoping that we don't have these celebrations spoilt next year if the gov. abolish the May Bank Hols.

    I've joined the FB petition & here's a link with more info for those interested.

    hastingsjack(dot)co(dot)uk/mai­n

  • @noonoobaggins Absolutely. I caught the sun a lot that weekend. I and my gf both spent all day, every day whilst in Hastings. The finale had the most amazing, intense atmosphere. Despite the trendy/townie-types and the bikers' rally it was brilliant.

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