30 Apr 2008
I gave up hope ironically for Lent
Lord Hereford’s Knob is, quietly, one of the best songs on CSI:Ambleside. Of course, every HMHB album needs a track celebrating English (and indeed here, Welsh) geography, and this one is one of my favourites ever. Plus it namechecks some old HMHB songs! In case you didn’t know, Lord Hereford’s Knob - AKA Twmpa - is a peak in the Brecon Beacons. Thanks Giles
See lyrics to Lord Hereford’s Knob
17 Letters Sent:
Ben
Think it might be ‘Pox of the Pennine Ridge” and I thought it was “could that be the Severn”
Well done on doing this though, long overdue.
Apr 30th, 2008
bug
It sounds like it might be “To the pots of the Pennine Ridge” as in potholes - there seem to be a few up there if you Google ‘pots pennine ridge’.
Apr 30th, 2008
chris
@Ben: it certainly could be “Severn”, and it would rhyme, but “seraph” makes a lot of sense too; someone’s going to need a better sound system than mine to make it out.
@Bug: yes, that sounds better, I think.
Thanks both!
May 1st, 2008
Ben
I’m remaining steadfast in it being “to the pox of the Penine Ridge” makes more sense lyrically.
None of you can stop me singing along to that…….can you?
P.S after googling ‘Seraph’ I reluctantly concede that point
May 1st, 2008
Vince
I’m giving my vote for “…Could that be the Severn” because:
A) It rhymes with heaven
B) Twmpa is “near” the Severn and
C) I think the F-sound you hear (to make you think of Seraph) is from the backing vocals singing ‘Here”F”ord’s’ Knob
OK. so I was a million miles wide on Bad Losers at Yahoo Chess, but on this one I’m more confident.
Vince
May 17th, 2008
Geoff
I work at the O.S. and I’d just like to say that there isn’t a trig pillar on top of Lord Herefords’ Knob, only a cairn. I know it’s a bit pedantic. I just wanted to add something to the HMHB lyrics project.
Jun 23rd, 2008
chris
@Geoff: One of my favourite comments ever.
Jun 24th, 2008
Geoff
…although I should say that the grid reference they supply is exactly right. But could someone explain to me why this song puts me in mind of the Incredible String Band? I’m beginning to think this might be their best album.
Jun 24th, 2008
Gareth
A single Seraph is the guy from the Matrix, I think; at least that’s what Google confirms. The Severn fits logically - you can see it from the top, on a clear day with the right drug - but since when has logic had anything to do with HMHB lyrics?
Jul 8th, 2008
Mr Larrington
+1 for “Severn” over here.
Note to self: go to bed, you oaf…
Jul 19th, 2008
Neil
That’s definitely the Severn. Listen at high volume through headphones.
Aug 9th, 2008
Chris
OK, I’m gonna change it to “Severn”, by popular vote. Although I bet everyone who thought it was “seraph” will now raise their objections. Or something.
Aug 10th, 2008
Ben
Victory!
Can you take another listen to my suggestion of “pox of the penine ridge” I think it’s much more likely than “pots”
Yes, it’s still bugging me!
Aug 10th, 2008
Chris
@Ben: You’ll need to gather a few more supporters for that one mate, I can’t hear that at all.
Aug 10th, 2008
chesneywold
your’e should be you’re, i’m sure nigel would sing it with the correct contraction in mind
Sep 4th, 2008
Chris The Siteowner
Read here how the great David Lloyd tried (and failed) to get a BBC local radio station to play the song…
Oct 9th, 2008
Giles Pattison
Agree about the Severn, but still not sure about the ‘Pennine ridge’ question. I’ve given it another listen and I don’t think its ‘p??? of the Pennine Ridge’ at all, I think it is ‘to the Pots, to the Pennine Ridge’. Hull Pot is near Penyghent a quarter of a mile from the Pennine Way (it is a big pothole). Hunt Pot is nearby and has a waterfall. It is described by Wainright as “an evil slit”. I’m inclined to go with ‘to the Pots, to the Pennine Ridge’ See also Spike Pot, Blind Pot and Eerie Pot and Penyghent Pot which has an extension called Better Dead Than Welsh.
This is possibly too much information.
Nov 6th, 2008
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