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Jon Boden sings The Trees They Do Grow High

Posted by Christopher Friedenthal on 22 September 2010

Jon Boden and Fay Hield sing The Trees They Do Grow High from the A Folk Song a Day project. He also talks to Bright Young Folk about A Folk Song a Day, why he’s doing it, how he chooses which songs will feature and his approach to internet debate.

Recorded near Dungworth, Sheffield on 16 July 2010. Thanks to Fay & Jon for hosting the interview.

Jon Boden Fay Hield

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MMMH, Unfortunately I heard the Joan Baez version. This is torture.

terrybriody
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This really is tuneless - can anyone explain why these singers are singing in this unnatural style and why they adopt such an odd accent whilst singing?

terrybriody
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great concentration. very difficult to focus while you’re singing another’s song. Jon Boden is truly a folk singer. nice to hear, during the interview, that he mentions Barry Dransfield. Jon Boden folk-rocks!!!

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