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[the singer's voice is nearly a dead ringer for Peter Bellamy's] A song inspired by the May Day celebrations at Padstow in Cornwall where an ancient "Obby 'Oss" has for centuries been paraded through town. The words and tune, by contemporary songwriter Dave Webber, have entered the folk tradition.Performed here by Magpie Lane and produced by Tim Healey.
Magpie Lane - May Song | 3:09
Noonoo Baggins | 17.5K subscribers | 67,386 views | November 3, 2009

6 posted on 05/01/2026 5:14:49 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)

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May day folk traditions - Padstow Old ‘Oss and Torrington May fair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQfMoAxaNkU

7 posted on 05/01/2026 5:16:15 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)

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