Haul Away For Rosie-O

Legendary English folk singer Ralph McTell wrote this song for the Irish band The Fureys, a ballad about the tough times in Ireland when families were separated because of emigration.

I will never forget the walk to the station
Me with your suitcase being brotherly strong,
Trying to make light of the whole situation
In light conversation we move through the throng

Above all the roar of the town was the blue sky
I could hear  the birds singing for the joy of the day,
There was no support from the city forthcoming
No sympathy knowing you are going away,
So hard to say goodbye.

And there was you with bright eyes, best dress now for travelling
Me in my work clothes, unshaven so plain
Oh I fully intended to put in a half day,
But my good intentions went with you on the train.

So I never looked back as the train left the station
Crossed over the road and walked into the park,
And there in a bar some old man there was singing
And I sat there drinking until it got dark.

And outside the trees they grew starlings like apples
Their hustle and chatter not dampened by the rain,
But washed down the pavements and into the gutters
And soaked through my clothes as I set out again,
So hard to say goodbye.

And above me the stars were all hidden by the rain clouds
The song of the old man still locked in my brain,
All emigration, the curse of any nation
The setting now fitting his sad sweet refrain,
So hard to say goodbye....



The Setting   (Ralph McTell )

YOUNG GIRL WITH A UKULELE, a short story inspired by this song, is available as a Kindle Single from Amazon.

Young Girl With A Ukulele

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Julian Mount sings: "Analogue Catalogue" (aka: The Betterware Song).

Words & music:  Julian Mount.

Roll up, roll up, there's good advice...
We really need to share.
On the pages of the analogue catalogue...
From Mr Betterware.

Analogue Catalogue

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Julian Mount sings: "The Government Still Got In".

Words & music: Julian Mount.
Additional vocals: Linda Birmingham 

No matter who you voted for, the Government still got in.

The Government Still Got In

A protest song for these times we are living in.

Words and music by myself.

We're Heading For Nowhere Again

My version of an early Ralph McTell song from 1967.

All Things Change

This is an original song by Linda Birmingham which she entered for The Watford Folk Club Songwriting Contest in 2016. Linda was a finalist in the competition!

Brian Reader, the subject of the song, was the mastermind behind a huge jewellery raid in London's diamond district (Hatton Garden)over the Easter weekend in 2015.

Melodeon: Gordon Jones.

A Life Of Crime

An original song about Elaine Paige.  The winning song at the 2018 Dial Up Song Competition at The London Improv. Theatre on 6 July 2018.

Recorded at The Watford Folk Club on 2 November 2018.

"Oh, Elaine, when you say your name,
It turns the page and makes me feel much better".

Turn the Page

Turn The Page

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Julian Mount is passionate about songwriting and acoustic music. He plays acoustic guitar, writes his own songs and plays songs by others too. Julian's songs are thought provoking, full of wit and highlight his quirky perspective on people, places and situations. He has a distinct style of songwriting and singing with memorable songs delivered with great skill and humour.

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"Julian Mount - Self penned songs from the serious to the ludicrous sides of life accompanied on guitar."
....Redbourn Folk Club.

"Julian Mount is a real star - great songs that made us laugh and cry and what a great guitar player too. Thank you Julian!"
....Watford Folk Club.

"Julian crafts a bewilderingly diverse range of witty and funny songs and then throws one in that stops you in your tracks and provokes thought for good measure."
....Chesham Folk Club.

"Julian is a witty and clever songwriter who has you hanging on his every well crafted word"
....NAF Club, Silsoe.

Julian Mount is available for bookings at Folk Clubs, Festivals, House Parties, Cabaret and similar events and venues.

Julian has been performing as a singer/songwriter for over 40 years. He has had several vinyl, tape and CD releases of his music. (But his wax cylinder recordings are always pirated copies!)

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