The Housewife's Lament sung by Jancis Harvey

From the 1973 album Words you left behind by Jancis Harvey on the Westwood Label, with extra guitar accompaniment by Alec Anness

[@MarieMandolin]

Hi Jancis What WONDERFUL job you did on this song. It is the first time I have heard it and loved is so much. Lovely arrangement. Thanks for sharing. Marie Mandolin

[@JancisHarvey]

thank you Marie - this is a great compliment - especially as I have such an 'English' voice on this early recording, with a twang of East Anglian. I always appreciate your comments and your own music - regards, Jancis

[@babs4TLove]

Wonderful, Jancis! and I just finished some ironing! lol! (I love the chorus of this song! "Life is a toil and love is a trouble...") I enjoyed the pictures also! Love,

[@JancisHarvey]

thank you for that, Babs ! of all the things I do, well ironing is something I don't do........ careful folding and if all fails, then the charity shop. What a long time ago this recording was made on the old reel to reel - it was harder and the mix downs laborious but always exciting and studio time flew past. Back to the leaves - thanks as always - your friend and fan - Jancis xx

[@nllleonard]

Lucky for all of us here that you couldn't get this one off your mind, Jancis! How lovely! And I, too, am fighting the losing battle with leaves and nuts, but it is one of my favorite tasks, still! Such a pretty song, friend, and so beautifully sung and played!

[@JancisHarvey]

Thank you, Nancy. Leaves are so pleasing and so beautiful, and always with us at this time of the year ! It is such a beautiful Autumn this year and I am loving every minute. I always love your songs and am such an admirer of your own special talent - thank you again

[@mattreaction5346]

Brilliant! Really enjoyed this.

[@motherdear3733]

"And nothing is as I would wish it to be" Perfect