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Set to the tune of ‘The Parting Glass,’ these words were originally written for Show of Hand’s 2016 Great War ‘Centenary’ album. The haunting and beautiful voices of the Lost Sound Choir from Dartmoor, under the direction of Sandra Smith, accompany me here. I’m deeply grateful to Sandra and Annabelle Knowles for their masterful arrangements.......
5 minutes
From the Steve Knightley Winter Yards album
Languages: English Subtitles: No
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This song emerged as a lament during the lockdown, a time when we all felt the profound loss of connection, community and live entertainment. I use the metaphor of a family-run country fair to convey that yearning for shared experiences. My heartfelt thanks go to my friend Josh Podbury who, with his experience of working ‘the loads’ provided the practical language and
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A special solo excerpt from The David Hall concert March 2024 ... Steve performs his latest composition to an enthralled audience
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