
Al Coy

Lady Franklin's Lament Lady Franklin's Lament
Pastal's arrangement of a traditional song. Alan Coy vocals and guitar. Paul Hayes guitar/bass guitar. Steph Elder cello and backing vocals. Lady Jane Franklin sponsored seven attempts to find her husband until her death 1875

Sweet Folk All Sweet Folk All
I'm sure everyone who's visited the 'Folk Scene' will have encountered something like this; perhaps at a session near you!

Haven of Hope Haven of Hope
'The soul can have no rainbows, less the eyes have shed some tears' is the motto of Many Tears Animal Rescue based Carmarthen in South West Wales, UK. http://www.manytearsrescue.org/

Fading Flowers - Falling Stars. Fading Flowers - Falling Stars.
In 1969 the band Blue Mink had a debut hit with Melting Pot, which reached #3 in the UK charts and our world seemed full of hope. We children of the '60s still basked in the warmth of summer '67; the 'summer of love'. I still have the vinyl.

Bombs Away for Dave Bombs Away for Dave
Yet again our brave leader rushes us into a war with no end, instead of seeking a lasting solution by cutting off the flow of money and arms - but hey, that would hurt arms sales wouldn't it?

The White Cockade The White Cockade
A traditional song brought up to date by friend and singer songwriter Peter Kay who kindly allows me to perform it. Al Coy guitar, bass and vocals, Steph Elder cello. The photo is of a Royal Welsh Fusilier wearing the White Hackle of his regiment.



Phoney Tony Phoney Tony
Still waiting for Chilcot, leaked memos from Secretary of State Colin Powell to Dubya, dodgy dossiers - how long can Mr Anthony Charles Lynton Blair escape trial?

REMEMBRANCE REMEMBRANCE

Watercolour Sunset. Watercolour Sunset.
Song for a friend called Jan(RIP) and for Stephanie Webb Elder.

Mayfair on Sea Mayfair on Sea
A protest song for Helford. Cornwall. Lyrics and music// Al Coy. Vocal and arrangement// Dai Crowther.

Shipping Out Shipping Out
Track 5 of our CD Tears No More. Made in 2012 and sold to raise money for Many Tears Animal Rescue. Al Coy - acoustic guitar, bass guitar and vocals, Steph Elder - cello and clarinet, Paul Hayes - Keys and recording.

Shipping Out - solo version Shipping Out - solo version
A sailor watches his old shipmate leaving on the tide - and wishes he was going too