Recessional from Strange Vagaries by The Davenports

Rudyard Kipling wrote this for one of Queen Victoria’s several jubilees it points out that the Empire was in decline. We reckon that her Majesty was not amused. Fortunately, Peter Bellamy was taken with it enough to write this very singable tune.

Paul & Liz’s songs arise, both from their roots and from their personal experiences. These are drawn either from extensive research into the tradition or written by Paul. Their voices create a sound that gives a striking vitality to their musical storytelling, underpinned by Paul and Liz’s unusual vocal style. Their songs are now to be found in the repertoires of some very well-known performers