High Germany (folk song)

Countless versions of the ballad have been found, including numerous recordings, several of which are available online. The following examples are some which use variations of the famous tune. • 1908: Archer Lane of Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, recorded on phonograph by Percy Grainger • 1956: Phoebe Smith of Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, recorded by Peter Kennedy • 1968: Ethel Findlater of Dounby, Orkney, recorded by Alan J. Bruford == Popular recordings ==

• 1965: Martin Carthy performed a version of the song on his first album, Martin Carthy • 1969: The Dubliners performed the song on their album, At Home with The Dubliners, with Luke Kelly on lead vocals • 1972: Pentangle sang their version on ''Solomon's Seal'' • 2009: the band strawbs included a version of the song in their album "a taste of strawbs" • 2011: Tersivel performed a metal version of the song on their album For One Pagan Brotherhood • 2011: The Dreadnoughts included the lyrics and melody of the song in their medley, "The Cruel Wars" • 2017: Tell Tale Tusk performed and recorded at Sofar London as, "High Germany" • 2021: The Longest Johns recorded their version as, "The Cruel Wars" == References ==