May 26,  · rare performance which was featured and recorded from BBC radio 2.

The group comprised singers Barry Coope, Jim Boyes (formerly of Swan Arcade) and Lester Simpson, and almost all of their music was sung entirely a cappella, although they occasionally used accordion, guitar and drums very sparingly on recordings.. They performed a mixture of both traditional folk songs (though often creatively arranged), hymns and carols, and their own original compositions.

Subject: RE: Standing in Line - Coope Boyes Simpson? From: GUEST,henryp Date: 25 Mar 14 - AM "As you might expect given Coope Boyes & Simpson's long association with music about and of the First War, this year sees a number of performances of the trio's own words and music production, In Flanders Fields, themed concerts and work with Michael Morpurgo in Private Peaceful and The Best.

Not to be mistaken with the traditional song of the same name (also called The Valiant Sailor), this piece was written by Lester Simpson, of Coope, Boyes and Simpson. They recorded it on their album Funny Old World in There is an attribution for the song on Mudcat Cafe to a Randy Newman, but this appears to be erroneous.

Written By – Lester Simpson: 8: Sweet Evelina Written By – Trad. 9: Bound For Van Dieman's Land Written By – Jock Purdon: Bringing In The Sheaves Written By – Jim Boyes: Only Remembered Written By – Trad. Welcome To The West Written By – Lester Simpson: Funny Old World Written By /5(3).

Nov 13,  · Leading British folk musicians Coope Boyes & Simpson provide the music in their unique and moving acapella style with the song "Only Remembered", as we view aspects of the unique exhibition by the.

Their debut album, Funny Old World, released in , was named Roots Album of the Year by Q magazine. Coope, Boyes & Simpson's work with Peace Concerts Passendale has inspired numerous songs based on recollections of World War One.

Representing the combined efforts of Barry Coope, Jim Boyes, and Lester Simpson, Coope, Boyes & Simpson gained a national British following when BBC Radio One host/producer Andy Kershaw commissioned them to write and records songs for his series Kershaw Comes anicotkateelenhalilamasettflex.coinfo debut album, Funny Old World, released in , was named Roots Album of the Year by Q magazine.