Blow The Wind Southerly

Waltz · 3/4 · D major

Blow the Wind Southerly is a traditional Northumbrian folk song of uncertain exact origin and history. It is traditionally performed in a gentle, flowing 3/4 meter in D major that evokes the movement of ocean waves and maritime longing. The tune is best known for its evocative, unaccompanied vocal style popularized by twentieth-century contralto Kathleen Ferrier.

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