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I came across "Wassail" in Songs and Dances of England by Liz Thomson (1982) and very much enjoy singing it. For me it is a very fine old English folk-song. It raises the activity of mere boozing to a high cultural art-form with fine language, wit and a lively tune to round it off.
"Wassail" has been recorded by:
CD tracks/info Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton on "Wassail" RealAudio amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info Various Artists on "A Victorian Christmas" RealAudio amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info The Cambridge Singers on "The Lark in the Clear Air" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info Various Artists on "You Lazy Lot of Boneshakers" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info The Watersons on "Frost & Fire" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca