According to the Matty Groves Songfacts, "Matty Groves" is an English Folk ballad dating back to at least the 17th century. It describes an adulterous tryst between a man and a woman that is ended when the woman's husband discovers and kills them.
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According to the Matty Groves Songfacts, "Matty Groves" is an English Folk ballad dating back to at least the 17th century. It describes an… read more
According to the Matty Groves Songfacts, "Matty Groves" is an English Folk ballad dating back to at least the 17th century. It describes an adulterous tryst between a man and a… read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which melded rock music with traditional English folk tunes and songs. Like their peers The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and Jefferson Airplane they were blessed with several considerable individual talents and produced music that -at least initially- was eclectic, as well as exploratory. This side of the band may best be heard on Heyday, a collection of tracks … read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coas… read more
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which me… read more
