Hill of How (Bonus Track)

from Lincs to Land and Sea by Jan and Paul Ramsey

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Live bonus track from a Zoom session at Fiddler’s Dream International Open Mic, Phoenix, Arizona (2021).

The ‘Hill of How’ is an upward slope on the eastern boundary of Fulletby parish which is often mistaken by strangers to be a barrow or a huge tumulus. A refrain has been added.

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Thy chalky mountains Lindsey fair extend o’er many a mile
A healthy open fertile range as any in our isle
Yet of thy pleasant breezy hills not one of all I know
Calls up such sweet remembrances as does the Hill of How

And we will lift our voices over hill and vale
And sing in praise of the good old days and fill our glass with ale

As master of our village school when birds began to sing
And bursting blossoms plainly told the glad return of Spring
I’d take the children for a stroll to see the daisies grow
And hail the season with a song upon the Hill of How

No wild neglected barren waste around thy base is spread
No dreary caverns pierce thy sides no gloomy pines o’er head
But gentle hillocks white with sheep or cultured by the plough
And shady groves and fertile fields adorn thy prospect How

Now in the sere and yellow leaf while life and strength shall last
I’ll sometimes saunter up thy sides to muse upon the past
I’ve had my cares, I’ve had my joys, to fate's decree I vow
And soon my feet will cease to tread the path that leads to How

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from Lincs to Land and Sea, released May 22, 2022
Winn/Coe/ Ramsey

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Jan and Paul Ramsey Grimsby, UK

Jan and Paul first began singing together when they were students. Jan plays guitar and sings lead vocals, and Paul plays single reed harmonica and vocals. They are renowned for their close harmonies. Over the years they have performed extensively in the UK and overseas. They have held various residencies in UK folk clubs and are currently residents at Grimsby Folk Club. ... more

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