Andy Jacobs drifted in and settled down into his favourite chair,
he let his mind wander for a while.
She watched his eyes unfocus, seeing things she didn't know were there,
but he caught her eye and broke into a smile.
He said " Cassie love we've decided.
Cassie love, I'm not sure I chose the right side,
but tomorrow I'll be standing on the line ".
Cassie took his hand in hers and said " I've never seen your face look so pale,
It reminds me of the first time we met.
You were standing at the bar and you looked nervous and I thought that you'd be sick,
but we laughed together 'til last orders rang.
You said, ' Cassie love I've decided,
Cassie love, you're the one I want to be with
and soon you'll be standing by my side.
I'll make you my bride in this fine month of April.' "
" For fifteen years I've worked down there and I'm not afraid to leave without a fight,
but I'm sure this'll be over in a week.
From the Cenotaph tomorrow we will march and let them see just how we're feeling.
We'll let them know we're not afraid to strike.
But Cassie love, it might be hard.
Cassie love, we've kids to feed and no money saved,
but at least I'm standing for what I believe in."
Cassie took his hand in hers and said, " I'll stand beside you all the way,
just promise me you won't cause any trouble."
As the month got underway Andy started coming home much less,
the kids almost forgot what he looked like.
" Cassie love, I thought you understood.
Cassie love, we're fighting for our way of life
And I have to help the lads out on the line.
They'll not make me a fool in this fine month of April."
Just to raise a little cash Andy went back to the only thing he knew,
illegal but he saw no other way.
Digging coal from the banks of the train-tracks and selling it on,
digging in the dark so no-one saw.
" Cassie love, I've let you down.
Cassie love, this hasn't gone the way I planned,
I never thought that I'd be living off the land."
Then one evening he went down to find some kids had set the signal box alight ,
he watched as it was razed to the ground.
But the seam below caught fire and Andy's coal burned just out of sight.
He hid and watched the flames grow higher.
" Cassie love, the smoke kept rising.
Cassie love, it was like watching my hopes and fears,
I'm afraid I won't re-build them for many years.
Maybe I'm a fool in this fine month of April.
Maybe I'm a fool to put you all through this.
Perhaps I should have listened to my conscience,
maybe I'm a fool,
maybe I'm a fool. "
Two of the British Folk music’s most accomplished and admired performers.
Kathryn and Sean have played the world
over in a number of guises however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener.
For over a quarter of a century now Kathryn and Sean have established themselves as pillars of modern British Folk....more
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Such a broad range of roots music styles; trad English, modern Scottish, Americana.
The first track is fabulous, took me right back to teenage years listening to Fairport.
Hope it gets the recognition it deserves Derrick Turner
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Psych-folk with a late 60s / early 70s flavour. If you like Nick Drake or Fairport Convention you will enjoy this. It's an observation of change and a celebration of a hazy, high summer harvest. The music transports you to the moorlands and mill towns of Northern England. Dark and open and embellished with beautiful melodies and thoughtful lyrics.
This is album of the year 2021 for me. distant planet
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I normally only listen to electronic music, but after listening to this album months ago I found it kept calling out to me. Now after purchasing it I can see why. I am totally addicted to its beauty and harmony. Thank you so much for the wax version, as it is the only form of music I collect. kaosskid
Sweet harmonies & strummed melodies; the duo delve into decades-old folk, jazz, and country to find a timeless kind of love and connection. Bandcamp New & Notable May 23, 2018
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Two absolutely magic Halsall moments. Taking on Alice Coltrane's "Journey" and delivering something that does full justice to the original is simply outstanding :) 8000records