Summary: FolkCast: the podcast that brings you the worlds of folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music. The Story Behind The Song turns 100 with the remarkable tale of “the man they couldn’t hang’, who inspired an entire album by Fairport Convention. But what happened to John “Babbacombe” Lee after he escaped from the hangman’s noose? Also in this edition we chat to multi-talented musician Ken Nicol, and hear about how he has become a “guitar-slinger for hire”, helping to rescue two bands’ touring plans. Plus the usual diet of great new music! FolkCast is produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows Music featured: Billy Bones by King Courgette from the album “King Courgette” (2016) One More Day by Solarference from the album “Locks & Bolts” (2016) The Harbour by India McKellar from the EP “Sable” (2016) The Hen’s March To The Midden/The Four Poster Bed by Dave Swarbrick and Simon Nicol from the album “Close To The White Bear” (1984) Spirit, Soul And A Handful Of Mud by James J Turner from the album “Spirit, Soul And A Handful Of Mud” (2016) Ken Nicol interview - part one featuring Princess Royal by Feast Of Fiddles from the album “Still Live” (2007) and Sponge by Magna Carta from the album “Tomorrow Never Comes” (2012) The Jesus Army by Ken Nicol from the album “Things” (2015) Selkie by Jenny Sturgeon from the album “From The Skein” (2016) Louise by Andrew John & Lissa from the album “At Home” (2016) Five Years Old by Hot Tamale single (2016) The Story Behind The Song 100! Hanging Song by Fairport Convention from the album “Babbacombe Lee” (1971) Being the full story of John ‘Babbacombe’ Lee, alias “The Man They Couldn’t Hang”! Up On Cragside by Blair Dunlop from the album “Gilded” (2016) Happy Outcome by Alma from the album “Varieties” (2016) For full details and links to artists’ websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk
