Wagonload Of Monkeys

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 255: 10 November 2019 - featuring covers of Neil Young songs

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 10 November - featuring covers of Neil Young songs.

Autumn Lullaby - Bridget St John
From the album: Ask Me No Questions
Fly High - Bridget St John
From the album: Fly High
Thirteen Turns – Ninebarrow
From the album: The Waters and the Wild
Prickle-eye Bush – Ninebarrow
From the album: The Waters and the Wild
Ninebarrow Walking Holidays
Download two Ninebarrow band songs

Covers of Neil Young songs
Tell Me Why - Matthews' Southern Comfort
From the album: Later That Same Year
After The Gold Rush – Prelude
From the album: Dutch Courage
The Old Laughing Lady - Thea Gilmore
From the album: Loft Music
The Needle and the Damage Done – Laura Marling
Single
Lookin' for a Love – Idlewild
From the album: Make Another World
Razor Love – Rusties (featuring Mary Coughlan)
From the album: Wild Dogs

Recent Releases
The Gypsy Princess – Gatehouse
From the album: Heather Down the Moor
The Arboretum - Bill Jones
From the album: Wonderful Fairytale
Wonderful Fairytale - Bill Jones
From the album: Wonderful Fairytale

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music: Kitty Got a Clinking Coming from the Fair by Gatehouse. From the album: Heather Down the Moor

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 254: 3 November 2019 - BBC Folk Music Awards special

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 3 November - featuring winners at this year's BBC Folk Music Awards.

I Burn But I Am Not Consumed - Karine Polwart
From the album: Laws Of Motion
The Foggy Dew - Ye Vagabonds
From the album: The Hare's Lament
These Are the Things - The Trials of Cato
From the album: Hide and Hair
Gloria - The Trials of Cato
From the album: Hide and Hair
Yama Ba - Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita
From the album: Soar
Listen to the Grass Grow - Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita
From the album: Soar

Let the Cards Fall - The Breath
From the album: Let the Cards Fall
Trip the Switch - The Breath
From the album: Let the Cards Fall
An Léimras/Harris Dance - Brighde Chaimbeul
From the album: The Reeling
Happiness Was Free - Wizz Jones
From the album: A Life On the Road 1964 - 2014
One Grain of Sand - Wizz Jones
From the album: Right Now
Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves – Dervish
From the album: Cambridge Folk Festival - Celebrating 50 Years

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music: Swallows Trail by Dervish. From the album: Spirit

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 253: 27 October 2019 - a special Irish jigs and reels pledge drive show

This is the playlist for a special pledge drive edition of The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 27 October - an hour of Irish jigs and reels and other dance tunes. Thank you for your support.

Morning Nightcap (McLeod's Farewell/Morning Nightcap/The Malbay Shuffle) – Lúnasa
From the album: The Story So Far
Misadventures (Salmon Coloured Ticket/The Killavil Fancy/Siúin's Reel) – Goitse
From the album: Tall Tales & Misadventures
The Butterfly - The Bothy Band
From the album: 1975 (The First Album)

Echo Falls – Cúig
From the album: New Landscapes
Eddie Moloney's/Micho Ressell's (Mason's Apron) – Bua
From the album: Down the Green Fields
Forty Pound Jeans – Conla
From the album: River Waiting

Junior Crehan's Favourite/Corney Is Coming – Planxty
From the album: Planxty
Coleraine Jig/Derrane's/John Stenson's - De Danann
From the album: The De Danann Collection
The Green Fields Of Woodford – Fullset
From the album: Notes After Dark
First Class Bananas – Goitse
From the album: Inspired by Chance|

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music Walsh's Polkas by Patrick Street. From the album: All in Good Time

 

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 252: 20 October 2019 - featuring songs about Europe

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 20 October - featuring songs about Europe.

Autumn Childhood – Forest
From the album: The Full Circle
Pan European bands
The Pigfarm Suite - Mozaik
From the album: Changing Trains
Hamouda/Droneless - Topette!!
From the EP: Chez Michel

Songs about Europe
Lowlands Of Holland - Steeleye Span
From the album: The Lark In Morning: The Early Years
In Zurich - Christy Moore
From the album: The Box Set 1964-2004: Yellow
Norwegian Sea - Finn Paul
From the album: Wind & Stone
Going To Germany - Beverley Martyn
From the album: The Phoenix and the Turtle
Leaving For Spain - Steve Tilston & Jez Lowe
From the album: The Janus Game
The Wind Blows Over the Danube – Mozaik
From the album: Changing Trains

Recent Releases
The Busy Girl Buys Beauty - Billy Bragg
From the album: Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC, 1983-2019
Reasons Voyage - Kings Of The South Seas
From the album: Franklin

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music: Sail Away Ladies/Walking in the Parlor by Mozaik. From the album: Changing Trains.

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 251: 13 October 2019 - featuring British Americana

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 13 October - featuring British Americana.

Beauties Of Autumn – Dervish
From the album: Spirit
Greetings To The New Brunette - Billy Bragg
From the album: Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983-2019
I Ain't Got No Home - Billy Bragg
From the album: Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC, 1983-2019
Crow Coyote Buffalo – Mama
From the album: Crow Coyote Buffalo

British Americana
American Voice - Simon Stanley Ward
From the album: Simon Stanley Ward
Can't Outrun The Rain - The Nelson Brothers
From the album: The Nashville Sessions
She Never Blamed Him - Seth Lakeman
From the album: The Well Worn Path
Make the Right Noises - Show Of Hands
From the album: Battlefield Dance Floor
Shady Grove – Yola
From the album: Walk Through Fire
Lottery - Jade Bird
From the album: Jade Bird

Recent releases
Days Like These - Billy Bragg
From the album: Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983-2019
Every Flame - Luke Jackson
From the album: Journals
Bees - Bird In The Belly
From the album: Neighbours And Sisters

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music: The Dancer's Delight (Dave Collins' Jig/Luc's Jig/The Dancer's Delight) by TMSA Young Trad Tour 2018 Led By Luc McNally. From the album: TMSA Young Trad Tour 2018

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 250: 6 October 2019 - featuring a last choice of finalists at this year's BBC Folk Music Awards

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 6 October - featuring a final choice of finalists at this year's BBC Folk Music Awards.

When Autumn Came - Lauren Housley
From the album: Sweet Surrender
Sarah McQuaid plays in New York State
Walking Into White - Sarah McQuaid
From the album: Walking Into White
If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous - Sarah McQuaid
From the album: If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous
Check out Sarah McQuaid's upcoming tour in which she visits New York state.

Topic Treasures: Prodigal Son by Martin Simpson
Good Morning Mr Railroad Man - Martin Simpson
From the album: Prodigal Son
The Granemore Hare - Martin Simpson
From the album: Prodigal Son
Never Any Good - Martin Simpson
From the album: Prodigal Son

More finalists at this year’s BBC Folk Music Awards
Let the Cards Fall - The Breath
From the album: Let the Cards Fall
O-U-T Spells Out - Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening
From the album: Hollowbone
The Foggy Dew - Ye Vagabonds
From the album: The Hare's Lament

Recent Releases
Fire Under The Bridge (Fury/Fire Under The Bridge/What A Treat) - Pons Aelius
From the album: Fire Under The Bridge
The Rakish Young Fellow - Nick Hart
From the album: Nick Hart Sings Nine English Folk Songs

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music: The Glen Where The Deer Is Imaginary (Taklamakan/The Glen Where The Deer Is Imaginary) by Pons Aelius. From the album: Fire Under The Bridge.

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 249: 29 September 2019 - featuring British and Irish covers of Leonard Cohen songs

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 29 September - featuring British and Irish covers of Leonard Cohen songs.

Forever Autumn - Sarah McQuaid
From the album: If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous
Check out Sarah McQuaid's upcoming tour in which she visits New York state.
Topic Tresures: Handful of Earth by Dick Gaughan
Erin-Go-Bragh - Dick Gaughan
From the album: Handful Of Earth
Lough Erne/First Kiss At Parting - Dick Gaughan
From the album: Handful Of Earth

Covers of Leonard Cohen songs
Bird On A Wire - Fairport Convention
From the album: Heyday
Seems So Long Ago Nancy - Scott Matthews
From the album: The Songs of Leonard Cohen – Covered
Who By Fire - Barb Jungr
From the album: Hard Rain (The Songs of Bob Dylan & Leonard Cohen)
Tonight Will Be Fine - Teddy Thompson
From the album: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Sisters of Mercy - Beth Orton
From the album: Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Recent releases
First We Take Manhattan - Show Of Hands
From the album: Battlefield Dance Floor
Swift and Bold (Celer et Audax) - Show Of Hands
From the album: Battlefield Dance Floor
I Was Once a Young Ploughboy - Jack Rutter
From the album: Gold of Scar & Shale
Tae the Beggin' - Tmsa Young Trad Tour 2018
From the album: TMSA Young Trad Tour 2018

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music: Blue Eyed Boston Boy by Martin Simpson. From the album: Vagrant Stanzas

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 248: 22 September 2019 - featuring finalists at the BBC Folk Music Awards

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 22 September - featuring more finalists at this year's BBC Folk Music Awards.

The First Red Leaf Of Autumn - Elfin Bow
From the album: Elfin Bow
Topic Treasures: The Reckoning
Bitter Withy - John Tams
From the album: The Reckoning
Man Of Constant Sorrow - John Tams
From the album: The Reckoning
Amelia - John Tams
From the album: The Reckoning

More finalists at this year’s BBC Folk Music Awards
Namer of Clouds - Kitty Macfarlane
From the album: Namer of Clouds
Yr Hosan Las - Gwilym Bowen Rhys
From the album: Arenig
Blackbird - Lisa O'Neill
From the album: Heard a Long Gone Song
Deep Blue – Imar
From the album: Avalanche

Recent releases
What Birds Are - Rowan Rheingans
From the album: The Lines We Draw Together
Master Kilby - Alula Down
From the album: Homespun

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music: Jablo's Set (Josie and Pablo's Reel / Thursday Night in the Caley) by TMSA Young Trad Tour 2018 led By Charlie Stewart. From the album: TMSA Young Trad Tour 2018.

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 247: 15 September 2019 - featuring covers of Bob Dylan songs

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 15 September - a second chance to celebrate his Nobel Prize, British and Irish covers of Bob Dylan songs.

Lay Down Your Weary Tune - Billy Bragg
From the album: Chimes of Freedom
Tomorrow Is A Long Time - Nick Drake
From the album: Family Tree
Ballad In Plain D - Michael Chapman
From the album: Originals
Hattie Carroll - Christy Moore
From the album: Burning Times

Si Tu Dois Partir - Fairport Convention
From the album: What We Did on Our Holidays
I'll Keep It With Mine - Fairport Convention
From the album: Meet On the Ledge - The Classic Years (1967-1975)
Bob Dylan's Blues - Ewan McLennan
From the album: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan: A Folk Tribute
Blowin' In The Wind - Seth Lakeman
From the album: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan: A Folk Tribute
I Want You - Barb Jungr
From the album: Every Grain Of Sand
Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Antony & The Johnsons
From the album: I'm Not There (Music From The Motion Picture)
Lay Down Your Weary Tune - Steeleye Span
From the album: Ashley Hutchings: The Guv'nor Retrospective, Volume One

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Incidental music: Ring Them Bells by Joanna MacGregor and Andy Sheppard. From the album Deep River

Wagonload of Monkeys Playlist 246: 8 September 2019 - featuring finalists for this year's BBC Folk Music Awards

This is the playlist for The Wagonload Of Monkeys, hosted by Graham Rice for WJFF, for 8 September 2019 featuring finalists for this year's BBC Folk Music Awards.

Harvest Song - Jim Causley
From the album: Fruits of the Earth
Topic Treasures: The Sweet Primeroses
The Cruel Mother - Shirley Collins
From the album: The Sweet Primeroses
Brigg Fair - Shirley Collins
From the album: The Sweet Primeroses
A Blacksmith Courted Me - Shirley Collins
From the album: The Sweet Primeroses

Finalists for the 2019 BBC Folk Music Awards
The Factory Girl - Lisa O'Neill
From the album: Heard a Long Gone Song
Scapa Flow 1919 - Kris Drever
Single
Reedcutter's Daughter - Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith
From the album: Many a Thousand
Yama Ba - Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita
From the album: Soar
Green Unstopping The Rheingans Sisters
From the album: Bright Fields

Recent releases
Windowsills - Ben Morgan-Brown
From the EP: Nameless Gold
The Lathe Revival, Pt. 1: Marian's Favourite - Michael Walsh
From the album: Quarehawk
Ten Years Passing - Ben Morgan-Brown
From the EP: Nameless Gold

Theme music The Teatotaler/St. Anne's Reel by De Danann. From the album: The Star Spangled Molly (Erin)
Playing out Women & Wine/Tumbler's Hornpipe by Rob Harbron. From the album: Meanders