Bob Davenport has one of the most distinctive styles and one of the widest repertoires of any singer performing in folk clubs. From the North East of England, he relished singing in the pubs of North London frequented by musicians from the Irish community – the Bedford Arms, The Laurel Tree and the Camden Stores. ‘Down The Long Road’ draws upon these two important strands in Bob’s repertoire, as well as the country music of Southern England. Mr. Davenport is variously accompanied by notable Irish musicians – Lucy Farr, Jimmy Power, Johnny Gorman, and by members of Webb’s Wonders, The Rakes and the Leeds Band.
1 Navvy Boots
2 Down the Long Road
3 The Rambling Man
4 Barn Dance Selection: Louis James’ Quadrille / The Dancing Dustman
5 When I Was Single
6 I’m a Poor Unhappy Married Man
7 Jig Selection: When There Isn’t a Girl About / Peggy Wood / Looking for a Partner
8 Wild Wild Whiskey
9 Whiskey in the Jar
10 Reels: The Steam Packet / The Sligo Maid
11 Herbert Smith’s Polka
12 One Day While in the North Country
13 A-Begging I Will Go
14 The Wealthy Squire
15 By Tyne’s Bonny Banks
16 Once I Had an Old Hen
17 Polka Medley: Jenny Lind / J B Milne / The Girl With the Blue Dress On
18 Bogie’s Bonnie Belle
19 Irish Molly Barn Dance
20 Toast / The Blarney Stone
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