Ayreheart - Twa Corbies

“Twa Corbies,” the Scottish version of “The Three Ravens,” was a Steeleye Span specialty (as well as being an Alfred Deller favorite). Death was more immediate and more present to the singers of traditional song; it still may be so. In any event, mementi mori, reminders of our eventual end, are everywhere in the tradition. This track was recorded and mixed by Carr Designs at North Fourth studios. Lyrics: As I was walking all alane, I spied twa corbies makin a mane; The tane unto the ither did say-o, “Whar s