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13	The Thirty-foot Trailer	The Watersons	Early Days			03:32
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03	Fare Thee Well, Cold Winter	The Watersons	Green Fields			02:28
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
07	Hal-an-tow	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			02:07
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: John Harrison - Elaine Waterson - Michael Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional
06	The Holly Bears a Berry	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			02:33
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
10	Apple Tree Wassail	The Watersons	For Pence and Spicy Ale			02:42
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma

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Discography

Albums

℗ 2018 Topic Records Limited: 30-03-2018

An Introduction to

01	Three Score and Ten	The Watersons	An Introduction to			03:34
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: William Delph - Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional - Michael Waterson - John Harrison
02	Pace-egging Song	The Watersons	An Introduction to			03:14
	Writer: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Michael Waterson / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Michael Waterson
03	Country Life	The Watersons	An Introduction to			02:03
	Writer: Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson / Composers: Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson
04	The Good Old Way	The Watersons	An Introduction to			03:27
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Michael Waterson
05	The Wealthy Squire	Lal Waterson	An Introduction to			02:59
	Writer: Norma Waterson - Bob Davenport / Composers: Norma Waterson - Bob Davenport
06	The Light Dragon	Mike Waterson	An Introduction to			02:59
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Michael Waterson
07	Emmanuel	The Watersons	An Introduction to			02:48
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Michael Waterson - Martin Carthy

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℗ 2005 Cherry Red Records Ltd: 01-01-2005

A Yorkshire Christmas

01	Holly Bears A Berry	The Watersons	A Yorkshire Christmas			02:50
	Composers: Elaine Waterson - John Harrison - Michael Waterson - Norma Waterson
02	While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks	The Watersons	A Yorkshire Christmas			03:00
	Composers: Elaine Waterson - Martin Carthy - Michael Waterson - Nahum Tate - Norma Waterson
03	The Yorkshire Nativity Story	Kit Calvert	A Yorkshire Christmas			02:45
04	Stormy Winds	The Watersons	A Yorkshire Christmas			03:08
	Composers: Elaine Waterson - Martin Carthy - Michael Waterson - Norma Waterson - Rachel Waterson
05	Carol Singing	Mabel Race	A Yorkshire Christmas			01:59
06	Emmanuel	The Watersons	A Yorkshire Christmas			02:27
	Composers: Elaine Waterson - Martin Carthy - Michael Waterson - Norma Waterson
07	Christmas Shops	Norman Benson	A Yorkshire Christmas			01:18

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℗ 2006 Topic: 01-07-1994

Early Days

01	Boston Harbour	The Watersons	Early Days			01:53
	Writer: Elaine Waterson - Martin Carthy - Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Martin Carthy - Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson
02	The Greenland Whale Fishery	The Watersons	Early Days			02:36
	Writer: The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
03	Three Score and Ten	The Watersons	Early Days			03:30
	Writer: Delph William - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Norma / Composers: Delph William - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Norma
04	The Broom of Cowdenknowes	The Watersons	Early Days			01:25
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05	King Arthur's Servants	The Watersons	Early Days			01:15
	Writer: Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
06	Rap Her to Bank	The Watersons	Early Days			01:41
	Writer: Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
07	Dido Bendigo	The Watersons	Early Days			02:56
	Writer: Elaine Waterson - Martin Carthy - Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Martin Carthy - Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson

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℗ 2006 Topic: 01-01-1981

Green Fields

01	Stormy Winds	The Watersons	Green Fields			03:15
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
02	Sedgefield Fair	The Watersons	Green Fields			02:19
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
03	Fare Thee Well, Cold Winter	The Watersons	Green Fields			02:28
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
04	The Wensleydale Lad	The Watersons	Green Fields			03:31
	Writer: Waterson Michael / Composers: Waterson Michael
05	Young Banker	The Watersons	Green Fields			03:16
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
06	While Gamekeepers Lie Sleeping	The Watersons	Green Fields			02:48
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Knight Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Knight Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
07	The Prickle - Holly Bush	The Watersons	Green Fields			04:09
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma

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℗ 1975 Shanachie: 01-01-1975

For Pence And Spicy Ale

01	Country Life	The Watersons	For Pence And Spicy Ale			02:02
	Writer: The Watersons
02	Swarthfell Rocks	The Watersons	For Pence And Spicy Ale			05:27
	Writer: The Watersons
03	Barney	The Watersons	For Pence And Spicy Ale			03:00
	Writer: The Watersons
04	Chickens In The Garden	The Watersons	For Pence And Spicy Ale			02:31
	Writer: The Watersons
05	Adieu Adieu	The Watersons	For Pence And Spicy Ale			03:24
	Writer: The Watersons
06	Apple Tree Wassail	The Watersons	For Pence And Spicy Ale			02:41
	Writer: The Watersons
07	King Pharim	The Watersons	For Pence And Spicy Ale			03:43
	Writer: The Watersons

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℗ 2006 Topic: 01-01-1975

For Pence and Spicy Ale

01	Country Life	The Watersons	For Pence and Spicy Ale			02:03
	Writer: Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson / Composers: Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson
02	Swarthfell Rocks	The Watersons	For Pence and Spicy Ale			05:28
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
03	Barney	The Watersons	For Pence and Spicy Ale			03:02
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
04	Swansea Town	The Watersons	For Pence and Spicy Ale			04:27
	Writer: Waterson Michael / Composers: Waterson Michael
05	Swinton May Song	The Watersons	For Pence and Spicy Ale			02:21
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Carthy Norma Christine - Knight Elaine - Waterson Michael / Composers: Carthy Martin - Carthy Norma Christine - Knight Elaine - Waterson Michael
06	Beggar Man	The Watersons	For Pence and Spicy Ale			03:34
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07	Bellman	The Watersons	For Pence and Spicy Ale			04:01
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma

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℗ 2007 Topic: 01-01-1965

Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs

01	Here We Come A-wassailing	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			01:29
	Writer: Bruce Alyn Healey / Composers: Bruce Alyn Healey
02	The Derby Ram	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			02:38
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: John Harrison - Elaine Waterson - Michael Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional
03	Jolly Old Hawk	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			01:09
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: John Harrison - Elaine Waterson - Michael Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional
04	Pace-egging Song	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			03:14
	Writer: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Michael Waterson / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Michael Waterson
05	Seven Virgins (The Leaves of Life)	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			02:12
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: John Harrison - Elaine Waterson - Michael Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional
06	The Holly Bears a Berry	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			02:33
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
07	Hal-an-tow	The Watersons	Frost and Fire: A Calendar of Ritual and Magical Songs			02:07
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: John Harrison - Elaine Waterson - Michael Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional

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EPs

℗ 2008 Topic Records: 29-12-2016

Introducing... The Watersons

01	God Bless the Master	The Watersons	Introducing... The Watersons			03:10
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
02	Emmanuel	The Watersons	Introducing... The Watersons			02:48
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Michael Waterson - Martin Carthy
03	Country Life	The Watersons	Introducing... The Watersons			02:03
	Writer: Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson / Composers: Mike Waterson - Norma Waterson
04	The Good Old Way	The Watersons	Introducing... The Watersons			03:31
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
05	Fathom the Bowl	The Watersons	Introducing... The Watersons			02:54
	Writer: The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma

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2020 Back Lot Music, a division of Universal Studios Music LLLP: 14-02-2020

EMMA. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

01	Emma Woodhouse	Isobel Waller-Bridge	EMMA. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:48
	Composers: Isobel Waller-Bridge - David Schweitzer
02	Poor Miss Taylor	Isobel Waller-Bridge	EMMA. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:41
	Composers: Isobel Waller-Bridge - David Schweitzer
03	Mr. Knightley	Isobel Waller-Bridge	EMMA. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:39
	Composers: Isobel Waller-Bridge - David Schweitzer
04	Emma Is Bored	Isobel Waller-Bridge	EMMA. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			00:44
	Composers: Isobel Waller-Bridge - David Schweitzer
05	Harriet Smith	Isobel Waller-Bridge	EMMA. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:16
	Composers: Isobel Waller-Bridge - David Schweitzer
06	Country Life	The Watersons	EMMA. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:59
	Writer: Traditional
07	Harriet Smith And Robert Martin Meet On The Road	Isobel Waller-Bridge	EMMA. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)			01:09
	Composers: Isobel Waller-Bridge - David Schweitzer

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℗ 2007 Topic: 01-01-2007

Sound, Sound Your Instruments of Joy

01	God Bless the Master	The Watersons	Sound, Sound Your Instruments of Joy			03:10
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
02	While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks	Watersons	Sound, Sound Your Instruments of Joy			03:20
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03	Windham	Watersons	Sound, Sound Your Instruments of Joy			02:04
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04	Heavenly Aeroplane	Watersons	Sound, Sound Your Instruments of Joy			02:24
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
05	Christian's Hope	Watersons	Sound, Sound Your Instruments of Joy			01:56
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
06	The Bitter Withy	Watersons	Sound, Sound Your Instruments of Joy			02:39
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
07	Emmanuel	The Watersons	Sound, Sound Your Instruments of Joy			02:48
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Michael Waterson - Martin Carthy

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: 02-01-2012

All Time Sea Songs

01	Sally Racket	A.L. Lloyd	All Time Sea Songs			01:02
02	Row Bullies Row	Ewan MacColl	All Time Sea Songs			03:38
03	Reuben Ranzo	A.L. Lloyd	All Time Sea Songs			01:29
04	Stormalong	Ewan MacColl	All Time Sea Songs			01:28
05	Lowlands Away	Stan Kelly	All Time Sea Songs			02:42
06	Haul On The Bowline	A.L. Lloyd	All Time Sea Songs			00:48
07	Boston Harbour	The Watersons	All Time Sea Songs			01:56

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℗ 1965 Topic Records Ltd.: 01-01-1965

New Voices

01	Boston Harbour	The Watersons	New Voices			01:54
	Writer: The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
02	To the Begging	Harry Boardman	New Voices			01:55
	Writer: Pearson Brian / Composers: Pearson Brian
03	The White Cockade	Maureen Craik	New Voices			02:12
	Writer: Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
04	Owdham	Harry Boardman	New Voices			02:07
	Writer: Howarth John / Composers: Howarth John
05	The Greenland Whale Fishery	The Watersons	New Voices			02:36
	Writer: The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: The Watersons - Harrison John - Waterson Elaine - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
06	Hard Times	Harry Boardman	New Voices			01:56
	Writer: Watts Noble A / Composers: Watts Noble A
07	The Sandgate Girl's Lament	Maureen Craik	New Voices			01:23
	Writer: Anderson Alistair Miles - Gilfellon Tom - Charlton Foster - Handle John - Ross Colin / Composers: Anderson Alistair Miles - Gilfellon Tom - Charlton Foster - Handle John - Ross Colin

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℗ 2021 This compilation Topic Music Limited. Licensed by Proper Records Limited: 17-12-2021

Four Seasons in Folk: Winter

01	The Snows They Melt the Soonest	Dick Gaughan	Four Seasons in Folk: Winter			04:19
	Writer: Hannigan Steafan Gerard - Kydd Christine Elizabeth / Composers: Hannigan Steafan Gerard - Kydd Christine Elizabeth
02	Fare Thee Well, Cold Winter	The Watersons	Four Seasons in Folk: Winter			02:28
	Writer: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma / Composers: Carthy Martin - Waterson Lal - Waterson Michael - Waterson Norma
03	Winter Comes In / Vidlin Voe	June Tabor	Four Seasons in Folk: Winter			04:52
	Writer: Jack Renwick / Composers: Ronald Jamieson - Vidlin Voe
04	Cold Blows the Winter's Wind	Dave & Toni Arthur	Four Seasons in Folk: Winter			02:54
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05	Cold Haily Windy Night	Martin Carthy	Four Seasons in Folk: Winter			04:30
	Writer: Martin Carthy / Composers: Martin Carthy
06	When the Frosts Are Setting In	Alistair Anderson	Four Seasons in Folk: Winter			01:37
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07	Jack Frost	Waterson:Carthy	Four Seasons in Folk: Winter			04:32
	Writer: Mc Vea Jack / Composers: Mc Vea Jack

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℗ 2012 Smooth Operations: 29-12-2016

Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music Recorded at the Sidmouth International Festival

01	Flanders Shore	Nic Jones	Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music Recorded at the Sidmouth International Festival			03:39
	Writer: Jones Nicolas Paul / Composers: Jones Nicolas Paul
02	There Ain't No Sweet Man That's Worth the Salt of My Tears	Norma Waterson	Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music Recorded at the Sidmouth International Festival			02:49
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03	Jerusalem Revisited	Barry Coope	Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music Recorded at the Sidmouth International Festival			04:39
	Writer: Boyes Jim - Parry Charl / Composers: Boyes Jim - Parry Charl
04	Scarecrow	John Tams Band	Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music Recorded at the Sidmouth International Festival			06:00
	Writer: Roberts James Anthony David / Composers: Roberts James Anthony David
05	The Macroom Lasses / The Rambler in Cork	Jackie Daly	Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music Recorded at the Sidmouth International Festival			02:18
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06	Saucer 'n' Cup	Eric Bibb	Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music Recorded at the Sidmouth International Festival			03:46
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07	Dark Fields	Show Of Hands	Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music Recorded at the Sidmouth International Festival			04:19
	Writer: Knightley Steve / Composers: Knightley Steve

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℗ 2018 TOPIC RECORDS LTD: 28-09-2018

An Introduction to Norma Waterson

01	Seven Virgins (The Leaves of Life)	The Watersons	An Introduction to Norma Waterson			02:14
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional - Michael Waterson - John Harrison
02	T Stands for Thomas	The Watersons	An Introduction to Norma Waterson			03:42
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional
03	Grace Darling	Lal Waterson	An Introduction to Norma Waterson			04:43
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional - Martin Carthy
04	Three Pretty Maidens	The Watersons	An Introduction to Norma Waterson			02:09
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Elaine Waterson - Norma Waterson - Traditional - Michael Waterson - Martin Carthy
05	John Ball	Norma Waterson	An Introduction to Norma Waterson			03:22
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Sydney Carter
06	When First I Came to Caledonia	The Watersons	An Introduction to Norma Waterson			05:16
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Eliza Carthy - Norma Waterson - Traditional - Martin Carthy
07	Polly's Love (The Cruel Ships Carpenter)	Waterson:Carthy	An Introduction to Norma Waterson			04:42
	Writer: Traditional / Composers: Eliza Carthy - Norma Waterson - Traditional - Martin Carthy

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