Composer

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Thomas Ravenscroft

Genre

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Choral

Publication Date

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1609

Average_duration

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02:09

'The Wind Blows Out of the West (Pammelia, No. 55)' is a popular English folk song that was composed by Thomas Ravenscroft in the early 17th century. The exact date of its composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written sometime between 1609 and 1611. The song was first published in Ravenscroft's collection of folk songs, 'Pammelia', which was released in 1609. 'The Wind Blows Out of the West' is a lively and upbeat song that is typically performed in a round. It consists of three verses, each of which is repeated twice, and a chorus that is repeated four times. The song is written in a major key and has a simple, catchy melody that is easy to sing along to. The first verse of the song describes the wind blowing out of the west and bringing with it the promise of good weather. The second verse tells of a young man who is in love with a girl but is too shy to tell her. The third verse describes a group of people dancing and singing in the sunshine. The chorus of the song is a simple refrain that repeats the phrase "Hey ho, the wind and the rain" four times. This chorus is typically sung in a round, with each group of singers starting the refrain at a different time. 'The Wind Blows Out of the West' is a prime example of the type of folk music that was popular in England during the early 17th century. It is characterized by its simple melody, catchy chorus, and upbeat tempo. The song has remained popular to this day and is often performed at folk festivals and other cultural events.

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