Musick Of Olde England

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Release Date: 2001

Label: River Records

Enjoy this delightful selection of all the very best traditional folk songs, dance tunes and love songs from England's past. The music includes traditional favourites such as Greensleeves, Early One Morning, The Ashgrove and Under the Greenwood Tree as well as Pastime with Good Companye and other music composed by King Henry VIII himself. There are also the favourite dances and songs of Queen Elizabeth I, as well as love songs like It was a lover and his lass, written for Shakespeare's plays. The music ends with the hauntingly beautiful Fairest Isle by Purcell. Along with informative sleeve notes, this collection features authentic performances using period instruments to let you step back in time and enjoy the true sounds of olde England.

Produced under licence to Historic Royal Palaces.
RRCD28/HRP. This compilation ℗ and © 2001 River Records

Track timings are not stated on the release and are taken from a PC.