Peter, Paul — And Mary - A Soalin' (* This Video Will Be Deleted Soon. See The Video Description)

The song "" by the American folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary was first released on their 1963 album Moving . It is a reimagined traditional English folk tune that blends medieval customs with 1960s folk harmonies. Song Meaning and Historical Roots

: The chorus, "Soal, a soal, a soal cake, please good missus a soul cake," directly references this plea for alms. The song "" by the American folk trio

The trio's version is a complex vocal arrangement written by along with Elena Mezzetti and Tracy Batteast. A' Soalin' | Christmas Songs a soal cake