No Man's Fool: CD
No Man’s Fool is rich with tales of many men, ranging from kind-hearted, well-meaning gentlemen to thieves, mysterious strangers and somewhat sinister characters. However it is the shrewd and audacious women who shine through in these traditional songs. No Man’s Fool explores themes of death, warfare, intended rape and murder as well as tales of
No Man’s Fool is rich with tales of many men, ranging from kind-hearted, well-meaning gentlemen to thieves, mysterious strangers and somewhat sinister characters. However it is the shrewd and audacious women who shine through in these traditional songs. No Man’s Fool explores themes of death, warfare, intended rape and murder as well as tales of love, flirting, skinny-dipping and naked horseback riding! Rachael’s beautiful voice, exuberant and playful at one moment and introspective the next, brings out the characters in these songs, describing feelings of joy, mischief, sorrow and murderous intent. Her band features musicians whose backgrounds are rooted more in jazz, soul and funk than in folk. They combine their eclectic influences to create innovative and exciting arrangements of traditional folk songs.
Track Listing 1 Captain Ward 2 The Highwayman Outwitted 3 The Fisherman 4 My Johnny Was A Shoemaker 5 Maid On The Shore 6 The Drowned Sailor 7 The Gardener 8 The Broomfield Wager 9 Miles Weatherhill 10 Shepherd Lad