Listen free to The Anomoanon – The Derby Ram (Little Birdy, A Man of Words and more). A.L. See all 2 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. The Derby Ram Lyrics: Oh, as I was going to Derby / 'Twas on the market day / I met with the finest ram, sir / That ever was fed upon hay / That's a lie, that's a lie, that's a lie, a lie, a lie! Thanks to that song we call our football club the Rams… Daddle-i-day, &c. The teeth that were in his mouth, Sir, Were like a regiment of men; And the tongue that hung between them, Sir, Would have dined them twice and again. Of course, it is all down to that world-famous English folk song The Derby Ram, or As I Was Going To Derby as some folk prefer to call it. The ram was fat behind, sir, The ram was fat before. [Note 7] Daddle-i-day, &c. The Jaws that were in his head, Sir, They were so fine and thin, They were sold to a Methodist Parson, For a pulpit to preach in. [2] This Ram was fat behind, Sir, This Ram was fat before, This Ram was ten yards high, Sir, Indeed he was no more. The Derby Ram, skillfully adapted by John Feierabend and brilliantly illustrated by Jackie Roche, is a delightful tall tale and children’s folksong. When: Thursday 9th September 2021 at 6:30pm Where: Derby Museum and Art Gallery on The Wardwick, Derby DE1 Your chance to own your very own ram! The Derby Ram 32. by John M. Feierabend (Adapted by), Jackie Roche (Illustrator) Hardcover $ 17.95. Its size and power are described in expansive detail (with the details varying). "The Derby Ram" 1. This poem has not been translated into any other language yet. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge... Recite this poem (upload your own video or voice file). The senior handler carries the rank of ‘Ram Major’ whilst the other has that of ‘Ram Orderly’. A. L. Lloyd - The Derby Ram Lyrics. And of this tail so long, Sir, 'Twas ten miles and an ell, They made a goodly rope, Sir, To toll the market bell. As I was going to Derby all on a market day, I met the biggest ram, me boys, that ever was fed on hay. This Ram was fat behind, Sir, This Ram was fat before, This Ram was ten yards high, Sir, Indeed he was no more. A tup is another name for a ram. It is the Ram Major’s responsibility to prepare Private Derby for all parades and the many other appearances he makes from time to time. The Derby Ram As I was going to Derby all on a market-day, I met the finest ram, sir, that ever was fed upon hay; Lloyd commented in the original album's sleeve notes: Once, gods were worshipped in the form of animals (Christians still sing Glory to the Lamb). The website of the Traditional Drama Research Group. You’ll also find a ram sculpture by Michael Pegler in the city centre. [1] As I was going to Darby, Sir, All on a market day, I met the finest Ram, Sir, That ever was fed on hay. Read the lyrics to the children's song The Derby Ram on BusSongs.com. And there the eagles built their nests, As I was going to Darby, Sir, All on a market day, I met the finest Ram, Sir, That ever was fed on hay. Most versions end with the slaughter of the ram. Lloydseems to have written about this song on the liner notes for several albums. [Note 2] Daddle-i-day, &c. The Butcher that killed this Ram, Sir, Was drownded in the blood, And the boy that held the pail, Sir, Was carried away in the flood. Oh, as I went down to Derby TownAll on a summer's day,It's there I saw the finest ramThat was ever fed on hay.And if you don't believe meAnd think I tell a lie,Just you go down to Derby,And you'll see the same as I!Oh, the wool upon this ram's backIt drug to the ground,And I hauled it to the market,And it weighed ten thousand pounds.Oh, the horns upon this ram's headThey “The Derby Ram” is a widely known song referring to an oversized ram in the town of Derby (pronounced Darby), England. Daddle-i-day, &c. The tanner that tanned its hide, Sir, Would never be poor any more, For when he had tanned and retched [Note 6] it, It covered all Sinfin Moor. ‘Private Derby’ has two handlers whose duty is to look after him at all times. This wonderfully tall tale recounts the story of a legendary ram, so big his horns "reach up to the moon," whose wool on his belly sold for 40,000 pounds, and "every foot he had, sir, took an acre of land." (John Avery), 1867-1948 (Collector) Lomax, Ruby T. (Ruby Terrill) (Collector) Floyd, Minnie (Performer) Created / … Pete Seeger (May 3, 1919 - January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer, political activist and author, and a key figure in the mid-20th century American folk music revival.He is particularly loved as the author (or co-author) of the songs Where Have All the Flowers Gone, If I Had a Hammer, and Turn, Turn, Turn.One of his brothers is Mike Seeger; Peggy Seeger is his half-sister. The Derby Ram (First Steps in Music series) Hardcover – April 1, 2010 by John M. Feierabend (Adapter), Jackie Roche (Illustrator) 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings See all formats and editions The Derby Ram The Anomoanon (Artist) Format: Audio CD. I Go To ExtremesBilly Joel Lindsay Lohan has some lyrics from Billy Joel's "I Go To Extremes" tattooed on her ribcage: "Clear as a crystal, sharp as a knife I feel like I'm in the prime of my life." Just as Anomoanon's last disc, Asleep Many Years in the Wood, cherry-picked sounds from two of the Dead's strongest studio recordings, Workingman's Dead and American Beauty, The Derby Ram adds some extended psychedelic song structures reminiscent of the Dead or other '60s and early '70s bands. Daddle-i-day, &c. This Ram jumped o'er a wall, Sir, His tail caught on a briar, It reached from Darby town, Sir, All into Leicestershire. [Note 4] Daddle-i-day, &c. The little boys of Darby, Sir, They came to beg his eyes, To kick about the streets, Sir, For they were football [Note 5] size. ELLIOT DAVIES uncovers the fascinating and grotesque origins of Derby’s city mascot – a giant ram. He measured ten yards round, sir, I think it was no more, (twice) And he who knocked this ram down Was drowned in the blood, And he who held the dish, sir, Was carried away by the flood, (twice) The wool grew on his back, sir, It reached to the sky. Price New from Used from Audio CD "Please retry" $29.91 . If it’s to brighten your office, make a statement in your garden or to give someone special the ultimate surprise gift, you need to be at the Derby Ram Trail auction. Derby Ram, The DESCRIPTION: The singer travels to Derby and sees the amazing Derby Ram. Daddle-i-day, &c. This Ram had four legs to walk on, Sir, This Ram had four legs to stand, And every leg he had, Sir, Stood on an acre of land. This Ram jumped o'er a wall, Sir, His tail caught on a briar, It reached from Darby town, Sir, All into Leicestershire. As I went down to Derby town, All on a summer's day, It's there I saw the finest ram, That's ever fed on hay. Daddle-i-day, daddle-i-day, Fal-de-ral, fal-de-ral, daddle-i-day. 'And if you go to Darby, Sir, You may eat a bit of the pie.'. The song was part of a medieval mummers play, after which masked players would call at houses in small towns and villages and sing this song to bring luck the following year. And indeed, my lads, it's true, my la Wild in Art is a leading producer of creative events that transform places into free, family-friendly outdoor art galleries. A.L. Complete your The Anomoanon collection. [Note 8] Daddle-i-day, &c. Indeed, Sir, this is true, Sir, I never was taught to lie, And had you been to Darby, Sir, You'd have seen it as well as I. The tall tale and children's folksong, The Derby Ram, has delighted children (and adults) for generations, and is stunningly brought to life in this storybook from John M. Feierabend and Jackie Roche. Derby Ram, The Contributor Names Lomax, John A. Once, gods were worshipped in the form of animals (Christians still sing Glory to the Lamb). Our ram sculpture is based on the mythical Derby Ram from the 18th Century song, which according to legend was ten yards high with enormous horns and a … Product Page - http://www.giamusic.com/search_details.cfm?title_id=10779 The ram has been associated with Derby for centuries - the northern part of the county is hill-farming sheep country. There is no comment submitted by members.. © Poems are the property of their respective owners. [Note 3] Daddle-i-day, &c. All the maids in Darby, Sir, Came begging for his horns, To take them to coopers, To make them milking gawns. The city of Derby has adopted a ram as its mascot.. You’ll find rams everywhere: From Derby FC’s insignia to a line-drawing on all council livery (though I’ve always thought this to look more like a snail). A tall old tale is “The Derby Ram,” and what a wonderful whopper of ballad it has been for hundreds of years now! The Derby Ram Trail is brought to you by Derby Museums, together with Wild in Art and Presenting Partner, Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID). The Derby Ram Lyrics As I was going to Derby all on a market day I met the biggest ram, my boys, that ever was fed on hay And indeed, my lads, it's true, my lads, I never was known to lie The Ballads and Songs of Derbyshire: With Illustrative Notes and Examples of the Original Music, etc. Daddle-i-day, &c. The Wool upon his belly, Sir, It dragged upon the ground, It was sold in Darby town, Sir, For forty thousand pound. Daddle-i-day, &c. And of this tail so long, Sir, 'Twas ten miles and an ell, They made a goodly rope, Sir, To toll the market bell. {The Derby Ram.} Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. It appears in the Roud Folk Song Index as entry number 126. Without the obscenity, "The Derby Ram" may rightly be described as a comic song; it was performed by mummers and in fact has a mummers play built around it. Derby Tourism; Derby Hotels; Derby Bed and Breakfast; Derby Vacation Rentals; Derby Vacation Packages; Flights to Derby; Derby Restaurants; Things to Do in Derby; Derby Travel Forum; Derby Photos; Derby Map; Derby Travel Guide; All Derby Hotels; Derby Hotel Deals; Last Minute Hotels in Derby; By Hotel Type. Daddle-i-day, daddle-i-day, Fal-de-ral, fal-de-ral, daddle-i-day. The Derby Ram(Roud126). On The Derby Ram, Ned Oldham and co. continue their recent foray into Grateful Dead territory. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about The Anomoanon - The Derby Ram at Discogs. [Note 1] Daddle-i-day, &c. The space between his horns, Sir, Was as far as a man could reach, And there they built a pulpit For the Parson there to preach. Daddle-i-day, &c. The Wool upon his back, Sir, Reached up unto the sky, The Eagles made their nests there, Sir, For I heard the young ones cry. The site contains over 3,500 nursery rhymes, cartoons and kids' songs. As with the other great books in this series, The Derby Ram is certain to be a favorite of today's children—another wonderful chapter in the continuing legacy of this delightful, classic songtale. $29.91: $12.98: Audio CD, January 1, 2004: $96.15 . It is also on the Watersons' 4CD anthology Mighty River of Song. Refrain: And if you don't believe me, And think I tell a lie, Just you go down to Derby, And you'll see the same as I. In partnership with Wild in Art, Derby Museums are bringing a flock of 30 colourful and unique 5ft rams on a trail around the beautiful city of Derby. Folk Play Research, the website of the Traditional Drama Research Group. 12 tracks (45:16). To this day wherever the luck-visit custom survives, a man in animal guise, as a horse, deer, goat, may accompany the carollers. As I was going to Darby, Sir,All on a market day,I met the finest Ram, Sir,That ever was fed on hay.This Ram was fat behind, Sir,This Ram was fat before,This Ram was ten yards high, Sir,Indeed he was no more.The Wool upon his back, Sir,Reached up unto the sky,The Eagles made their nests there, Sir,For I heard the young ones cry.The Wool upon his belly, Sir,It dragged upon the ground,It was sold in Darby town, Sir,For forty thousand pound.The space between his horns, Sir,Was as far as a man could reach,And there they built a pulpitFor the Parson there to preach.The teeth that were in his mouth, Sir,Were like a regiment of men;And the tongue that hung between them, Sir,Would have dined them twice and again.This Ram jumped o'er a wall, Sir,His tail caught on a briar,It reached from Darby town, Sir,All into Leicestershire.And of this tail so long, Sir,'Twas ten miles and an ell,They made a goodly rope, Sir,To toll the market bell.This Ram had four legs to walk on, Sir,This Ram had four legs to stand,And every leg he had, Sir,Stood on an acre of land.The Butcher that killed this Ram, Sir,Was drownded in the blood,And the boy that held the pail, Sir,Was carried away in the flood.All the maids in Darby, Sir,Came begging for his horns,To take them to coopers,To make them milking gawns.The little boys of Darby, Sir,They came to beg his eyes,To kick about the streets, Sir,For they were football size.The tanner that tanned its hide, Sir,Would never be poor any more,For when he had tanned and retched it,It covered all Sinfin Moor.Indeed, Sir, this is true, Sir,I never was taught to lie,And if you go to Darby, Sir,You may eat a bit of the pie. 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