Diamond of the Duchy

This song is about the town of St Ives, Cornwall and was originally written at the request of the local shanty group called 'Cork an Barbor' for them to sing during their performances.
However due to Covid they've not been able to do that of late so this is a version I've recorded myself at home, the video is also home made but edited by Steve Parkins, Perth W.A.
Some of the references in the song are very specific to the area so we've included some of my photographs { plus a few vintage pics } to help explain.
Grab a pasty and enjoy !
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[@malcolmbeswick9957]

Different gravy has a new meaning, THAT SONG is different gravy !!... thank you Graham

[@petewales100]

What a beautiful track! I feel like I’ve been on adventure through St Ives.

[@hughblaza7033]

That's a classic, Graham! Who needs the bloody Med, indeed?!

[@Karen-ci5eu]

Foot stomping, stirring, passionate - back of the net, Graham B x

[@jacenbruce]

Wow! Great catchy shanty, love it, superb video too. Cheers J x

[@steveparkins6854]

1000 views awsome
Happy Birthday too Graham 🙏♥️😎

[@tinatrixie283]

hi gray its still great to hear your powerful vocals rocking on always will be a fan x

[@ryannewsome847]

Miss you! This is awesome

[@geoffgillbaker6060]

lovely stuff GB

[@TCoplestone]

Best one yet mate, fabulous

[@timsmit3480]

What a stonking good song -a classic they'll be singing a hundred years from now.

[@grahambuxtonmusic8941]

Oh wow thank you ... that's really made my day !

[@Pat0rchard]

Absolutely fab song, melody, performance, arrangement, lyrics... did I miss anything? If I did it because reviewing it was something I tried to do but I just kept getting swept away into the song..foot tapping, cider drinking, a merry making classic! Brilliant!!!

[@stewartherbertson5166]

Great song Graham. 😊👍

[@johnoconnor3833]

Great song from a truly grand bloke. Thanks for this Gaham :)

[@johnoconnor3833]

P.S. stop beating that poor instrument ya thug!

[@logjamstomper1280]

Love this Graham... and thanks for featuring our Logarhythm :)

[@grahambuxtonmusic8941]

thanks very much glad you like it, re logarithm I've been using them for many many years since I bought one direct from your rep at the time I was working at a shop in Cambridge { sorry I can't recall his name although the name Howard comes to mind ?? }

[@sonnybhoy001]

Cracking tune Graham, I love it, big smile on my face as I’m stomping my feet and a slapping my thighs, well done brother 🤠

[@carriejones4399]

Absolutely fab!! Really enjoyed the song. Production, performance, everything really great!

[@tedplaysguitar]

Excellent mate! Well done!

[@MartinOxford-kl7qs]

you have a lovely voice, could you possible read me a bedtime story.