The High Level Ranters were among the liveliest folk music groups in Britain, one of the longest-established and most popular bands. The incredible instrumental versatilty of the four piece – Alistair Anderson, Tom Gilfellon, Johnny Handle and Colin Ross – took the music of their native Northumberland around the world. The group researched much of their repertoire from 19th century tune books, helping to revive and bring before a new audience a vast repertory of local traditional music. All members of the group recorded solo records, but their most powerful recordings were undoubtedly made as an ensemble.
1 Fairly Shot of Her / A Wife of My Own
2 Dance to Yer Daddy
3 The Lass Doon On The Quay
4 The Kielder Hunt
5 Hornpipes – Alston Flower Show / Jane of Biddlestone
6 Fortune Turns The Wheel
7 Fenwick of Bywell
8 Elsie Marley / Hoop Her And Gird Her
9 Captain Bover / Here’s The Tender Comin’ / Success To The Fleet
10 Proudlock’s Hornpipe / The Hesleyside Reel
11 Stanley Market
12 Hornpipes – The Marquis of Waterford / Bottle Bank / The Hawk
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