Sit Thee Down

25 years after its initial release in 1977, we are proud to release the third in our very successful series of re-issues of the Oldham Tinker's recordings for Topic Records. This album again represents the best in classic timeless Lancashire folk music, and is presented with the full co-operation of the band. Complete with full song notes and an introduction by leading fan Andy Kershaw, "Sit Thee Down" is available for the first time on CD and features an additional four rare bonus tracks. Track Listing : The Maid in the Calico Dress / Elsie Bell / Pit Me My Darling / The Talking Dog / To Sarah / Tall Tales Medley / Sit Thee DownJohn Willie's Ferret / The Deserter / Poor Little Hauve-Timer / Dad's Medals / Fishing / Jumping Jack / Jim's Medley / Coal Hole Medley / Seaur Pies / Owdham Edge / Down at Our School.