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"Matty Groves", also known as "Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard" or "Little Musgrave", is a ballad probably originating in Northern England that describes an adulterous tryst between a young man and a noblewoman that is ended when the woman's husband discovers and kills them.
Songfacts®: "Matty Groves" is an English folk ballad. According to a report in the London Times of March 2, 1945, this song was specially written by the composer Benjamin Britten and dedicated to the musicians of the German POW camp Oflag VII B the previous year.
Jan 25, 2010 · 3.32K subscribers. Subscribed. 2.5K. 387K views 14 years ago. Band: Fairport Convention Song: Matty Groves Album: Liege & Lief [1969] ...more. Band: Fairport ConventionSong: Matty...
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Dec 6, 2010 · Doc Watson performs the old English folk ballad, "Matty Groves" from his album HOME AGAIN (1966). LYRICS Was on the high high holy day, The very best day in the year. Little Matty Groves...
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"Matty Groves", also known as "Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard" or "Little Musgrave", is a ballad probably originating in Northern England that describes an adulterous tryst between a young man and a noblewoman that is ended when the woman's husband discovers and kills them.
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May 16, 2024 · “Matty Groves” is a traditional folk ballad that has been recorded by numerous artists, but it is Fairport Convention’s live version from 1981 that stands out. The band’s unique interpretation and energetic performance bring this centuries-old tale to life in a way that captivates the listener.