Glory of the West by Boldwood

The "Glory of the West" CD is a classic recording by the early music ensemble St. George’s Canzona, directed by John Sothcott. Originally released on vinyl and later reissued on CD (often under the title Medieval Songs and Dances or as part of their broader collection), this album is a definitive exploration of 17th-century English popular music and broadside ballads. The title track, "Glory of the West," is a lively dance tune featured in John Playford's The English Dancing Master (1651). The recording is celebrated for its authentic use of period instruments—such as the recorder, vielle, and crumhorn—and its spirited, "earthy" approach to historical performance that captures the atmosphere of English taverns and country dances from the Renaissance and Baroque eras.