The Houghton Weavers are an English folk music band formed in 1975 in Westh… Read Full Bio ↴The Houghton Weavers are an English folk music band formed in 1975 in Westhoughton, in the borough of Bolton in Lancashire, England. The current three band members are David Littler (acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, banjo-ukulele, bouzouki, piano accordion and vocals), Steve Millington (bass guitar, keyboards, acoustic guitar, piano accordion and vocals) and Tony Berry (lead vocalist).
David Littler and Tony Berry are both founder members of the band, whilst Steve Millington joined in 1996.
Previous members are Norman Prince (1975 to 1999, 6 string acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, bass guitar and vocals), John Oliver (1975 to 1976 vocals), Denis Littler (1976 to 1984 bass guitar and vocals) and Jeff Hill (1984 to 1996 and 1999 to 2007 bass Guitar, 6 string acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, electric guitar and vocals)
They sing mainly English folk music, much of it in Lancashire dialect, and demonstrate an eclectic range of song subjects including "The Blackpool Belle", "Uncle Joe’s Mintballs" and "Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs" (a biographical song about the painter L. S. Lowry).
They are best known for their BBC T.V. show "Sit Thi Deawn" (a Lancashire colloquial corruption of "Sit You Down"; referring to the supposed hospitality of Lancashire people). The programme ran for six series or seven years and was a mixture of easy listening music and comedy for a local audience[1]. The group also starred in six of their own series for BBC Radio 2.
David Littler and Tony Berry are both founder members of the band, whilst Steve Millington joined in 1996.
Previous members are Norman Prince (1975 to 1999, 6 string acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, bass guitar and vocals), John Oliver (1975 to 1976 vocals), Denis Littler (1976 to 1984 bass guitar and vocals) and Jeff Hill (1984 to 1996 and 1999 to 2007 bass Guitar, 6 string acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar, electric guitar and vocals)
They sing mainly English folk music, much of it in Lancashire dialect, and demonstrate an eclectic range of song subjects including "The Blackpool Belle", "Uncle Joe’s Mintballs" and "Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs" (a biographical song about the painter L. S. Lowry).
They are best known for their BBC T.V. show "Sit Thi Deawn" (a Lancashire colloquial corruption of "Sit You Down"; referring to the supposed hospitality of Lancashire people). The programme ran for six series or seven years and was a mixture of easy listening music and comedy for a local audience[1]. The group also starred in six of their own series for BBC Radio 2.
What's Christmas Without a Brass Band
The Houghton Weavers Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Houghton Weavers:
Any Dream Will Do I closed my eyes, drew back the curtain. To see for…
Black Velvet Band In a neat little town they call Belfast, apprentice to…
Blackpool Belle Oh the Blackpool Belle was a getaway train that went…
Blaydon Races Aa went to Blaydon Races, 'twas on the ninth of…
Blowin' In the Wind How many roads must a man walk down before you…
Coal Hole Cavalry Early morning, dreaming is shattered One clitter-clatter on …
Cushie Butterfield As a broken hearted keelman and I'm over head in…
H.R.H Well last week I went down to London To ogle at…
Heart of Oak Come, cheer up, my lads, ′tis to glory we steer, To…
John North Oh, my name is John North, I'm south of the…
Manchester Rambler Well I've been over Snowdon, I've camped upon Crowdon, And s…
Matchstalk Men & Matchstalk Cats & Dogs He painted Salford's smokey tops On cardboard boxes from the…
Poverty Knock Up every morning at five, it's a wonder that we're…
Room In The Sky It's nigh on fifty years since i moved into this…
Seth Davey He sat on the corner of Bevington Brook Astride of his…
Sit Thi Deawn There's a cosy little spot I know Lies just inside of…
The Keeper One morning when the world was new and first we…
The Leaving Of Liverpool Fare thee well to you my own true love I…
Today Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine, I'll taste…
Where Have All the Flowers Gone Where have all the flowers gone? Long time passing. Where ha…
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Jim Berry
Sounds great when the brass band comes in. A lovely Christmas sound reminds me of my childhood.
pete seel
many thanks jim ,great to hear from you .cheers peter
Rebekka Smith
Love it!
pete seel
thank you so much. may the new years bring all your dreams come true .peter
roger hindle
Found this a couple of years ago - great song. The first picture of the brass ensemble (starting after 31 seconds) features my Step Dad on the back row. Today is the 5th anniversary since he passed away. Can anyone advise where and when this picture was taken?
citadelpromotions
We love this, how can we get a copy of the music?
lucy blu
citadelpromotions hello ,I am Pete who wrote this song ,the song is on a single disc .leave it with me and I will do my best to see if I can get you a copy.my email is Paisley kaftan@live.co.uk ,you are welcome to send me your email and I will keep in touch,and thank you very much for your lovely comment.cheers Peter seel
Mary Schoeler
I think that in this piece, the brass band is the star. thanks, Pete Seel
Mary Schoeler
I hope that my comments don't offend the Houghton Weavers, I have loved their music for years. I was born just over the ?The Pennines in Halifax