Coope Boyes & Simpson was a British vocal folk trio formed around 1990 and … Read Full Bio ↴Coope Boyes & Simpson was a British vocal folk trio formed around 1990 and remembered for their rich sound and often unusual vocal harmonies. The group comprised singers Barry Coope, Jim Boyes (formerly of Swan Arcade), and Lester Simpson. Almost all of their music was sung entirely a capella, although they occasionally used accordion, guitar and drums very sparingly on recordings.
The trio performed a mixture of both traditional folk songs (though often creatively arranged), hymns and carols, and their own original compositions. Most of their albums were released on the No Masters label (the No Masters Co-operative is a recording and publishing company run by songwriters, singers and musicians based in the North of England).
Much of their music was political in nature, but they also performed sacred music, and released two albums consisting of Christmas carols and hymns (the latter receiving extensive airplay on Classic FM around Christmas time from DJ Natalie Wheen).
In addition to the three vocalists, the nature of the line-up was somewhat fluid, with additional singers joining in as required. Their Christmas recordings were sometimes accredited to 'Voices at the Door', while the trio was also part of the occasional folk 'supergroup' Blue Murder along with members of Waterson:Carthy and The Watersons.
From 2005 they frequently collaborated with label mates Chumbawamba, contributing vocals on the latter's albums "A Singsong and a Scrap", "Get On With It! Live" and "The Boy Bands Have Won".
The trio often worked with choirs and others on various projects, eg. Kerstbestand - a concert about the Christmas truces of WW1, and Private Peaceful - a collaboration with author Micheal Morpurgo about a young soldier shot for cowardice.
The trio gave their final performance in October 2017, as part of the 2017 Derby Folk Festival.
Official website: www.coopeboyesandsimpson.co.uk
The trio performed a mixture of both traditional folk songs (though often creatively arranged), hymns and carols, and their own original compositions. Most of their albums were released on the No Masters label (the No Masters Co-operative is a recording and publishing company run by songwriters, singers and musicians based in the North of England).
Much of their music was political in nature, but they also performed sacred music, and released two albums consisting of Christmas carols and hymns (the latter receiving extensive airplay on Classic FM around Christmas time from DJ Natalie Wheen).
In addition to the three vocalists, the nature of the line-up was somewhat fluid, with additional singers joining in as required. Their Christmas recordings were sometimes accredited to 'Voices at the Door', while the trio was also part of the occasional folk 'supergroup' Blue Murder along with members of Waterson:Carthy and The Watersons.
From 2005 they frequently collaborated with label mates Chumbawamba, contributing vocals on the latter's albums "A Singsong and a Scrap", "Get On With It! Live" and "The Boy Bands Have Won".
The trio often worked with choirs and others on various projects, eg. Kerstbestand - a concert about the Christmas truces of WW1, and Private Peaceful - a collaboration with author Micheal Morpurgo about a young soldier shot for cowardice.
The trio gave their final performance in October 2017, as part of the 2017 Derby Folk Festival.
Official website: www.coopeboyesandsimpson.co.uk
Now is the Cool of the Day
Coope Boyes & Simpson Lyrics
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Kathy Mattea And my Lord, He said unto me Do you like my…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Coope Boyes & Simpson:
Fairground Attraction Children with candyfloss And prizes of goldfish Young me…
Falling Slowly I don′t know you But I want you All the more for…
Float In Dreams Do you Ever Feel like Someone Watches You in Your Dreams Fro…
Keep Your Distance Overcast future and the past riding on a dime No…
Keep Your Head Down Overcast future and the past riding on a dime No…
Lay Me Down School was done and you were gone so fast Gave up…
Make It Mend It Oh Oh You owe it to yourself Yeah Where do I belong Why do…
Only Remembered Fading away like the stars in the morning Losing their light…
Polly On the Shore She was used, she was abused, she never knew she…
Silence Listen to the voice inside you Inside you Inside you Inside …
Spring 1919 The longest night of darkest dreams Heralds the new tomorrow…
Ten Thousand Miles Fare you well, my own true love Farewell for a while I'…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Simpson:
Ain't No Mountain High Enough Listen baby, ain't no mountain high, Ain't no valley low,…
Amor de mãe TU AMOR ES MÁS QUE DRAMA VIVE EMPELÍCULA UN CORTO DE FICCIÓN…
Cherry Ice Cream Sundae life is kind to who’s kind to it back so hard…
Mama I don't work hard when it's easy I put in work…
Street Corner Street life, rough necks Bad guys On any street, any street…
Switch Lanes See I'm a money making monster I got a lot of…
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@ireneshettle2990
RIP Barry Coope - a sad loss to the world of singing and music and to us all.
@gbrinksman
The most beautiful & haunting music . Wonderful harmonising . Thank you so much .
@brockhagenk
Thanks so much! Their interpretation is amazing, and their harmonies are beautiful!
@gerloczyek
Breathtaking! THANK YOU CBC FOR INTRODUCING IT!
@Stigtoes
Me too. Late Junction's the equivalent of travel. It broadens the mind and introduces you to new stuff that you would not normally come across. I'm not a Folk fan but I know good music when I hear it and this is good music.
@LQOTW
heard their song on a folk radio show - had to have the album! Thanks for posting it!
@paulbalogh7064
Simply perfection. Floored by everything that I hear from these guys . Sadly they have retired.
@Nyerguds
Was lucky enough to catch them on their last tour. Breathtaking as always.
@boojay111
Wonderful harmonies and can hear words clearly, just heard this on Late Junction, fab!!!!!
@agwblack
Great upload, thanks. Heard them do this live on the BBC Radio 2 Folk awards pre-show and had to hear it again!