DESCRIPTION:
Composed 1905. Words by Fred E. Weatherley; music by Stephen Adams. Sung by Stuart Burrows (tenor) accompanied by John Constable (piano).

Michael R. Turner and Anthony Miall comment, "Weatherley was particularly proud of the first two lines and pointed out that 'I was always taught that the opening line or lines of a song should give the picture and then if people will talk while the song is being sung at all events they know what the song in about"...

"One of the great warhorses of the Edwardian music evening, 'Thora' is magnificent in performance. Singers need not be daunted by the slightly archaic Christian name of the dedicatee. If the song is sung with enough conviction even that hurdle will be overcome."

The enthusiastic accompaniment ensures the pianist has as much fun as the singer.