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Blow The Wind Southerly - Trad. Arr. Harry Dexter

Blow the Wind Southerly – for String Orchestra with piano/harp acc. arranged by Harry Dexter "Blow the Wind Southerly" is a traditional folk song originating from Northumbria in the North East of England, specifically associated with areas like Tyneside and Wearside. The song's lyrics express a woman's longing for a southerly wind to bring her lover back from sea, reflecting maritime themes common in the region's folk heritage. Its earliest known printed appearance was in 1834, when the chorus was included in The Bishoprick Garland, a collection by Cuthbert Sharp. The melody and a fragment of the ballad are believed to be older, but the more familiar version with expanded lyrics dates to the mid-19th century, attributed to John Stobbs. An arrangement of the tune was published in 1882 in Northumbrian Minstrelsy by John Collingwood Bruce and John Stokoe. The song gained wider popularity in the 20th century, notably through a 1949 recording by contralto Kathleen Ferrier, and has since been performed by artists like Bryn Terfel and Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Harry Dexter (1910-1973), a British composer and arranger known for his work in light music, created this specific orchestral version in 1955, published by Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. for string orchestra with optional piano or harp accompaniment. It has been recorded at least twice: once by the New Century Orchestra conducted by Erich Börschel as part of a mood music series (FDH 1211), and more recently in 2019 by The Countess of Wessex's String Orchestra under Major David B. Hammond, featured on the album Palace Premières.