Uploaded by boliverful1 on Oct 14, 2009
An English folk song, of unknown authorship. Written somewhere between the late 1800s and early 1900s. The term "blackleg" is older slang meaning "scab". There was a great hostility among the unionized miners towards anyone who chose to cross their striking lines. This song is from Richard Thompson's 1000 Years Of Popular Music. While I have not heard the album in it's entirety, I have seen the show (with my mother) and found it to be extremely educational as well as musically stunning. Mr Thompson takes us through the centuries of various musical cultures.
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I saw Richard live on his 1000 years of popular music tour & he was amazing.
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I remember hearing this song when i was a kid as part of an educational history thing on bbc alway stayed with me and now i find this version. fantastic stuff
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@Frostfizz You lucky so-and-so.
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This ex miner thanks this great artist for his valuable work. One day it will touch someone who can make a real diference to the lives of ordinary people.
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Great version really shows Thompson off I'm a great fan
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This is an incredible rendition of a traditional song.
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he finds the perfect balance between everything
alhododo 1 year ago
@alhododo Yes, also with grace and humor as well. As brilliant and confident as his playing is, he never lets his ego stand in the way of the music....there's a certain humility belonging to Richard that's refreshing, given the caliber of his talent.
boliverful1 1 year ago 2