“Droylsden Wakes”
Description
Man and woman alternately brag and insult each other over their prowess at spinning.
Notes
"This Lancashire dialogue song was once associated with a folk ceremonial attached to the local 'wakes' or annual holiday." - A. L. Lloyd. The role of the woman was played by a man in woman's clothing; the two participants sat on a cart with a spinning-wheel spinning flax and collecting money from onlookers. - PJS
References
- Vaughan Williams/Lloyd, p. 36, "Droylsden Wakes" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #3290
- BI, VWL036