Today, 3tynespodcast pays tribute to the Tynedale songwriter and singer, Terry Conway. Terry died of mesothelioma in 2013 and he is sorely missed by his fellow musicians in the North East, who regard him as a writer of great warmth and wit with a distinctive vocal style.

The episode is introduced by Vic Gammon, who reflects on Terry’s reputation amongst his peers. I then chat to the musician Liz Conway, who talks about her time with Terry, his philosophy of life and his music.

During this episode, you’ll hear ten of Terry’s songs. I have included these in full so that we can appreciate his songcraft and performance. But it does make for a long episode so, if you find yourself short on time before the end, please pause it and come back later. Time spent listening to Terry Conway is time well spent.

Terry and Liz recorded several albums together and I’ve listed these in the show notes, together with a link to a site where you can buy them. The songs included in this episode are, in order, Hawkhope Hill, Walls of Troy, Bus To Morpeth, The Curlew on the Moor, The Hexham Riot, Winter Song, Lady Fortune, Midsummer Blue, Futures Marketeers and Fareweel Regality.

Albums by Terry and Liz Conway

The Haydon Bridge Sessions

Songs from the North of England

Of Riots and Rabbits

Downhill All The Way

Premier

Premier and Of Riots and Rabbits can be ordered online from http://spacemonkeylab.com/stonehousemusic/

Liz has a limited number of some albums. Please contact the podcast at [email protected] if you would like to buy one.

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