by Frederick William Harvey (1888 - 1957)
In praise of ale
Language: English
Who first did vat and barrel this care-subduing booze to him I'd raise a carol each sunday did he choose And he who first invented such liquor for to make a mortal man contented e'en when his heart doth ache. To him I'd raise a tower out-topping towers all Wherein when hops do flower I'd keep his festival.
Authorship:
- by Frederick William Harvey (1888 - 1957) [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Ivor (Bertie) Gurney (1890 - 1937), "In praise of ale", 1918-1921 [ voice and piano ] [sung text checked 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2022-04-28
Line count: 6
Word count: 58