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The Squire and the Parson

from Philosophers, Poets and Kings by Kate Rusby

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    This 17th studio album from Kate seamlessly blends old and new across 12-tracks of traditional folk, covers and self-penned songs.The album is a deeply personal collection which pays homage to her family and musical heritage, and home life in Yorkshire. With Philosophers, Poets & Kings, Kate raises a toast to her parents. She recalls an upbringing filled with music; whether recording songs performed during wine-fuelled family singalongs or her formative years spent watching festival performances by famed musicians.

    1 Jenny
    2 Bogey's Bonnie Belle
    3 Philosophers, Poets and Kings
    4 Until Morning
    5 Crazy Man Michael
    6 Don't Go Away
    7 The Squire and the Parson
    8 The Wanderer
    9 Farmer's Toast
    10 As the Lights Go Out
    11 Jenny (Ordinary Remix) bonus track CD only
    12 Halt the Wagons

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THE SQUIRE AND THE PARSON
K.Rusby (& Steve Rusby!) PRS/MCPS

Based on an old tale from the village of Cawthorne, my Dad and me have been batting this song about for a number of years, usually after wine! Now here it is, finally finished. We did it Dad!

lyrics

The squire and the parson fine set out one day so fair,
To Noblethorpe they made their way, such a proud and dignified pair,
The squire to the parson “we must return while light,
Upon this road there has been seen a highway man of the night.”

The coach arrived then at the hall that stood so large and grand,
Thirsty from the journey there strong wine they did demand,
So wine they had and more besides, ’til laughter did resound,
They didn’t see the daylight fade as darkness crept around.

Homeward bound the pair set out, less proud, less dignified,
Bawdy songs could be heard from the coach inside,
Then came the order from within “Good coachman halt right here,
For we have spied the highwayman there in the dark so near.”

The courage they drank came to the fore and each declared they’d fight,
From both doors of the coach they flew and leapt into the night,
Round the back they found the fiend with flailing fists they led,
Tired and bleeding he gave up, into the night he fled.

The coachman watched in disbelief the comical scene play out,
As the squire and the parson they knocked each other about,
The two of them there in the dark, coats torn and eyes all black,
Climbed up into the coach again both proud of their attack.

Next morning down with the servants were squeals full of delight,
The coachman stood recounting the scene he saw last night,
At lunch the pair they boasted of the knocks that fiend he took,
The butler swallowed his laughter and slyly winked at the cook.

credits

from Philosophers, Poets and Kings, released May 17, 2015
Vocals
Kate Rusby

Guitar & Tenor Guitars
Damien O’Kane

Double Bass
Duncan Lyall

Diatonic Accordion
Nick Cooke

Whistles
Michael McGoldrick

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Kate Rusby England, UK

Forever proud to call herself a folk singer, Kate celebrates her own 50 yrs with her 'Established 1973' tours.

2022 marked 30 yrs as a professional musician with the album 30:Happy Returns

Hand Me Down (2020) was her highest-charting album.

Named in the Top 10 Folk Voices of the Century and a Mercury Prize in 1999

Yorkshire roots the carols in her Christmas tour. ... more

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