Members Chosen Theme 20 Folk Songs - The Vote/Result Merged

[Ome]

Continuing with our ‘Members Chosen Word/Theme’ task and each week where we vote on our favourite pickings, we will take a guess at who suggested the current word/theme.



This round we are looking for Folk Songs, please nominate songs you deem as Folk Songs

Please post a link for each nomination, that way others can watch/listen and decide whether they want to include that song in their final ten.

Staying in the same format. Once the nominations are complete, I will post the final list and everyone can then check out all the nominated songs and vote for their favourite ten from other member's lists.


Duplicates are more than welcome, but they won't be included when we take the vote

To clarify for any newcomers: The idea is, we all nominate songs we like (based on the title/theme of the thread). We then check out each other's nominations and pick a favourite ten from their lists.


20 songs are the maximum, but if you don't have 20, anything less is fine.

Everyone is welcome to join in and nominate 20 songs

Last day for nominations is
Mon 22nd February​

 

[Emelee]

Oh My Darling Clementine - Magnus Carlson

The Water is Wide - Celtic Woman

This Land is Your Land - Lee Greenwood

Blowin’ in the Wind - Kina Grannis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2cBQkqFmYI

If I Had a Hammer - Trini Lopez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp1z8EzZ5Hs

Take Me Home, Country Roads - Brandi Carlile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NAmdXjDmks

Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma - Melanie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGpxAqoEjUI

Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tRgEiEr5KA

Universal Soldier - Donovan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A50lVLtSQik

Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ST9TZBb9v8

Waltzing Matilda - Rod Stewart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDDrak6Rnwo

Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-LVXR6rjXs

Mr. Tambourine Man - Helio Sequence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9LoukLaYNU

500 Miles - Hooters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFSE03DPq-g

Hårgalåten - Merrigan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE_IzIRtSkw

The Mountain - Maxida Märek & Downhill Bluegrass Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m3Y2VPqGAM

Jag väntar - Dan Andersson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pez0e9yDjWk

Visa från Utanmyra - Jan Johansson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2D5HlKLh34

The Parting Glass - The High Kings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMkQExuzL_0

Whiskey In the Jar - Metallica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsrvmNtWU4E




Oh My Darling Clementine - Magnus Carlson
The Water is Wide - Celtic Woman
This Land is Your Land - Lee Greenwood
Blowin’ in the Wind - Kina Grannis
If I Had a Hammer - Trini Lopez
Take Me Home, Country Roads - Brandi Carlile
Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma - Melanie
Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
Universal Soldier - Donovan
Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez
Waltzing Matilda - Rod Stewart
Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Mr. Tambourine Man - Helio Sequence
500 Miles - Hooters
Hårgalåten - Merrigan
The Mountain - Maxida Märek & Downhill Bluegrass Band
Jag väntar - Dan Andersson
Visa från Utanmyra - Jan Johansson
The Parting Glass - The High Kings
Whiskey In the Jar - Metallica

 

[Willie Oleson]

Hmm, I'm not sure if it's all PURE folk music. Sometimes it sounds a bit too rock or too pop or too psych or too chanson or too this or too that.
But hey, I'm trying.

Six Ribbons - Jon English
Jon English - Six Ribbons - YouTube

Getting Straight - P.K. Limited
PK LIMITED - GETTING STRAIGHT (MAIN TITLE) - YouTube

Riversong - John Leyton
Riversong - YouTube

The Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Paxton
Tom Paxton - The Last Thing On My Mind (1964) - YouTube

Matty Groves - Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention - Matty Groves - YouTube

Complainte Pour Ste-Catherine - Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Complainte Pour Ste Catherine - YouTube

Cling To Me - P.F. Sloan
P.F. Sloan - Cling To Me - YouTube

This Moment - Saraband
Saraband - This Moment (1974) - YouTube

The Man He Was - Emitt Rhodes
Emitt Rhodes - The Man He Was - YouTube

So Long, Marianne - Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen - So Long, Marianne (Audio) - YouTube

The Airport Song - Magna Carta
Magna Carta - Airport Song - YouTube

Fire, Water, Earth And Air - Julie Felix
Fire, Water, Earth And Air - YouTube

La Poupée Qui Fait Non - Michel Polnareff
Michel Polnareff : La poupée qui fait non - YouTube

Light Flight - Pentangle
Light Flight - YouTube

The Gypsy - David McWilliams ‎
The Gypsy - YouTube

Anak - Freddie Aguilar
Freddie Aguilar Anak (original version) - YouTube

The Poets And The Painters - Paul Roland
Paul Roland - The poets and the painters - YouTube

Generation - Buffy Sainte-Marie
Generation - YouTube

Streets Of London - Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell - Streets Of London (1969) - YouTube

Angeline Is Always Friday - The Seekers
The Seekers - Angeline is always Friday (1967 - Stereo, HQ) - YouTube

Six Ribbons - Jon English
Getting Straight - P.K. Limited
Riversong - John Leyton
The Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Paxton
Matty Groves - Fairport Convention
Complainte Pour Ste-Catherine - Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Cling To Me - P.F. Sloan
This Moment - Saraband
The Man He Was - Emitt Rhodes
So Long, Marianne - Leonard Cohen
The Airport Song - Magna Carta
Fire, Water, Earth And Air - Julie Felix
La Poupée Qui Fait Non - Michel Polnareff
Light Flight - Pentangle
The Gypsy - David McWilliams ‎
Anak - Freddie Aguilar
The Poets And The Painters - Paul Roland
Generation - Buffy Sainte-Marie
Streets Of London - Ralph McTell
Angeline Is Always Friday - The Seekers

 

[Sabella Scott]

I'll pass this tour....Folk isn't the music we listen here so I cannot compete.... But I'd be happy to listen and vote, if I may.

 

[Emelee]

I'll pass this tour....Folk isn't the music we listen here so I cannot compete.... But I'd be happy to listen and vote, if I may.

Please do! I love that you have joined us.

 

[Willie Oleson]

Emelee, was this theme your idea? (because it wasn't mine).

 

[Emelee]

Emelee, was this theme your idea? (because it wasn't mine).

Oh please, it was totally, 100%, your idea! No shifting the blame on me, Willz.

 

[Willie Oleson]

One of us is lying, but who is it?

And btw, what happened to your TV series top 10?

 

[Ome]

I wasn't sure how this round would work for me because I'm not familiar with many folk songs and even then, I never know if it's folk or something else.

I've been completely overwhelmed by this one because I've discovered so many fantastic songs and I'm looking forward to seeing what others come up with.


Sexuality - Billy Bragg

Rebecca - Hazel O'Connor

Jesse James – The Pogues

My Bonny Boy - Radie Peat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqhv_Pgw6SU

Danny Boy - GENTRI Covers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ3E7kIYtR0

Scarborough Fair - Nox Arcana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgbo2QWLBzI

Goodnight Irene - The Weavers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSDyiUBrUSk

One Morning in May - Kyle Carey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCS29Hm5kl4

Cockles & Mussels - Ian McCulloch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHAZLfum4w8

The Skye Boat Song - Kathryn Jones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR9e2bf-n74

Seven Drunken Nights - The Dubliners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDBPH1o5rAw

Find My Love – Fairground Attraction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA2V7fIzoOY

Early Morning Rain - Gordon Lightfoot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pqttl9aWm0

Cold Haily Rainy Night - Imagined Village
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qH_PVjO34

The Fox - The Petersens & Ger O'Donnell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecvIZ3agcLQ

On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at - Yorkshire Anthem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8MWb1FlODQ

Puff the Magic Dragon -- Peter, Paul & Mary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7lmAc3LKWM

The River is Flowing - Native American Folk Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB2AaVVjF-0

The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond - Ella Roberts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb8AGuD2uOI

The Butcher and the Tailor's Wife - Paul Clayton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7uCZ1hl5tU







Sexuality - Billy Bragg
Rebecca - Hazel O'Connor
Jesse James – The Pogues
My Bonny Boy - Radie Peat
Danny Boy - GENTRI Covers
Scarborough Fair - Nox Arcana
Goodnight Irene - The Weavers
One Morning in May - Kyle Carey
Cockles & Mussels - Ian McCulloch
The Skye Boat Song - Kathryn Jones
Seven Drunken Nights - The Dubliners
Find My Love – Fairground Attraction
Early Morning Rain - Gordon Lightfoot
Cold Haily Rainy Night - Imagined Village
The Fox - The Petersens & Ger O'Donnell
On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at - Yorkshire Anthem
Puff the Magic Dragon -- Peter, Paul & Mary
The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond - Ella Roberts
The Butcher and the Tailor's Wife - Paul Clayton
The River is Flowing - Native American Folk Song

 

[Willie Oleson]

I'm not familiar with many folk songs and even then, I never know if it's folk or something else

I guess First Aid Kit is a good example of modern folk music.
But I'm totally kicking myself for not including this folk song with a twist:

I've been completely overwhelmed by this one because I've discovered so many fantastic songs

Not to mention the many almost-folk songs that I couldn't use for this theme.

 

[Ome]

But I'm totally kicking myself for not including this folk song with a twist:

- I love it!

There was another site where it listed 12 of the darkest and shocking folk songs, I was tempted...


When I was digging around, this song popped up and I kinda wanted to include it but thought it wasn't right, not that I know what it is, only that it took me back to my own childhood.

Not to mention the many almost-folk songs that I couldn't use for this theme.

...........................

 

[Emelee]

One of us is lying, but who is it?

And btw, what happened to your TV series top 10?

I never lie. Well, only white lies. And lies of necessity. And lies of kindness. And to save my ass. Sometimes to save someone else's ass. But otherwise, I never lie.

Top 10 series will be back, as will Top 5 songs. But when things at work slow down. I work up to 12 hours a day and collapse when I get home. I expect things to go back to normal in a couple of weeks.

 

[Willie Oleson]

But when things at work slow down. I work up to 12 hours a day and collapse when I get home

I know exactly what you mean.

 

[Long Lashes]

I've struggled a bit trying to decide ... is this a folk song or not? ... but, I didn't want to miss out on this round, so I've done my best.




Carousel - Miner

Fall - Lisa Hannigan

Home - Alice Walker

Peach Fuzz – Caamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Obw1eEznec

Home - Phillip Phillips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRkntoHkIE

Mykonos - Fleet Foxes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT-dxG4WWf4

Duncan – Paul Simon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrmQQbZWvNE

Gypsy – Suzanne Vega
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apaDf6fs_S8

Lost Kid - The Apache Relay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8RO09gBdJs

Hell Or High Water – Passenger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgDbp5C74sU

Stubborn Love - The Lumineers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJWk_KNbDHo

Ends Of The Earth – Lord Huron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Ihy6PKcqo

God Gave Me Horses - Leigh Nash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFi8mAQc3J0

Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcYmNICnIrw

If I Were a Carpenter – Bobby Darin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCzLrT_kPuc

Another Story - The Head and the Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKI818uXrgw

Child - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UVIlNWCckA

Hold On To What You Believe - Mumford and Sons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a9M0jIkjDg





Carousel - Miner
Fall - Lisa Hannigan
Home - Alice Walker
Peach Fuzz – Caamp
Home - Phillip Phillips
Duncan – Paul Simon
Mykonos - Fleet Foxes
Gypsy – Suzanne Vega
Lost Kid - The Apache Relay
Hell Or High Water – Passenger
Stubborn Love - The Lumineers
Ends Of The Earth – Lord Huron
God Gave Me Horses - Leigh Nash
Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens
If I Were a Carpenter – Bobby Darin
Another Story - The Head and the Heart
Child - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Hold On To What You Believe - Mumford and Sons

 

[Willie Oleson]

I'm not sure if it's all PURE folk music

and even then, I never know if it's folk or something else

is this a folk song or not?

Right. Everybody has the perfect alibi.

 

[Emelee]

Right. Everybody has the perfect alibi.

I don't trust any of you. Maybe you're all guilty.......

 

[Ome]

As always, a new thread for the votes to take place allowing the list to be on page one. Once completed the threads will be merged.

Below is the full list of member’s nominated folk songs

But which member suggested this theme?

Please vote for your favourite ten from nominations that other members have made and then name the member you believe chose this week’s word​

If you can’t find ten good songs, then less is fine

You can vote if you haven't nominated

Last day for voting
Monday 1st March​

@Emelee
Oh My Darling Clementine - Magnus Carlson
The Water is Wide - Celtic Woman
This Land is Your Land - Lee Greenwood
Blowin’ in the Wind - Kina Grannis
If I Had a Hammer - Trini Lopez
Take Me Home, Country Roads - Brandi Carlile
Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma - Melanie
Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
Universal Soldier - Donovan
Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez
Waltzing Matilda - Rod Stewart
Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Mr. Tambourine Man - Helio Sequence
500 Miles - Hooters
Hårgalåten - Merrigan
The Mountain - Maxida Märek & Downhill Bluegrass Band
Jag väntar - Dan Andersson
Visa från Utanmyra - Jan Johansson
The Parting Glass - The High Kings
Whiskey In the Jar - Metallica



@Willie Oleson
Six Ribbons - Jon English
Getting Straight - P.K. Limited
Riversong - John Leyton
The Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Paxton
Matty Groves - Fairport Convention
Complainte Pour Ste-Catherine - Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Cling To Me - P.F. Sloan
This Moment - Saraband
The Man He Was - Emitt Rhodes
So Long, Marianne - Leonard Cohen
The Airport Song - Magna Carta
Fire, Water, Earth And Air - Julie Felix
La Poupée Qui Fait Non - Michel Polnareff
Light Flight - Pentangle
The Gypsy - David McWilliams ‎
Anak - Freddie Aguilar
The Poets And The Painters - Paul Roland
Generation - Buffy Sainte-Marie
Streets Of London - Ralph McTell
Angeline Is Always Friday - The Seekers


@Ome
Sexuality - Billy Bragg
Rebecca - Hazel O'Connor
Jesse James – The Pogues
My Bonny Boy - Radie Peat
Danny Boy - GENTRI Covers
Scarborough Fair - Nox Arcana
Goodnight Irene - The Weavers
One Morning in May - Kyle Carey
Cockles & Mussels - Ian McCulloch
The Skye Boat Song - Kathryn Jones
Seven Drunken Nights - The Dubliners
Find My Love – Fairground Attraction
Early Morning Rain - Gordon Lightfoot
Cold Haily Rainy Night - Imagined Village
The Fox - The Petersens & Ger O'Donnell
On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at - Yorkshire Anthem
Puff the Magic Dragon -- Peter, Paul & Mary
The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond - Ella Roberts
The Butcher and the Tailor's Wife - Paul Clayton
The River is Flowing - Native American Folk Song


@Long Lashes
Carousel - Miner
Fall - Lisa Hannigan
Home - Alice Walker
Peach Fuzz – Caamp
Home - Phillip Phillips
Duncan – Paul Simon
Mykonos - Fleet Foxes
Gypsy – Suzanne Vega
Lost Kid - The Apache Relay
Hell Or High Water – Passenger
Stubborn Love - The Lumineers
Ends Of The Earth – Lord Huron
God Gave Me Horses - Leigh Nash
Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens
If I Were a Carpenter – Bobby Darin
Another Story - The Head and the Heart
Child - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Hold On To What You Believe - Mumford and Sons

 

[Willie Oleson]

1. One Morning in May - Kyle Carey @Ome
2. Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez @Emelee
3. Another Story - The Head and the Heart @Long Lashes
4. 500 Miles - Hooters @Emelee
5. Rebecca - Hazel O'Connor @Ome
6. Duncan – Paul Simon @Long Lashes
7. Mykonos - Fleet Foxes @Long Lashes
8. Universal Soldier - Donovan @Emelee
9. Cold Haily Rainy Night - Imagined Village @Ome
10. Find My Love – Fairground Attraction @Ome

I still think this was @Emelee's idea.

 

[Long Lashes]

I thought these songs were going to be easier to rate with having fewer of us taking part in this round. I was wrong. I’ve also learned that I enjoy Folk Music a lot more than I originally thought I did, so and thank you to whoever suggested this theme.

1. Six Ribbons - Jon English @Willie Oleson
2. Mr. Tambourine Man - Helio Sequence @Emelee
3. Rebecca - Hazel O'Connor @Ome
4. Cling To Me - P.F. Sloan @Willie Oleson
5. Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @Emelee
6. The Airport Song - Magna Carta @Willie Oleson
7. Danny Boy - GENTRI Covers @Ome
8. Puff the Magic Dragon -- Peter, Paul & Mary @Ome
9. Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma – Melanie @Emelee
10.On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at - Yorkshire Anthem @Ome


I think this was @Emelee choice

These are the other songs I didn't want to leave behind ..

Oh My Darling Clementine - Magnus Carlson @Emelee
Waltzing Matilda - Rod Stewart @Emelee
500 Miles – Hooters @Emelee
Getting Straight - P.K. Limited @Willie Oleson
The Last Thing On My Mind - Tom Paxton @Willie Oleson
Streets Of London - Ralph McTell @Willie Oleson
Find My Love – Fairground Attraction @Ome
The Skye Boat Song - Kathryn Jones @Ome
Cockles & Mussels - Ian McCulloch @Ome

 

[Sabella Scott]

OK, after a week of listening and anchoring in Folk songs, here are my votes:

Mr. Tambourine Man - Helio Sequence @Emelee
Jesse James – The Pogues @Ome
Whiskey In the Jar - Metallica @Emelee
So Long, Marianne - Leonard Cohen @Willie Oleson
Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens @Long Lashes
Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez @Emelee
Cockles & Mussels - Ian McCulloch @Ome
Hold On To What You Believe - Mumford and Sons @Long Lashes
Seven Drunken Nights - The Dubliners @Ome
The Man He Was - Emitt Rhodes @Willie Oleson