They released one Ep, E.P.onymous in October 2004, and five albums, Burlesque in October 2006, Matachin in October 2008, Hedonism in October 2010, Broadside in October 2012 and Revival in June 2014.
http://www.bellowhead.co.uk/releases.html
They announced in 2015 that the 2016 tour would be the last.
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Band Members ...
Jon Boden - lead vocals and fiddle
John Spiers - melodeon & concertina
Benji Kirkpatrick - bouzouki, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo
Paul Sartin - Fiddle, oboe and vocals
Rachael McShane - Cello, fiddle, vocals
Ed Neuhauser - Sousaphone, Helicon & Tuba
Pete Flood - percussion
Andy Mellon - trumpet & flugelhorn
Brendan Kelly - soprano & tenor saxes, bass clarinet
Justin Thurgur - trombone
Sam Sweeney - Fiddle, Bagpipes
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Let Her Run
Bellowhead Lyrics
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Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
Is the old "Wild Cat" of the Swallow Tail Line!
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
Oh Liza Lee if you were mine
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
I would dress you up in silk so fine
For the sun is high and the wind blows free
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
With Liza Lee all on my knee
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
Oh in Liverpool town the girls hang around
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
And it's there my Liza will be found
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
When I come home from across the sea
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
Liza Lee will you marry me?
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
For the sun is high and the wind blows free
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
With Liza Lee all on my knee
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
Ohoh, let her run!
Well the prettiest sight that you ever did see
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
Is Liz Lee all on my knee
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
I'll stay with you upon the shore
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
And it's back to see I'll go no more
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
For the sun is high and the wind blows free
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
With Liza Lee all on my knee
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
The song Let Her Run by Bellowhead tells the story of a sailor who is in love with a woman named Liza Lee. He describes how he would dress her up in silk so fine if she were his, and how he dreams of having her all on his knee. He promises to stay with her on shore and never go back to sea if she will only agree to marry him. The sailor is so in love with Liza Lee that he wants to let the ship run in order to be with her.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a sailor who is deeply in love and willing to give up his life at sea to be with the woman he loves. The repetition of the phrase "clear away the track, boys, and let her run" throughout the song emphasizes the sailor's strong desire to be with Liza Lee. The use of the ship as symbolism for his life at sea also emphasizes his willingness to give up everything for her.
Overall, Let Her Run is a love song that highlights the sailor's deep passion for Liza Lee and his desire to leave everything behind to be with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the finest ship that you ever could find
The singer speaks of a magnificent ship that they wish to sail.
Oh boys, are you done, are you done?
The singer asks if the listener is ready to set sail.
Is the old "Wild Cat" of the Swallow Tail Line!
The singer reveals the name of the ship they want to sail is the "Wild Cat" of the Swallow Tail Line.
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
The artist tells the crew to prepare the ship for sail and let her run free.
Oh Liza Lee if you were mine
The artist expresses a desire for a woman named Liza Lee.
I would dress you up in silk so fine
The singer dreams of dressing Liza Lee in lavish clothing if they were together.
For the sun is high and the wind blows free
The singer notes the pleasant weather that would make for good sailing.
With Liza Lee all on my knee
The artist imagines having Liza Lee with them on the ship.
Oh in Liverpool town the girls hang around
The artist notes that there are many women in Liverpool where they will find Liza Lee.
And it's there my Liza will be found
The artist believes that Liza Lee is in Liverpool.
When I come home from across the sea
The singer speaks of returning home from their voyage.
Liza Lee will you marry me?
The artist proposes marriage to Liza Lee.
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
The singer repeats their call to prepare the ship for sail.
Well the prettiest sight that you ever did see
The singer describes Liza Lee as the most beautiful vision they've ever laid eyes on.
Is Liz Lee all on my knee
The singer describes having Liza Lee sitting on their knee.
I'll stay with you upon the shore
The artist promises to remain with Liza Lee on land.
And it's back to sea I'll go no more
The artist declares that they will never return to the sea.
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
The singer repeats their call to set sail.
Ohoh, let her run!
The singer encourages the crew to let the ship run free.
Clear away the track, boys, and let her run!
The artist once again calls for the ship to be prepared for sail.
Contributed by Zoe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dominic Youe
You guys are, and will always be, one of my fave bands ever! I don't know of another band that puts me in quite the mood you guys do! Bellowhead, I salute you!
Malin Greenleaf
breaks up
skinjaman
Excellent stuff. And Bellowhead must be amongst the fittest band around: just see how quick Rachael and Paul do a lightning sit-down-stand-up at around 2.22 :-)
Janice Broom
I am not saying I don't love Faustus but Bellowhead are beyond brilliant and I miss them more than I can say, it was great to see them live and I miss them more than I can say
spundam
They're touring again in November 2022.
Janice Broom
@spundam Thanks. I have my ticket to see them in Plymouth, I am already excited !!!
John Spiers
@spundam 😢
danplews
Great vocals
Melanie
I will forever regret that I only discovered you guys earlier this year and never got to see you live
James HH
Bellowhead's one-off online concert on Saturday 5th December! 2020 more information on this special reunion, pre-sale ticket link will be sent on Monday 19th October at 8AM