The Open Road
from The Wind in the Willows by GreenMatthews
-
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital AlbumTwo compact discs presented in a full-colour A5 gatefold sleeve. Also contains the entire libretto with linocut illustrations.
Includes unlimited streaming of The Wind in the Willows via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.ships out within 1 day£25 GBP or more
-
-
Streaming + DownloadIncludes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Purchasable with gift card
£1 GBP or more
-
Buy the Full Digital Album
-
Full Digital Discography
Get all 13 GreenMatthews releases available on Bandcamp and save 25%.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Songs of the Sea, Festive Favourites, The Wind in the Willows, Virtual Wassail, Midwinter Revels, Roots&Branches, Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite (live), A Christmas Carol: A Folk Opera, and 5 more.
Purchasable with gift card£63 GBP (25% OFF)
about
At the dawn of the day they were early away
With Toad as their mentor and guide.
Mole tended the horse while Rat with remorse
Thought of nothing but his riverside.
While Toad prattled on of the pleasures ahead
And of stars being one’s roof and of earth being one’s bed
And of how he regretted the years spent instead
Wasted on other fruitless pursuits.
At the end of the day in a field by the way
They set up their camp for the night.
The Mole found some grass for the horse’s repast
While Rat set the fire alight.
Then Rat cooked the supper while Mole made their beds
And after they’d eaten Toad yawned, stretched and said
“Let’s start bright and early. Now I’m off to bed”
Leaving Ratty and Mole to wash up.
The following morning the Mole and Rat yawning
Rose up to begin a new day.
Toad slept on however despite their endeavours
To rouse him and be on their way.
But when they’d succeeded he grumbled and groaned
“It’s cold and it’s early. O, leave me alone!
What wouldn’t I give to be back in my home
In my nice, warm and comfortable bed!”
Rat brightened and said to the Mole “Don’t be sad!
It’s always the same with old Toad and his fads
They never last long so rejoice and be glad
We’ll be home before very long..”
With Toad as their mentor and guide.
Mole tended the horse while Rat with remorse
Thought of nothing but his riverside.
While Toad prattled on of the pleasures ahead
And of stars being one’s roof and of earth being one’s bed
And of how he regretted the years spent instead
Wasted on other fruitless pursuits.
At the end of the day in a field by the way
They set up their camp for the night.
The Mole found some grass for the horse’s repast
While Rat set the fire alight.
Then Rat cooked the supper while Mole made their beds
And after they’d eaten Toad yawned, stretched and said
“Let’s start bright and early. Now I’m off to bed”
Leaving Ratty and Mole to wash up.
The following morning the Mole and Rat yawning
Rose up to begin a new day.
Toad slept on however despite their endeavours
To rouse him and be on their way.
But when they’d succeeded he grumbled and groaned
“It’s cold and it’s early. O, leave me alone!
What wouldn’t I give to be back in my home
In my nice, warm and comfortable bed!”
Rat brightened and said to the Mole “Don’t be sad!
It’s always the same with old Toad and his fads
They never last long so rejoice and be glad
We’ll be home before very long..”
credits
from The Wind in the Willows,
released June 28, 2021
license
all rights reserved
tags
about
GreenMatthews Coventry, UK
Chris Green and Sophie Matthews play English traditional songs and tunes in a thoroughly 21st-century kick-ass style. Using a blend of ancient instruments such as cittern, English bagpipes and shawm as well as modern folk instruments such as guitar, flute and piano accordion, they breathe new life into material from hundreds of years ago, making it fresh and relevant for a modern audience. ... more
shows
-
Jun 19Hoddesdon, UK
discography
-
Jul 2023 -
Dec 2022 -
Jun 2021 -
Dec 2020
contact / help
If you like GreenMatthews, you may also like:
-
Needle Pin, Needle Pin
by Jackie Oates and John Spierssupported by 6 fans who also own “The Open Road”
superb! a great pairing and some beautiful music. thank you!
go to album -
supported by 5 fans who also own “The Open Road”
Because I couldn't decide what my favourite track was. It's a beautiful album and every track could be my favourite. However, I am a soppy git so I chose stowaway. Thank you Jon and keep up the good work.
go to album -
Glamour In The Grey
by The Magpie Arcsupported by 5 fans who also own “The Open Road”
Such a broad range of roots music styles; trad English, modern Scottish, Americana. The first track is fabulous, took me right back to teenage years listening to Fairport. Hope it gets the recognition it deserves
go to album -
Ship To Shore
by Richard ThompsonThe legendary Richard Thompson's new solo album exemplifies his many musical paths, from pop and cabaret to jazz to traditional folk.
go to album -
Endurance Soundly Caged
by Stick In The WheelAdapting their calculated standards into a raw, live setting, the radical UK folk duo rework six highlights from their spellbindincatalogue.
go to album -
featured on Bandcamp Radio Apr 23, 2019
go to album -
supported by 5 fans who also own “The Open Road”
go to album
