Tag Archives: shanty

Stories Behind the Songs: #1 Three Score and Ten

1885 Fishing Smacks

This is the first in a very occasional series detailing the stories behind Circus Envy’s songs. Three Score and Ten by Circus Envy First up, Three Score and Ten, a traditional song from the area the band is based – East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. The area has a strong fishing heritage, particularly in the … Continue reading

Posted in blog, stories behind the songs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments