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The Voice of the People
This anthology of 491 recordings of English, Irish and Scottish traditional music on 20CDs was published in October 1998. Its content is drawn mainly from Topic Records' back catalogue of albums from the vinyl era, but also from old 78rpm recordings now in the public domain, and from private collections.
Compilation, research and notes by Reg Hall;
Production by Tony Engle and Reg Hall;
Edited digital transfers from original sources by Tony Engle,
Charlie Crump (using CEDAR), Paul Marsh,
Reg Hall and Tony Dixon;
Mastering by Tony Dixon;
Sleeve design by John Haxby, Art Surgery, Edinburgh
More Information and Reviews
- Musical Tradition's Voice of the People pages, with indexes, notes and reviews
- The Living Tradition's review of the Voice of the People series
- World Socialist Web Site's review of the Voice of the People series
Series Update
In March 2012 the Voice of the Peoples series will be updated with compilations from the Peter Kennedy and Bob Copper collections, compiled and annotated by Shirley Collins, Steve Roud and Rod Stradling.
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Come Let Us Buy the Licence
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The Voice of the People Volume 1: Topic Records TSCD651 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Sarah Makem: I Courted a Wee Girl
(Roud 154)
(3.41)
recorded in the singer's home, Keady, Co. Armagh, 1967;
from Ulster Ballad Singer (12T182, 1968) - Geoff Ling: The Green Bushes
(Roud 1040; Laws P2)
(2.49)
recorded by Keith Summers in Cyril Poacher's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, November 17, 1974;
from Singing Traditions of a Suffolk Family (12TS292, 1977) - Mary Ann Haynes: Lovely Johnny
(Roud 5168)
(0.49)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Brighton, Sussex, July 1, 1974;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Tommy McGrath: The Colleen from Coolbaun
(Roud 9233)
(2.51)
recorded by Reg Hall and Jimmy Power in Haughton's pub, Ross, Co. Waterford, December 6, 1965 - Pop Maynard: Our Captain Calls All Hands
(Roud 602)
(2.41)
recorded by Marvyn Plunkett in The Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, September 1956 - Willie Clancy: The Song of the Riddles
(Roud 36; Child 46)
(3.38)
recorded by Bill Leader in a pub in Carraroe, Co. Galway, 1967;
from The Minstrel from Clare (12T175, 1967) - Jimmy MacBeath: The Bonnie Lass o' Fyvie
(Roud 545)
(3.39)
recorded by Peter Hall in a private house in Scotland, July 19 or 21, 1971;
from Bound to Be a Row (12T303, 1978) - Paddy Tunney: The Old Man Rocking the Cradle
(Roud 357)
(3.02)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the crypt of St John the Baptist, Kensington, London, February 1975;
from The Flowery Vale (12TS289, 1976) - Harry Cox: The Bold Fisherman
(Roud 291; Laws O24)
(2.45)
recording studio, London, 1934; organised by E.J. Moeran; matrix OC88-1;
from Down By the Riverside (Decca OC87/88) - Rose Murphy fiddle: The Lonely Maid
reel
(1.15)
recorded by John Leonard and David Baker for Radio Sheffield in Maltby, near Rotherham, Yorkshire, 1976;
from Milltown Lass: Old Time Irish Fiddle and Accordion (12TS316, 1977) - Joe Heaney: Who Are You My Pretty Fair Maid?
(Roud 277; Laws O17)
(3.05)
recording studio, London, February 1960 - Jack Norris acc. accordion: The Gown of Green
(Roud 1086)
(2.36)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett and Reg Hall in the singer's home, Whiteman's Green, Cuckfield, Sussex, June 22, 1957 - Belle Stewart: The Bonnie Wee Lassie Fae Gouroch
(Roud 5212)
(3.10)
recorded by Fred Kent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, May 1976;
from Queen Among the Heather (12TS307, 1978) - Phil Tanner: The Sweet Primroses
(Roud 586)
(3.16)
recording studio, London, November 1936; matrix CA 16055-1; Columbia FB1570 - Eddie Butcher: David's Flowery Vale
(Roud 2943)
(4.03)
recorded by Hugh Shields in the singer's home, Magilligan, Co. Derry, 1946 - Turp Brown: Abroad As I Was Walking
(Roud 1646)
(1.41)
recorded by Bob Copper in Cheriton, near Arlesford, Hampshire, November 1957;
from BBC 26349 and Songs and Southern Breezes: Country Singers from Hampshire and Sussex (12T317, 1977) - Margaret Barry acc. banjo: The Blarney Stone
(Roud 4800)
(2.25)
recorded by Bill Leader in Johnny Ambrose's home, Hampstead, London, 1955; Topic TRC99, 1956 - Walter Pardon: Peggy Benn
(Roud 661)
(3.10)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, June 24, 1978;
from A Country Life (12TS392, 1982) - Martin Gorman w/ chorus: The Little Drummer
(Roud 2302)
(3.25)
recorded by Reg Hall in the clubroom at The Fox, Islington Green, London, November 16, 1966 - Joseph Taylor: The Gypsy Girl
(Roud 229; Laws O4)
(1.43)
recording studio, London, July 9, 1908; organised by Percy Grainger; Gramophone Co. matrix 8752e;
from Unto Brigg Fair (Leader LEA 4050, 1972) - Jimmy MacBeath: Bound to Be a Row
(Roud 1616)
(2.35)
recorded by Peter Hall in a private house in Scotland, July 19 or 20, 1971;
from Bound to Be a Row (12T303, 1978) - Micho Russell: Nora Daly
(Roud 8002)
(4.02)
recorded by John Tams and Neil Wayne in O'Connor's bar, Doolin, Co. Claire, January 1974;
from The Russell Family of Doolin, County Clare (12TS251, 1975) - Paddy Tunney: When a Man's in Love He Feels No Cold
(Roud 990; Laws O20)
(3.30)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from A Wild Bee's Nest (12T139, 1965) - Jeannie Robertson w/ chorus: An Old Man Come Courting Me
(Roud 210)
(3.44)
recorded by Bill Leader at a concert in The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, August 13, 1967;
from Festival at Blairgowrie (12T181, 1968)
> Folk Music > Records > My Ship Shall Sail the Ocean
My Ship Shall Sail the Ocean
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The Voice of the People Volume 2: Topic Records TSCD652 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Cyril Poacher: A Broadside
(Roud 492; Laws N4)
(2.12)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, November 1974;
from The Broomfield Wager (12TS252, 1975) - Paddy Tunney: The Lowlands of Holland
(Roud 484; Child 92)
(3.31)
recorded by Dick Swettenham and Bill Leader at Olympic Studios, London, 1965;
from The Irish Edge (12T165, 1966) - Tom Willett: Riding Down to Portsmouth
(Roud 1534)
(3.40)
recorded by Bill Leader and Paul Carter in the singer's home on a caravan site near Ashford, Middlesex, 1962;
from The Roving Journeymen (12T84, 1962) - Johnny Doughty: Come My Own One, Come My Fond One
(Roud 531; Laws K38)
(2.13)
recorded by Mike Yates and Camilla Saunders in the singer's home in Brighton, Sussex, Summer 1976;
from Round Rye Bay for More: Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast (12TS324, 1977) - John Rea dulcimer: The Sailor on the Rope / The Bonnie Bunch of Roses
hornpipes
(2.30)
recorded by Robin Morton in the musician's home in in Glenarm, Co. Antrim, August 1977;
from Traditional Music on the Hammer Dulcimer (12TS373, 1979) - Sam Larner: In Scarborough Town
(Roud 185; Laws K18)
(4.03)
recorded by Phil Donnellan for the BBC in the singer's home in Winterton, Norfolk, 1958 or 1959;
from A Garland for Sam (12T244, 1974) - Lizzie Higgins w/ chorus: Sandy's a Sailor
(Roud 12924)
(1.30)
recorded by Bill Leader at a folk-club meeting in The Royal Hotel, Aberdeen, February 23, 1973 - Turp Brown: The Streams of Lovely Nancy
(Roud 688)
(1.37)
recorded by Bob Copper in Cheriton, near Arlesford, Hampshire, November 1957;
from BBC 26249 and Songs and Southern Breezes: Country Singers from Hampshire and Sussex (12T317, 1977) - George Ling: On Board the Leicester Castle
(Roud 653)
(2.31)
recorded by Keith Summers in the home of the singer's daughter, Iris Williams, Croydon, London, April 28, 1975;
from Singing Traditions of a Suffolk Family (12TS292, 1977) - Mary Ann Carolan: In London So Fair
(Roud 2989)
(5.71)
recorded by Roly Brown in the singer's home, Hill o' Rath, Co. Louth, 1978;
from Songs from the Irish Tradition (12TS362, 1982) - Walter Pardon: A Ship to Old England Came
(Roud 1424)
(2.55)
recorded by Bill Leader and Peter Bellamy in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, May 11, 1974 - Frank Verrill: Jesus at Thy Command
(Roud 12925)
(2.39)
recorded by Maggie Sands in the singer's home, Staithes, Yorkshire, 1988 - Harry Upton: The Royal Albion
(Roud 2; Laws Q26)
(4.59)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Balcombe, Sussex, c. 1974;
from Why Can't It Always Be Saturday? (Topic SP104, 1978) - Harry Cox: The Pretty Ploughboy
(Roud 186; Laws M24)
(2.59)
recording studio, London, 1934; organised by E.J. Moeran; matrix OC87-1;
from Down By the Riverside (Decca OC87/88) - Micho Russell: The Poor Little Fisherboy
(Roud 912; Laws Q29)
(2.28)
recorded by John Tams and Neil Wayne in O'Connor's bar, Doolin, Co. Claire, January 1974;
from The Russell Family of Doolin, County Clare (12TS251, 1975) - Bob Hart: Cod Banging
(Roud 1747)
(1.23)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Snape, Suffolk, July 1972;
from Songs from Suffolk (12TS225, 1973) - Johnny Doughty: Round Rye Bay for More
(Roud 8095)
(1.45)
recorded by Mike Yates and Camilla Saunders in the singer's home in Brighton, Sussex, August 24, 1976;
from Round Rye Bay for More: Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast (12TS324, 1977) - Phil Tanner: Young Henry Martin
(Roud 104; Child 250)
(3.29)
recording studio, London, November 1936; matrix CA 16052-2; Columbia FB1569 - Cyril Poacher: A Sailor and His True Love
(Roud 660)
(2.26)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, August or September 1974;
from The Broomfield Wager (12TS252, 1975) - Bob Roberts w/ chorus: The Fish and Chip Ship
(Roud 1854)
(2.25)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Ryde, Isle of Wight, August 1977;
from Songs from the Sailing Barges (12TS361, 1978) - Jumbo Brightwell: The Oak and the Ash
(Roud 269; Laws K43)
(3.11)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Leiston, Suffolk, spring 1975;
from Sing, Say and Play: Traditional Songs and Music from Suffolk (12TS375, 1978) - Willie Scott: The Banks of Newfoundland
(Roud 1812; Laws K25)
(3.48)
recorded by Bill Leader in his studio, Elland, Yorkshire, February 13, 1976 - Fred Jordan: The Dark-Eyed Sailor
(Roud 265; Laws N35)
(2.56)
recorded by Bill Leader and Mike Yates in a private room in The Bay Malton Hotel, Oldfield Brow, Altringham, Cheshire, 1966;
from Songs of a Shropshire Farm Worker (12T150, 1966) - Walter Pardon: Jack Tar Ashore
(Roud 919; Laws K39)
(2.52)
recorded by Bill Leader and Peter Bellamy in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, May 11, 1974
> Folk Music > Records > O'er His Grave the Grass Grew Green
O'er His Grave the Grass Grew Green
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The Voice of the People Volume 3: Topic Records TSCD653 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Packie Manus Byrne: Holland Handkerchief
(Roud 246; Child 272)
(5.51)
recorded by Tony Engle and Mike Yates, London, 1974;
from Songs of a Donegal Man (12TS257, 1975) - Fred Jordan: The Bonny Boy
(Roud 31; Laws O35)
(3.32)
recorded by Bill Leader and Mike Yates in a private room in The Bay Malton Hotel, Oldfield Brow, Altringham, Cheshire, 1966;
from Songs of a Shropshire Farm Worker (12T150, 1966) - Paddy Tunney: What Put the Blood?
(Roud 200; Child 13)
(3.51)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the crypt of St John the Baptist, Kensington, London, February 1975;
from The Flowery Vale (12TS289, 1976) - Joseph Taylor: Worcester City
(Roud 218; Laws P30)
(2.45)
recording studio, London, July 9, 1908; organised by Percy Grainger; matrix 8753e;
from Gramophone 3-2975 and Unto Brigg Fair (Leader LEA 4050, 1972) - Liz Jefferies: Willie, the Bold Sailor Boy
(Roud 273; Laws K12)
(4.10)
recorded by Barry and Chris Morgan in their own home in Bristol, September 1976 - Stanley Robertson: The Clattering of the Clyde Waters
(Roud 91; Child 216)
(4.57)
recorded by Bill Leader at a folk-club meeting in The Royal Hotel, Aberdeen, February 23, 1973 - Geordie Hanna: Young Edmund in the Lowlands Low
(Roud 182; Laws M34)
(5.22)
recorded by Robin Morton in Sarah Anne O'Neill's home near Derrytresk, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, 1977;
from On the Shores of Lough Neagh (12TS372, 1978) - Fred Hewett: The Prickle Holly-Bush
(Roud 144; Child 95)
(3.32)
recorded by Bob Copper in the singer's home, Mapledurwell, Hampshire, July 26, 1955;
from BBC 21859 and Songs and Southern Breezes: Country Singers from Hampshire and Sussex (12T317, 1977) - John MacDonald acc. accordion: Lord Ronald
(Roud 10; Child 12)
(3.08)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - Jumbo Brightwell: Newry Town
(Roud 490; Laws L12)
(2.44)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Leiston, Suffolk, spring 1975;
from Songs from the Eel's Foot (12T261, 1975) - Ben Butcher: Cruel Lincoln
(Roud 6; Child 93)
(2.58)
recorded by Bob Copper in the singer's home, Popham, near Winchester, Hampshire, August 12, 1955;
from BBC 21861 and Songs and Southern Breezes: Country Singers from Hampshire and Sussex (12T317, 1977) - Freda Palmer: Maria Marten
(Roud 18814)
(1.51)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Witney, Oxfordshire, October 15, 1972;
from When Sheepshearing's Done: Countryside Songs from Southern England (12TS254, 1975) - Lizzie Higgins: The Cruel Mother
(Roud 9; Child 20)
(2.26)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Aberdeen, January 1975;
from Up and Awa' with the Laverock (12TS260, 1975) - Paddy Tunney: Lady Margaret
(Roud 50; Child 77)
(4.57)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the crypt of St John the Baptist, Kensington, London, February 1975;
from The Mountain Streams Where the Moorcocks Crow (12TS264, 1975) - John Reilly: The Well Below the Valley
(Roud 2335; Child 21)
(3.17)
recorded by Tom Munnelly in his own home in Dublin, Winter 1967;
from The Bonny Green Tree: Songs of an Irish Traveller (12T359, 1977) - John MacDonald: The Dewie Dens of Yarrow
(Roud 13; Child 214)
(2.06)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - Phoebe Smith: Molly Vaughan
(Roud 166; Laws O36)
(4.21)
recorded by Paul Carter and Frank Purslow in the singer's home, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1969;
from Once I Had a True Love (12T193, 1970) - Enos White: George Collins
(Roud 147; Child 85)
(2.37)
recorded by Bob Copper in the singer's home, Axford, Hampshire, July 25, 1955;
from BBC 21857 and Songs and Southern Breezes: Country Singers from Hampshire and Sussex (12T317, 1977) - Belle Stewart: Two Brothers
(Roud 38; Child 49)
(4.02)
recorded by Fred Kent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, May 1976;
from Queen Among the Heather (12TS307, 1978) - Scan Tester: The Lakes of Coalflin
(Roud 189; Laws Q33)
(3.15)
recorded by Frank Purslow and Ken Stubbs in The Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, October 26, 1960 - Nora Cleary: Willie O
(Roud 22567)
(1.20)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in the singer's home at The Hand, Milton Malbay, Co. Clare, July 1976
> Folk Music > Records > Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
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The Voice of the People Volume 4: Topic Records TSCD654 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Paddy Tunney: The Green Fields of Canada
(Roud 2290; Laws M6)
(3.38)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the crypt of St John the Baptist, Kensington, London, February 1975;
from The Mountain Streams Where the Moorcocks Crow (12TS264, 1975) - Mary Ann Haynes: Erin's Lovely Home
(Roud 1427)
(2.42)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Brighton, Sussex, December 17, 1972;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Eddie Butcher: Killyclare
(Roud 2939)
(4.20)
recorded by Hugh Shields in the singer's home, Magilligan, Co. Derry, 1955 - Walter Pardon: Van Diemen's Land
(Roud 221)
(7.25)
recorded by Bill Leader and Peter Bellamy in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, May 11, 1974 - Margaret Barry acc. banjo: If You Ever Go Over to Ireland
(Roud 5277)
(2.21)
recorded by Bill Leader in Johnny Ambrose's home, Hampstead, London, 1955; Topic TRC99, 1956 - Michael Coleman fiddle w/ piano: Farewell to Ireland / Unidentified
reels
(3.09)
recording studio, New York, October 1921; matrix 87797; Columbia E7396 - Geordie Hanna: Brockagh Brae
(Roud 5171)
(4.58)
recorded by Robin Morton in Sarah Anne O'Neill's home near Derrytresk, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, 1977;
from On the Shores of Lough Neagh (12TS372, 1978) - Cyril Poacher: Australia
(Roud 1488)
(2.15)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, August or September 1974;
from The Broomfield Wager (12TS252, 1975) - Willie Ross bagpipes: Leaving St Kilda
slow air
(2.55)
recording studio, St. John's Wood, London, early 1930, matrix E3627-1; Parlophone E3773 - Paddy Tunney: Craigie Hill
(Roud 5165)
(4.25)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from The Irish Edge (12T165, 1966) - Tommy McGrath: She Lived Beside the Anner
(Roud 5687)
(3.26)
recorded by Reg Hall and Jimmy Power in Haughton's pub, Ross, Co. Waterford, December 6, 1965 - Willie Scott: You Boys o' Callieburn
(Roud 6932)
(5.18)
recorded by Bill Leader in his studio, Elland, Yorkshire, February 12, 1976 - Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman acc. banjo & fiddle: Eileen McMahon
(Roud 9282)
(1.42)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall at Bill's mother's home, Camden Town, London, mid-1968 - Sarah Anne O'Neill: Carrickmannon Lake
(Roud 5177)
(2.54)
recorded by Robin Morton in the singer's home near Derrytresk, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, 1977;
from On the Shores of Lough Neagh (12TS372, 1978) - Michael Crogan accordion: My Love She's in America / Hand Me Down the Tackle
reels
(3.17)
recorded by a mobile unit in Jury's Hotel, Dublon, June 18, 1931; matrix WAR715-1; Regal MR387 - Willie Clancy: Erin's Lovely Lee
(Roud 5327)
(4.11)
recorded by Bill Leader in a pub in Carraroe, Co. Galway, 1967;
from The Minstrel from Clare (12T175, 1967) - Chris Willett: The Old Miser
(Roud 3913)
(6.41)
recorded by Bill Leader and Paul Carter in a pub near Paddock Wood, Kent, 1962;
from The Roving Journeymen (12T84, 1962) - Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman acc. banjo & fiddle: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
(Roud 1455)
(2.46)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall at Bill's mother's home, Camden Town, London, mid-1968 - Sarah Anne O'Neill: John Reilly
(Roud 270; Laws M8)
(4.42)
recorded by Robin Morton in the singer's home near Derrytresk, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, 1977;
from On the Shores of Lough Neagh (12TS372, 1978) - Paddy Breen: Sweet Inishcara
(Roud 12923)
(2.03)
recorded by Sean Davies at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, during the All-Britain Fleadh Ceol, May 8, 1966
> Folk Music > Records > Come All My Lads That Follow the Plough
Come All My Lads That Follow the Plough
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The Voice of the People Volume 5: Topic Records TSCD655 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Louise Fuller: Hopping Down in Kent
(Roud 1715)
(2.03)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Lingfield, Surrey, c. 1974;
from Green Grow the Laurels: Country Singers from the South (12TS285, 1976) - Joe Heaney: The Rocks of Bawn
(Roud 3024)
(3.46)
recorded by Dick Swettenham and Bill Leader at Olympic Studios, London, 1962 or 1963;
from Irish Traditional Songs in Gaelic & English (12T91, 1963) - Davie Stewart: The Tarves Rant
(Roud 4847)
(4.32)
recorded by Bill Leader in the singer's home, Scotland, 1967;
from Back O' Benachie: Songs and Ballads from the Lowland East of Scotland (12T180, 1968) - Sam Larner: The Pleasant Month of May
(Roud 153)
(1.57)
recorded by Phil Donnellan for the BBC in the singer's home in Winterton, Norfolk, 1958 or 1959;
from A Garland for Sam (12T244, 1974) - Bob Forrester: Copshawholme Fair
(Roud 9139)
(2.57)
recorded by Jack Little in Low Hesket, Cumberland, August 26, 1953; Reynard RR002 - Pop Maynard: The Weaver's Daughter
(Roud 1277)
(1.39)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in the singer's home, Copthorne, Sussex, December 3, 1955;
from BBC 23093 and Ye Subjects of England: Traditional Songs from Sussex (12T286, 1976) - Jinky Wells fiddle & vocals: The Maid of the Mill
Morris dance tune
(0.59)
recording studio, London, December 20, 1936; matrix CA16128-1; EFDSS OEB377/8 - Straighty Flanagan: The Grazer Tribe
(Roud 2998)
(2.32)
recorded by Pat Mackenzie and Jim Carroll in the bar at Inagh, Co. Clare, July 5, 1976 - John MacDonald acc. accordion: The Mains o' Fogieloan
(Roud 5148)
(1.57)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - Fred Jordan: We're All Jolly Fellows As Follow the Plough
(Roud 346)
(2.50)
recorded by Bill Leader and Mike Yates in a private room in The Bay Malton Hotel, Oldfield Brow, Altringham, Cheshire, 1966;
from Songs of a Shropshire Farm Worker (12T150, 1966) - Bob Hart: The Farmer's Servant
(Roud 792)
(2.16)
recorded by Bill Leader and Danny and Rod Stradling in the singer's home, Snape, Suffolk, 1970 - Davie Stewart: I Am a Miller to My Trade
(Roud 888)
(2.43)
recorded by Bill Leader at a concert in The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, August 13, 1967;
from Festival at Blairgowrie (12T181, 1968) - Hockey Feltwell: Four Horses
(Roud 12929)
(2.00)
recorded by Bill Leader, Russell Wortley and Reg Hall in The Nag's Head, Southery, Cambridgeshire, August 6, 1962 - Jimmy MacBeath: Nicky Tams
(Roud 1875)
(2.44)
recorded by Sean Davies in his studio at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, 1966 or 1967;
from Wild Rover No More (12T173, 1967) - Paddy Tunney: The Lark in the Morning
(Roud 151)
(1.04)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from The Irish Edge (12T165, 1966) - Lizzie Higgins: Lovely Molly
(Roud 1446)
(4.06)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, January 5, 1968;
from Princess of the Thistle (12T185, 1969) - Paddy Beades acc. fiddle & piano accordion: The Bonny Labouring Boy
(Roud 1162; Laws M14)
(2.57)
recording studio, Dublin, March 25, 1946; matrix CAL343-2; Regal Zonophone IZ1274 - Jimmy MacBeath: The Barnyards o' Delgaty
(Roud 2136)
(2.42)
recorded by Sean Davies in his studio at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, 1966 or 1967;
from Wild Rover No More (12T173, 1967) - Harry Upton: The Rich Lady Gay
(Roud 1714)
(4.15)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Balcombe, Sussex, c. 1975;
from Green Grow the Laurels: Country Singers from the South (12TS285, 1976) - Tom Lenihan: The Cranbally Farmer
(Roud 6978)
(3.01)
recorded by Pat Mackenzie and Jim Carroll in the singer's home at Knockbrack, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, July 15, 1983 - Willie Kemp & Curly MacKay acc. accordion: Wi' Ma Big Kilmarnock Bonnet
(Roud 5861)
(2.43)
recording studio, c. mid-1936; matrix M539; Beltona 2285 - Willie Scott: The Lads That Was Reared Among Heather
(Roud 5127)
(1.58)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, November 3, 1967;
from The Shepherd's Song (12T183, 1968) - Eddie Butcher: Tossing the Hay
(Roud 2940)
(2.10)
recorded by Hugh Shields in the singer's home, Magilligan, Co. Derry, 1955 - John MacDonald: Sleepytoon
(Roud 9140)
(1.35)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - The Hyde Brothers melodeons: Back o' the Haggart
jig
(2.55)
recording studio, New York, c. March 1928 matrix 108906-2; Columbia 33251F
> Folk Music > Records > Tonight I'll Make You My Bride
Tonight I'll Make You My Bride
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The Voice of the People Volume 6: Topic Records TSCD656 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Walter Pardon: The Raggle-Taggle Gypsies
(Roud 1; Child 200)
(2.45)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, c. 1975;
from A Country Life (12TS392, 1982) - Belle Stewart: Here's a Health to All True Lovers
(Roud 1235)
(3.37)
recorded by Fred Kent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, May 1976;
from Queen Among the Heather (12TS307, 1978) - Eddie Butcher: Another Man's Wedding
(Roud 567; Laws P31)
(5.56)
recorded by Hugh Shields in the singer's home, Magilligan, Co. Derry, 1955 - Mary Ann Carolan: The Maid of Ballymore
(Roud 2991)
(3.47)
recorded by Roly Brown in the singer's home, Hill o' Rath, Co. Louth, 1978;
from Songs from the Irish Tradition (12TS362, 1982) - Stanley Robertson w/ chorus: The Ballad of the Ewe Buchts
(Roud 82; Child 217)
(4.44)
recorded by Bill Leader at a folk-club meeting in The Royal Hotel, Aberdeen, February 23, 1973 - Nora Cleary: The Green Wedding
(Roud 93; Child 221)
(4.13)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in the singer's home at The Hand, Milton Malbay, Co. Clare, July 1976 - Jimmy Knights: Marrowbones
(Roud 183; Laws Q2)
(2.53)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Little Glemham, Suffolk, April 3, 1975;
from Sing, Say and Play: Traditional Songs and Music from Suffolk (12TS375, 1978) - Paddy Tunney: The Month of January
(Roud 175; Laws P20)
(3.07)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from The Irish Edge (12T165, 1966) - Lizzie Higgins: The Forester
(Roud 67; Child 110)
(3.13)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Aberdeen, January 1975;
from Up and Awa' with the Laverock (12TS260, 1975) - Cyril Poacher: The Maid and the Magpie
(Roud 1532)
(2.29)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, Agust or September 1974;
from The Broomfield Wager (12TS252, 1975) - Phoebe Smith: Young Ellender
(Roud 1417)
(4.48)
recorded by Paul Carter and Frank Purslow in the singer's home, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1969;
from Once I Had a True Love (12T193, 1970) - Pop Maynard: Colin and Phoebe
(Roud 512)
(3.31)
recorded by Frank Purslow and Ken Stubbs in The Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, February 27, 1960 - Liz Jefferies: Matt Highland
(Roud 2880)
(3.50)
recorded by Barry and Chris Morgan in their own home in Bristol, September 1976 - Packie Manus Byrne: Molly Bawn
(Roud 166; Laws O36)
(5.33)
recorded by Tony Engle and Mike Yates, London, 1974;
from Songs of a Donegal Man (12TS257, 1975) - Joseph Taylor: Bold William Taylor
(Roud 158; Laws N11)
(3.47)
recording studio, London, July 11, 1908; organised by Percy Grainger; matrix 2518f;
from Gramophone 02148 and Unto Brigg Fair (Leader LEA 4050, 1972) - Nora Cleary: The Bold Trooper
(Roud 311)
(3.43)
recorded by Roly Brown in the singer's home at The Hand, Milton Malbay, Co. Clare, 1976;
from The Lambs on the Green Hills: Songs from County Clare (12TS369, 1978) - Geordie Hanna: Kate of Ballinamore
(Roud 5172)
(3.06)
recorded by Robin Morton in Sarah Anne O'Neill's home near Derrytresk, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, 1977;
from On the Shores of Lough Neagh (12TS372, 1978) - Lizzie Higgins: The Laird o' the Dainty Doonby
(Roud 864)
(2.55)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, January 5, 1968;
from Princess of the Thistle (12T185, 1969) - Mary Ann Haynes: Long A-Growing
(Roud 31; Laws O35)
(3.15)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Brighton, Sussex, July 17, 1974;
from Sussex Harvest (12T258, 1975) - Paddy Tunney: The Mountain Streams Where the Moorcocks Crow
(Roud 2124)
(5.05)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the crypt of St John the Baptist, Kensington, London, February 1975;
from The Mountain Streams Where the Moorcocks Crow (12TS264, 1975)
> Folk Music > Records > First I'm Going to Sing You a Ditty
First I'm Going to Sing You a Ditty
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The Voice of the People Volume 7: Topic Records TSCD657 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Johnny Doughty: Herring's Heads
(Roud 128)
(3.12)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home in Brighton, Sussex, August 24, 1976;
from Round Rye Bay for More: Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast (12TS324, 1977) - Tommy McGrath w/ chorus: Burke's Engine
(Roud 9228)
(3.38)
recorded by Reg Hall and Jimmy Power in Haughton's pub, Ross, Co. Waterford, December 6, 1965 - Scan Tester concertina: Untitled Schottische
(2.07)
recorded by Reg Hall in his own home, Croydon, August 19, 1964;
from I Never Played to Many Posh Dances (2-12TS455/6, 1990) - Jimmy MacBeath: You Canna Put It On to Sandy
(Roud 5143)
(2.28)
recorded by Peter Hall in a private house in Scotland, July 19/20, 1971;
from Bound to Be a Row (12T303, 1978) - Rose Murphy fiddle: Ladybower's / The Sister
reels
(3.19)
recorded by John Leonard and David Baker for Radio Sheffield in Maltby, near Rotherham, Yorkshire, 1976;
from Milltown Lass: Old Time Irish Fiddle and Accordion (12TS316, 1977) - Pop Maynard: Three Sons of Rogues
(Roud 130)
(1.40)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in the singer's home, Copthorne, Sussex, 1956;
from BBC 23093 and Ye Subjects of England: Traditional Songs from Sussex (12T286, 1976) - Mary Ann Carolan: Young Bob Ridley
(Roud 753)
(1.52)
recorded by Roly Brown in the singer's home, Hill o' Rath, Co. Louth, 1978;
from Songs from the Irish Tradition (12TS362, 1982) - Bob Cann melodeon: Uncle George's Hornpipe / Tommy Roberts' Hornpipe
hornpipes
(3.46)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, South Tawton, Devon, July 1975;
from West Country Melodeon (12TS275, 1975) - John MacDonald: The Ball o' Kerriemeer
(Roud 4828)
(2.13)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - Tom Brown: Widdlecombe Fair
(Roud 666)
(3.19)
recorded by the singer in his home, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, mid-1980s - Sam Bond mouth-organ: Oh, The Hampshires Do Like Duff
regimental march
(1.02)
recorded by Paul Marsh and Steve Roud in the musician's home, Basingstoke, Hampshire, November 1978 - Maurice: A Nice Piece of Irish Pig's Head
(Roud 12932)
(2.19)
recorded by Reg Hall and Jimmy Power in Haughton's pub, Ross, Co. Waterford, December 6, 1965 - Curly McKay & Willie Kemp piano accordion, vocals & trumpet: Glendarel Highlanders
6/8 march
/ Kenmure's On and Awa'
6/8 march
/ Lovat Scouts
2/4 march
/ Monymusk
Highland Fling
(3.20)
recording studio, c. July 1936, matrix M556, Beltona 2286 - Maggie Murphy: Clinking o'er the Lea
(Roud 118; Child 279)
(3.18)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Killaculla, Tempo, Co. Fermanagh, August 1, 1980 - Sid Steer: The Derby Ram
(Roud 126)
(3.01)
recorded by Cyril Tawney in the singer's home, Holbeton, Devon, May 28, 1963 - Martin Gorman w/ chorus: Old King Cole
(Roud 1164)
(2.10)
recorded by Reg Hall in the clubroom at The Fox, Islington Green, London, November 16, 1966 - Bampton Morris with Jinky Wells fiddle & voice: Live Performance - Banbury Bill
(2.36)
recorded by Douglas Cleverdon in the streets of Bampton, Oxfordshire, Whit Monday, June 9, 1943; BBC 6497 - Fred Jordan: Down the Road
(Roud 15128)
(3.42)
recorded by Bill Leader and Mike Yates in a private room in The Bay Malton Hotel, Oldfield Brow, Altringham, Cheshire, 1966;
from Songs of a Shropshire Farm Worker (12T150, 1966) - John Reilly: The Rosin Box
(Roud 2501)
(1.47)
recorded by Tom Munnelly in his own home in Dublin, Winter 1967;
from The Bonny Green Tree: Songs of an Irish Traveller (12T359, 1977) - Ellen O'Dwyer concertina: The Stack of Barley
hornpipe
(1.28)
recorded by John Tams and Neil Wayne in the musician's son's home, Dublin, January 1974;
from Irish Traditional Concertina Styles (12TFRS506, 1977) - Henry Mitchelmore: Most Beautiful Leg of the Mallard
(Roud 1517)
(3.02)
recorded by Sam Richards, Tish Stubbs and Paul Wilson in the singer's home, Broadhempston, Devon, c. 1972;
from Devon Tradition (12TS349, 1979) - Jim Wilson w/ chorus: The Keyhole in the Door
(Roud 2099)
(3.02)
recorded by Frank Purslow and Ken Stubbs in The Plough, Three Bridges, Sussex, November 30, 1960 - Paddy Breen w/ tin whistle: The Blue Meadow
reel
(2.45)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall in Bill's home, Camden Town, London, April 19, 1967 - Ned Pearson fiddle & vocals: The Varsoviana
original tune
/ The Varsoviana
later tune
(2.44)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, June 16, 1954;
from BBC 20622 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Albert Richardson: The Old Sow
(Roud 1737)
(2.17)
recorded in the Queen's Hall, London, May 14, 2928; matrix Bb12974-1; Zonophone T5178 - Nora Cleary: The Codfish
(Roud 149)
(1.49)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in the singer's home at The Hand, Milton Malbay, Co. Clare, July 1976 - Will & Ian Powrie accordion & fiddle: Stirling Militia
march
/ Ruthven House
strathspey
/ Fairy Dance
reel
(3.09)
recorded by Tom Walker in the Guildhall, Perth, May 1933; matrix M14692; Beltona 2041 - Charlie Wills w/ chorus: Up to the Rigs of London Town
(Roud 868)
(2.26)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in The Sun, Powerstock, Dorset, August 1956 - Jim & Seamus Donaghue tin whistle & tambourine: The Pigeon on the Gate
reel
(2.05)
recorded by Reg Hall and Michael Plunkett in Jamesy Tansey's old school room, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, March 15/16, 1971
> Folk Music > Records > A Story I'm Just About to Tell
A Story I'm Just About to Tell
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The Voice of the People Volume 8: Topic Records TSCD658 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- John MacDonald accordion: Majuba Hill
pipe march
(0.50)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - Bob Hart: A Broadside
(Roud 492; Laws N4)
(2.27)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Snape, Suffolk, July 1972;
from Songs from Suffolk (12TS225, 1973) - Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman acc. banjo & fiddle: Wild Colonial Boy
(Roud 677; Laws L20)
(2.49)
live broadcast from WFMT radio station, Chicago, October 9, 1961 - Joe Heaney: The Wife of the Bold Tenant Farmer
(Roud 5164)
(3.04)
recorded by Dick Swettenham and Bill Leader at Olympic Studios, London, 1962 or 1963;
from Irish Traditional Songs in Gaelic & English (12T91, 1963) - Davie Stewart acc. accordion: MacPherson's Rant
(Roud 2160)
(6.05)
recorded by Hamish Henderson in Dundee, 1954;
from Davie Stewart (12T293, 1978) - Martin Howley: The Young Horseman
(Roud 1185)
(2.16)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in the singer's home, Fanore, Co. Clare, summer 1975 - John MacDonald acc. accordion: The Haughs o' Cromdale
(Roud 5147)
(1.20)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - Robert Cinnamond: The Aghalee Heroes
(Roud 6546)
(2.32)
recorded by Sean O'Boyle, probably in Co. Antrim, August 1955;
from BBC 24838 and You Rambling Boys of Pleasure (12T269, 1975) - Sheila Stewart: Young Jamie Foyers
(Roud 1941)
(2.44)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1964 or 1965;
from The Stewarts of Blair (12T138, 1965) - Tom Costello: A Grand Conversation on Napoleon
(Roud 1189)
(4.49)
recorded by Terry Yarnell, Dave Howes and Jack Warshaw in the singer's home, Siddal, Co. Galway, December 27, 1972 - Lucy Farr fiddle: The Glen of Aherlow
(2.12)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall in Bill's studio, Elland, Yorkshire, August 10, 1976 - Joseph Taylor: Creeping Jane
(Roud 1012; Laws Q23)
(3.02)
recording studio, London, July 9, 1908; organised by Percy Grainger; matrix 8752e;
from Gramophone 2-2974 and Unto Brigg Fair (Leader LEA 4050, 1972) - Freddy McKay: Skibbereen
(Roud 2312)
(4.31)
recorded by Charlie Gray and Keith Summers in The Oxford Arms, Camden Town, London, January 1985; Musical Traditions CASS200 - Willie Scott: Bloody Waterloo
(Roud 622)
(4.08)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, November 3, 1967;
from The Shepherd's Song (12T183, 1968) - Tommy McGrath: Down in the Town of Old Bantry
(Roud 12938)
(2.01)
recorded by Reg Hall and Jimmy Power in Haughton's pub, Ross, Co. Waterford, December 6, 1965 - Davie Stewart acc. accordion: Boulavogue
(Roud 2356)
(3.45)
recorded by Hamish Henderson in Dundee, 1954;
from Davie Stewart (12T293, 1978) - Bernard O'Sullivan & Tommy McMahon concertinas: Bonaparte's Retreat
set dance
(3.02)
recorded by John Tams and Neil Wayne in Co. Clare, January 1974;
from Clare Concertinas (12TFRS502, 1975) - Sarah Makem: The Wind That Shakes the Barley
(Roud 2994)
(3.21)
recorded in the singer's home, Keady, Co. Armagh, 1967;
from Ulster Ballad Singer (12T182, 1968) - Jasper Smith: Hartlake Bridge
(Roud 1729)
(1.34)
recorded by Mike Yates in Biggin Hill, Kent, October 1973;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Joe Heaney: Morrissey and the Russian Sailor
(Roud 2150; Laws H18)
(3.49)
recording studio, London, February 1960 - Cyril Poacher: The Bonny Bunch of Roses
(Roud 664; Laws J5)
(2.34)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, August or September 1974;
from The Broomfield Wager (12TS252, 1975) - May Bradley: Calvery
(Roud 1148)
(2.26)
recorded by Fred Hamer in Ludlow, Shropshire, September 26, 1965; Vaughan William Memorial Library VWML003 - Straighty Flanagan: Michael Power
(Roud 8141)
(4.15)
recorded by Pat Mackenzie and Jim Carroll in the bar at Inagh, Co. Clare, July 5, 1976 - Margaret Barry acc. banjo: The Bold Fenian Men
(Roud 9266)
(4.13)
recorded by Ewan MacColl in his own home, croydon, March 10, 1955
> Folk Music > Records > Rig-a-jig-jig
Rig-a-jig-jig
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The Voice of the People Volume 9: Topic Records TSCD659 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Scan Tester & Rabbity Baxter concertina & tambourine: Jenny Lind
polka
(1.59)
recorded by anon. and Ken Stubbs in The Half Moon, Balcombe, Sussex, June 27, 1962;
from Boscastle Breakdown: Southern English Country Music (12T240, 1974) - Jinky Wells fiddle & vocals: The Flowers of Edinburgh / Bobbing Around
Morris dance tunes
(3.10)
recording studio, London, December 20, 1936, matrix CA12128-1, CA12127-1; EFDSS OEB377/8 - Percy Brown melodeon: The Yarmouth Breakdown
hornpipe
(1.08)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Aylsham, Norfolk, May 1972;
from English Country Music from East Anglia (12T229, 1973) - Oscar Woods melodeon: The Italian Waltz
(3.09)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Leiston, Suffolk, February 1973;
from English Country Music from East Anglia (12T229, 1973) - The Boscastle & Tintagel Players concertinas, cello & stepping: The Boscastle Breakdown
stepdance
(1.21)
recorded by Douglas Cleverdon in The Wellington Hotel, Boscastle, Cornwall, October 9, 1943; BBC 7029 - Jack Hyde mouth organ: Shepherd's Hey
Morris dance tune
(1.02)
recorded by Dave Blands in The Railway Inn, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, December 4, 1972 - Scan Tester concertina: In and Out the Windows
polka
/ The Monkey Hornpipe
(3.08)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the musician's home, Cinder Hill, Sussex, August 1957 - The Dorset Trio fiddle, concertina & cello: Hands Across / The Four-Handed Reel
(2.18)
recording studio, Bristol, 1941; Joint Broadcasting Committee PH1250 - Bob Cann melodeon: Woodland Flowers / Uncle Jim's Barndance
(4.07)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, South Tawton, Devon, July 1975;
from West Country Melodeon (12TS275, 1975) - Stephen Baldwin fiddle: Greensleeves
Morris jig tune
/ Napoleon's March
(2.51)
recorded by Russell Wortley and Rollo Woods with the Travelling Morrice in the primary school at Bishop Upton, Herefordshire, June 22, 1954 - Jimmy Dixon & Ron Whatmore mouth organs: Over the Waves / The Cuckoo Waltz
(2.10)
recorded by Paul Marsh in The Old Red Deer, Winchester, Hampshire, October 1976 - Walter Bulwer mandolin-banjo: Old Mrs Cuddledee
(.053)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the musician's home, Shipdham, Norfolk, July 1959 - Walter Bulwer fiddle: The Egg Hornpipe / The Shipdham Hornpipe / The Sailor's Hornpipe
(3.30)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the musician's home, Shipdham, Norfolk, February 17, 1959 - Scan Tester & Rabbity Baxter concertina & tambourine: Untitled Polka
(2.33)
recorded by anon. and Ken Stubbs in The Half Moon, Balcombe, Sussex, June 27, 1962;
from Boscastle Breakdown: Southern English Country Music (12T240, 1974) - Arnold Woodley fiddle: Johnny's So Long at the Fair
Morris dance tune
(1.56)
recorded at a fiddler's convention in Oxford, march 22, 1986 - William Kimber concertina: Over The Hills to Glory
country dance
(2.18)
recording studio, London, October 31, 1946; matrix OEA11340-1;
from HMV B9519 and The Art of William Kimber (12T249, 1974) - Font Whatling melodeon: Untitled Polka / Golden Slippers / Mick's Tune
(2.41)
recorded by Keith Summers in the musician's home, Worlingworth, Suffolk, Febrary 8, 1975;
from The Earl Soham Slog: Step Dance and Country Music from Suffolk (12TS374, 1978) - Billy Cooper dulcimer: The Irish Washerwoman / Garyowen /Rory O'More / St Patrick's Day
jigs
(2.27)
recorded by Bill Leader, Mervyn Plunkett and Reg Hall in Wamter and Daisy Bulwer's home, Shipdham, Norfolk, August 4, 1962;
from Record No. 1 and Boscastle Breakdown: Southern English Country Music (12T240, 1974) - The Dorset Trio fiddle, melodeon & cello: The Italian Schottische
(2.00)
recorded by Douglas Cleverden in Kingston, Dorset, September 17, 1943;
from BBC 6778 and Boscastle Breakdown: Southern English Country Music (12T240, 1974) - Stephen Baldwin fiddle: The Gypsy Hompipe / Untitled Schottische
(3.09)
recorded by Russell Wortley and Rollo Woods with the Travelling Morrice in the primary school at Bishop Upton, Herefordshire, June 22, 1954 - Scan Tester & Daisy Sherlock concertina & piano: Untitled Schottische
(1.57)
recorded by Reg Hall in the musician's home, Horsted Keynes, Sussex, July 21, 1965 - Percy Brown melodeon: The Veleta / The Heel and Toe Polka
(3.53)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Aylsham, Norfolk, May 1972;
from English Country Music from East Anglia (12T229, 1973) - Fred Whiting fiddle: The Earl Soham Slog / Harkie Nestling's
stepdance tunes
(4.13)
recorded by Keith Summers in the Harkie Nestling's home, Bedfield, Suffolk, April 6, 1975;
from The Earl Soham Slog: Step Dance and Country Music from Suffolk (12TS374, 1978) - Ruth Askew & George Privett melodeon & spoons: The Manchester Hornpipe / Click Go the Shears
(2.05)
recorded by Paul Marsh in The Barleycorn Inn, Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, December 1975 - The Dorset Trio fiddle, concertina & cello: Sheep-Shearing / Untitled Polka
(3.18)
recording studio, Bristol, 1941; Joint Broadcasting Committee PH1251 - Oscar Woods melodeon: Untitled Polka / Untitled Polka
(3.18)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Leiston, Suffolk, February 1973;
from English Country Music from East Anglia (12T229, 1973) - Bertie Clark fiddle: The Maid of the Mill
Morris dance tune
/ Bacca Pipes / Jockey to the Fair
Morris jig tunes
(3.44)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the musician's home, Carterton, Oxfordshire, May 1, 1958 - Jimmy Dixon & Ron Whatmore mouth organs: Nobody's Darling But Mine / Untitled
waltzes
/ Quickstep Medley
(3.24)
recorded by Paul Marsh in The Old Red Deer, Winchester, Hampshire, October 1976 - The Sailors' Hobby Horse melodeon & two drums: Live Performance (tune: The Boat Is Tipping Over)
(1.51)
recorded by Dave Bland in the street in Minehead, Somerset, May 1, 1972
> Folk Music > Records > Who's That at My Bed Window?
Who's That at My Bed Window?
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The Voice of the People Volume 10: Topic Records TSCD660 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Bob Hart: Seventeen Come Sunday
(Roud 277; Laws O17)
(2.33)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Snape, Suffolk, September 1973;
from Flash Company: Traditional Singers from Suffolk and Essex (12TS243, 1974) - Fred Hewett: Three Maidens to Milking Did Go
(Roud 290)
(1.21)
recorded by Bob Copper in the singer's home, Mapedurwell, Hampshire, July 26, 1955;
from BBC 21860 and Songs and Southern Breezes: Country Singers from Hampshire and Sussex (12T317, 1977) - Jeannie Robertson: When I Was Noo But Sweet Sixteen
(Roud 5138)
(1.21)
recorded by Hamish Henderson in the singer's home, Aberdeen, 1953;
from Jeannie Robertson (10T52, 1959) - Pop Maynard: Rolling in the Dew
(Roud 298)
(5.02)
recorded by Reg Hall and Mervyn Plunkett in The Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, February 4, 1956; same performance but different recording than BBC 23092 and Ye Subjects of England: Traditional Songs from Sussex (12T286, 1976) - Willie Scott: The Bonnie Wee Tramping Lass
(Roud 5129)
(4.14)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, November 3, 1967;
from The Shepherd's Song (12T183, 1968) - Paddy Tunney: The Old Petticoat
(Roud 12940)
(1.27)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the crypt of St John the Baptist, Kensington, London, February 1975;
from The Mountain Streams Where the Moorcocks Crow (12TS264, 1975) - Harvey Nicholson: The Copshawholme Butcher
(Roud 167)
(2.59)
recorded by Jack Little in The Plough, Wreay, Cumberland, September 15, 1953; Reynard RR002 - John Reilly: Adieu Unto All True Lovers
(Roud 22568)
(3.23)
recorded by Tom Munnelly in his own home in Dublin, Winter 1967;
from The Bonny Green Tree: Songs of an Irish Traveller (12T359, 1977) - Jimmy MacBeath: The Bold English Navvy
(Roud 516)
(2.58)
recorded by Sean Davies in his studio at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, 1966 or 1967;
from Wild Rover No More (12T173, 1967) - Sarah Anne O'Neill: Standing in Yon Flowery Garden
(Roud 264; Laws N42)
(3.46)
recorded by Robin Morton in the singer's home near Derrytresk, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, 1977;
from On the Shores of Lough Neagh (12TS372, 1978) - Geoff Ling: Died for Love
(Roud 60; Laws P25)
(2.03)
recorded by Keith Summers in Cyril Poacher's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, December 17, 1974;
from Singing Traditions of a Suffolk Family (12TS292, 1977) - Belle Stewart: Betsy Bell
(Roud 5211)
(3.31)
recorded by Fred Kent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, May 1976;
from Queen Among the Heather (12TS307, 1978) - Jim Swain: The Banks of Sweet Mossing
(Roud 1646)
(2.42)
recorded by Bob Copper in The Woodman's Arms, Hammerpot, Sussex, October 30, 1954;
from BBC 22763 and Songs and Southern Breezes: Country Singers from Hampshire and Sussex (12T317, 1977) - Frank Quinn acc. fiddle: The Tan Yard Side
(Roud 1021; Laws M28)
(3.08)
recording studio, New York, January 1926; matrix W106215-3; Columbia 33077F - Paddy Breen: On the Banks of the Silvery Tide
(Roud 561; Laws O37)
(5.33)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall in Bill's home, Camden Town, London, April 19, 1967 - Lizzie Higgins: The Banks of Red Roses
(Roud 603)
(1.29)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, January 5, 1968;
from Princess of the Thistle (12T185, 1969) - Jumbo Brightwell: Blow the Candle Out
(Roud 368; Laws P17)
(2.38)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Leiston, Suffolk, spring 1975;
from Songs from the Eel's Foot (12T261, 1975) - Saran Makem: The Factory Girl
(Roud 1659)
(4.31)
recorded in the singer's home, Keady, Co. Armagh, 1967;
from Ulster Ballad Singer (12T182, 1968) - Pop Maynard: The Seeds of Love
(Roud 3)
(3.54)
recorded by Reg Hall and Mervyn Plunkett in The Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, February 4, 1956; same performance but different recording than BBC 23092 and Ye Subjects of England: Traditional Songs from Sussex (12T286, 1976) - Paddy Tunney: Blackwaterside
(Roud 312; Laws O1)
(2.35)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from The Irish Edge (12T165, 1966) - Jimmy MacBeath: The Wind Blew the Lassie's Plaidie Awa'
(Roud 2574)
(3.38)
recorded by Sean Davies in his studio at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, 1966 or 1967;
from Wild Rover No More (12T173, 1967) - Freda Palmer: The Wandering Girl
(Roud 1691)
(1.25)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Witney, Oxfordshire, October 15, 1972;
from When Sheepshearing's Done: Countryside Songs from Southern England (12TS254, 1975) - Phoebe Smith: Captain Thunderball
(Roud 1453)
(2.35)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, April 22, 1976;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Walter Pardon: Let the Wind Blow High or Low
(Roud 308)
(3.30)
recorded by Bill Leader and Peter Bellamy in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, May 11, 1974 - Margaret Barry acc. banjo: She Moved Through the Fair
(Roud 861)
(4.53)
recorded by Bill Leader in The Bedford Arms, Camden Town, London, 1957 or 1958
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My Father's the King of the Gypsies
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The Voice of the People Volume 11: Topic Records TSCD661 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Phoebe Smith: The Yellow Handkerchief
(Roud 954)
(3.51)
recorded by Paul Carter and Frank Purslow in the singer's home, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1969;
from Once I Had a True Love (12T193, 1970) - Harry Brazil: Sally Morrow
(Roud 526; Laws K11)
(2.08)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's caravan, Glocester, Glocestershire, February 18, 1978;
as Sally Monroe on Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Lemmie Brazil melodeon: God Killed the Devil
(0.37)
recorded by Mike Yates in her caravan in Glocester, Glocestershire, February 18/19, 1978;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Wiggy Smith: There Was a Rich Farmer at Sheffield
(Roud 2638; Laws L2)
(3.44)
recorded by Gwilym Davies and Paul Burgess at the English Country Music Festival, Postlip Hall, Postlip, Gloucestershire, June 17, 1995 - Jasper Smith: Father Had a Knife
(Roud 850)
(1.13)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, May 17, 1974;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Phoebe Smith: Sweet William
(Roud 273; Laws K12)
(6.01)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, April 22, 1976;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Levi Smith: The Haymakers
(Roud 153)
(1.04)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, May 1974;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Levi Smith: One Penny
(Roud 393)
(0.48)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, May 1974;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Amy Birch: Over Yonder's Hill
(Roud 60; Laws P25)
(2.46)
recorded by Sam Richards, Paul Wilson and Tish Stubbs in the singer's trailer at Exebridge, Devon, November 1976;
from Devon Tradition (12TS349, 1979) - Jasper Smith: The Moon Shine Bright
(Roud 702)
(1.09)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, April 26, 1974;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Minty Smith: The Basket of Eggs
(Roud 377)
(2.12)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, c. 1974;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Bill Ellson acc. mouth organ: Will You Buy My Sweet Blooming Lavender?
(Roud 854) /
Love Is Pleasing'
waltz
(2.25)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Broomsmead near Edenbridge, Kent, c. 1975;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Mary Ann Haynes: Little Dun Dee
(Roud 176)
(1.59)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Brighton, Sussex, July 7, 1974;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Harry Lee fiddle: The Breakdown / The Flowers of Edinburgh
stepdance tunes
(1.56)
recorded by anon., Steve Pennels and Ken Stubbs outdoors on a caravan site at Borough Green, Kent, October 7, 1960;
from Boscastle Breakdown: Southern English Country Music (12T240, 1974) - Chris Willett: The American Stranger
(Roud 1081)
(2.34)
recorded by Mike Yates at Paddock Wood, Kent, January 28, 1978;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Wiggy Smith: The High-Low Well
(Roud 1697)
(1.41)
recorded by Gwilym Davies and Paul Burgess in the singer's caravan at Elmstone Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, April 13, 1995 - Jasper & Levi Smith mouth organ, vocals & drum: Cock o' the North / Garryowen / Flowers of Edinburgh / Step It Away / The Girl I Left Behind Me / Step It Away
(2.35)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, April 26, 1975;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Jasper Smith: Down in the Meadow
(Roud 18829)
(1.08)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, probably April 26, 1975;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Phoebe Smith: The Tan Yard Side
(Roud 1021; Laws M28)
(2.19)
recorded by Paul Carter and Frank Purslow in the singer's home, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1969;
from Once I Had a True Love (12T193, 1970) - Peter Ingram: Mandi Went to Poove the Gri / Untitled Stepdance Tune / Can You Rokker Romany?
(Roud 852)
(2.01)
recorded by Mally and Nick Dow in the singer's home, Selborne, Hampshire, 1991 - Harry Brazil: A Blacksmith Courted Me
(Roud 816)
(1.52)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's caravan, Glocester, Glocestershire, February 18, 1978;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Jasper Smith: The Small Birds Whistle
(Roud 199; Child 106)
(1.55)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, April 26, 1975;
from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977) - Mary Ann Haynes: The Female Drummer
(Roud 226)
(2.21)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Brighton, Sussex, July 7, 1974;
from Sussex Harvest (12T258, 1975) - Chris Willett: Once I Was a Servant
(Roud 269; Laws K43)
(1.52)
recorded by Mike Yates at Paddock Wood, Kent, January 28, 1978;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Mary Ann Haynes: The Colour of Amber
(Roud 1716)
(1.15)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Brighton, Sussex, July 7, 1974;
from Green Grow the Laurels: Country Singers from the South (12TS285, 1976) - Jasper Smith: The Squire and the Gypsy
(Roud 229; Laws O4)
(0.55)
recorded by Mike Yates in Biggin Hill, Kent, October 1973;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Tom Orchard, with Tommy Orchard stepdancing: Two Untitled Stepdance Tunes
Tom Orchard melodeon: Untitled Stepdance Tune (1.14)
recorded by Sam Richards, Paul Wilson and Tish Stubbs in the Orchard's trailer at Clawton near Holsworthy, Devon, November 1975;
from Devon Tradition (12TS349, 1979) - Levi Smith: The Game of Cards
(Roud 232)
(1.16)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, May 1974;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Amy Birch: Royal Comrade
(Roud 189; Laws Q33)
(3.27)
recorded by Sam Richards, Paul Wilson and Tish Stubbs in the singer's trailer at Exebridge, Devon, November 1976;
from Devon Tradition (12TS349, 1979) - Levi Smith: Georgie
(Roud 90; Child 209)
(1.25)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, May 1974;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Mary Ann Haynes: The Young Officer
(Roud 21; Child 4)
(3.41)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Brighton, Sussex, December 17, 1972;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - May Bradley: Under the Leaves
(Roud 127)
(2.23)
recorded by Fred Hamer in the private room of a pub in Ludlow, Shropshire, April 12, 1966; Vaughan William Memorial Library VWML003
> Folk Music > Records > We've Received Orders to Sail
We've Received Orders to Sail
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The Voice of the People Volume 12: Topic Records TSCD662 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Jumbo Brightwell: The Loss of the “Ramillies”
(Roud 523; Laws K1)
(3.24)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Leiston, Suffolk, spring 1975;
from Songs from the Eel's Foot (12T261, 1975) - Paddy Tunney: Captain Coulson
(Roud 1695)
(3.48)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the crypt of St John the Baptist, Kensington, London, February 1975;
from The Flowery Vale (12TS289, 1976) - Pop Maynard: A Sailor in the North Country
(Roud 1504)
(1.21)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in the singer's home, Copthorne, Sussex, December 3, 1955;
from BBC 23093 and Ye Subjects of England: Traditional Songs from Sussex (12T286, 1976) - Harry Cox: Just As the Tide Was A-Flowing
(Roud 1105)
(3.24)
recording supervised by E.J. Moeran in The Windmill, Sutton, Norfolk, December 18, 1945; BBC 17231 - Chris Willett: The Rambling Sailor
(Roud 518)
(5.17)
recorded by Bill Leader and Paul Carter in a pub near Paddock Wood, Kent, 1962;
from The Roving Journeymen (12T84, 1962) - Sam Larner: The Sailors' Alphabet
(Roud 21100)
(3.20)
recorded by Phil Donnellan for the BBC in the singer's home in Winterton, Norfolk, 1958 or 1959;
from A Garland for Sam (12T244, 1974) - John Rea dulcimer: Coil the Hawser / Lord MacDonald
reels
(2.17)
recording supervises by Robin Morton in the Tommy Ellis Studios, Dublin, November 1970;
from Drops of Brandy (12TS287, 1976) - Cyril Poacher: Nancy of Yarmouth
(Roud 407)
(2.28)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, August or September 1974;
from The Broomfield Wager (12TS252, 1975) - Johnny Doughty: Baltimore
(Roud 4690)
(2.43)
recorded by Mike Yates and Camilla Saunders in the singer's home in Brighton, Sussex, November 2, 1976;
from Round Rye Bay for More: Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast (12TS324, 1977) - May Bradley: The Willow Tree
(Roud 18831)
(3.46)
recorded by Fred Hamer in the private room of a pub, Ludlow, Shropshire, July 28, 1965; Vaughan William Memorial Library VWML003 - Harry Cox: Come All You Men Throughout This Nation (The Captain's Apprentice)
(Roud 835)
(2.41)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in his own home, Bourne, Cambridgeshire, October 10, 1959 - James McDermott: My Mother's Last Goodbye
(Roud 9705)
(2.54)
recorded by Keith Summers and Jenny Hicks in McGrath's bar, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, August 6, 1980 - Bob Hart: The Female Cabin Boy
(Roud 239; Laws N13)
(2.26)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Snape, Suffolk, July 1972;
from Songs from Suffolk (12TS225, 1973) - Walter Bulwer fiddle: The Sailor Cut Down in His Prime
(Roud 2; Laws Q26)
(0.57)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the musician's home, Shipdham, Norfolk, February 17, 1959 - Johnny Doughty: Up the Channel (Spanish Ladies)
(Roud 687)
(3.20)
recorded by Mike Yates and Camilla Saunders in the singer's home in Brighton, Sussex, August 24, 1976;
from Round Rye Bay for More: Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast (12TS324, 1977) - George Ling: Jolly Jack the Sailor
(Roud 1785)
(1.24)
recorded by Keith Summers in the home of the singer's daughter, Iris Williams, Croydon, London, April 28, 1975;
from Singing Traditions of a Suffolk Family (12TS292, 1977) - Nora Cleary: Farewell, Lovely Mary
(Roud 527; Laws K14)
(2.37)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in the singer's home at The Hand, Milton Malbay, Co. Clare, July 1976 - Frank Verrill: Stowborough Town
(Roud 185; Laws K18)
(4.31)
recorded by Maggie Sands in the singer's home, Staithes, Yorkshire, 1988 - Gerry Wimsey tin whistle: Ships Are Sailing / The Heather Breeze
reels
(1.39)
recorded by Janet Kerr in the musicians's home, Collooney, Co. Sligo, January 31, 1972 - Johnny Doughty: Will You Marry Me
(Roud 573)
(3.06)
recorded by Mike Yates and Camilla Saunders in the singer's home in Brighton, Sussex, October 27, 1976;
from Round Rye Bay for More: Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast (12TS324, 1977) - Tom Brown: Windy Old Weather
(Roud 472)
(3.37)
recorded by Trevor Sharpe in the singer's home, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, August 14, 1989 - Harry Cox: The Bold Princess Royal
(Roud 528; Laws K29)
(3.52)
recording supervised by E.J. Moeran in The Windmill, Sutton, Norfolk, December 18, 1945; BBC 17232 - Cyril Poacher: Plenty of Thyme
(Roud 3)
(1.42)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Stone Common, Blaxhall, Sussex, August or September 1974;
from The Broomfield Wager (12TS252, 1975) - Johnny Doughty: The Streets of Port Arthur
(Roud 2; Laws Q26)
(2.32)
recorded by Mike Yates and Camilla Saunders in the singer's home in Brighton, Sussex, August 24, 1976;
from Round Rye Bay for More: Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast (12TS324, 1977) - Sam Larner: The Lofty Tall Ship
(Roud 104; Child 250)
(3.16)
recorded by Phil Donnellan for the BBC in the singer's home in Winterton, Norfolk, 1958 or 1959;
from A Garland for Sam (12T244, 1974) - Pop Maynard w/ chorus: Polly on the Shore
(Roud 811)
(4.12)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in his own home, West Hoathly, Sussex, October 1956;
a different recording appears on Hidden English (TSCD600, 1986)
> Folk Music > Records > They Ordered Their Pints of Beer and Bottles of Sherry
They Ordered Their Pints of Beer and Bottles of Sherry
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The Voice of the People Volume 13: Topic Records TSCD663 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Fred Jordan: John Barleycorn
(Roud 164)
(2.46)
recorded by Bill Leader and Mike Yates in a private room in The Bay Malton Hotel, Oldfield Brow, Altringham, Cheshire, 1966;
from Songs of a Shropshire Farm Worker (12T150, 1966) - Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman acc. banjo & fiddle: Two Hundred Years A-Brewing
(Roud 12930)
(3.18)
live broadcast from WFMT radio station, Chicago, Illinois, October 9, 1961 - Davie Stewart w/ chorus: The Merchant's Son
(Roud 2153)
(2.49)
recorded by Hamish Henderson at the home of James Ross, Edinburgh, probably 1955 but possibly 1962;
from Davie Stewart (12T293, 1978) - Tom Newman: My Old Hat That I Got On
(Roud 475)
(3.19)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Clanfield, Oxfordshire, August 5, 1972;
as All for the Grog on When Sheepshearing's Done: Countryside Songs from Southern England (12TS254, 1975) - John Griffin acc. flute & piano: The Real Old Mountain Dew
(Roud 938)
(3.03)
recording studio, New York, February 3, 1927; matrix W143392-2; Columbia 33145F - George Spicer: Coming Home Late
(Roud 114; Child 274)
(4.30)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Selsfield, West Hoathly, Sussex, August 19, 1972;
from Blackberry Fold (12TS235, 1974) - Willie Scott: Piper O'Neill
(Roud 5125)
(2.50)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, November 3, 1967;
from The Shepherd's Song (12T183, 1968) - Mary Ann Carolan: Bold Doherty
(Roud 2992)
(3.08)
recorded by Roly Brown in the singer's home, Hill o' Rath, Co. Louth, 1978;
from Songs from the Irish Tradition (12TS362, 1982) - Donald Cumming & Eddy Holmes accordion & dulcimer: The Bottom of the Punchbowl / The Teetotaller
reels
(2.55)
recording studio, Boston, Massachusetts, December 1934, matrix 39051A; as The Punch Bowl / Triumph on Decca F5473 - Wiggy Smith: When I Was a Young Man
(Roud 1165)
(1.09)
recorded by Gwilym Davies and Paul Burgess in the singer's caravan at Elmstone Hardwick, Gloucestershire, August 11, 1995 - Davie Stewart: I’m Often Drunk and I’m Seldom Sober
(Roud 3135)
(3.21)
recorded by Hamish Henderson at the home of James Ross, Edinburgh, probably 1955 but possibly 1962;
from Davie Stewart (12T293, 1978) - Micho Russell: When Mursheen Went to Bunnan
(Roud 8145)
(2.29)
recorded by John Tams and Neil Wayne in O'Connor's bar, Doolin, Co. Claire, January 1974;
from The Russell Family of Doolin, County Clare (12TS251, 1975) - Fred Jordan: When Jones's Ale Was New
(Roud 139)
(4.13)
recorded by Tony Foxworthy in the singer's home, Aston Munslow, Shropshire, 1974;
from When the Frost Is on the Pumpkin (12TS233, 1974) - Jeannie Robertson: The Bonnie Wee Lass Who Never Said No
(Roud 2903)
(1.45)
recorded by Hamish Henderson in the singer's home, Aberdeen, 1953;
from Jeannie Robertson (10T52, 1959) - Willie Kemp & Curly MacKay acc. piano accordion: The Tinkler's Wedding
(Roud 5408)
(3.16)
recording studio, Edinburgh, c. 1938; matrix M727; Beltona 2324 - Paddy Tunney: The Cow That Drank the Poteen
(Roud 5170)
(2.59)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from The Irish Edge (12T165, 1966) - Louise Fuller: Young Maria
(Roud 1478)
(2.11)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Lingfield, Surrey, probably 1975 (possibly 1974);
from Green Grow the Laurels: Country Singers from the South (12TS285, 1976) - Will Powrie accordion w/ piano: The Drunken Piper
march
/ Highland Whisky
strathspey
/ The High Road to Linton
reel
(3.32)
recorded by Tom Walker at the Guildhall, Perth, early June 1932; matrix M14300; Beltona 1855 - George Dunn: My Little Grey Horse
(Roud 393)
(3.56)
recorded by Bill Leader and Roy Palmer in the singer's home, Quarry Bank, Staffordshire, December 5, 1971 - Tom Lenihan: Paddy's Panacea
(Roud 3079)
(4.04)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in the singer's home, Knockbrack, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, September 26, 1977;
from Paddy's Panacea: Songs Traditional in West Clare (12TS363, 1978) - Michael Gorman (nephew) fiddle: The Broken Pledge
(1.12)
recorded by Bill Leader, Reg Hall and Michael Plunkett in the musician's home, Manchester, July 5, 1970 - Willie Scott: Jock Geddes and the Soo
(Roud 5130)
(4.24)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, November 3, 1967;
from The Shepherd's Song (12T183, 1968) - Wassailers (Drayton): Live Performance
(2.56)
recorded by Dave Bland and Bob Patten outside a house in Drayton, Somerset, January 5, 1973 - George Spicer w/ chorus: The Barley Mow
(Roud 944)
(4.07)
recorded by anon. and Ken Stubbs in The Half Moon, Balcombe, Sussex, June 27, 1962
> Folk Music > Records > Troubles They Are But Few
Troubles They Are But Few
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The Voice of the People Volume 14: Topic Records TSCD664 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Eddie Corcoran & Séamus Tansey tin whistle & tambourine: Bonny Kate / Jenny's Chickens
reels
(1.58)
recorded by Bill Leader at Reg Hall's home, Croydon, London, October 11, 1967;
from The Breeze from Erin: Irish Folk Music on Wind Instruments (12T184, 1969) - Mikeen McCarthy: The Herring
(Roud 128)
(3.59)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in their home in Putney, London, Spring 1976 - Jack Elliott w/ chorus: Old Johnny Booger
(Roud 19111)
(2.34)
recorded in the club room of The Barley Mow, Birtley, Co. Durham, early or mid-1960s - Willie Kemp & Curly MacKay ocarina & piano accordion: MacKenzie Highlanders / The Inverness Gathering
pipe marches
(3.25)
recording studio, probably Edinburgh, c. 1938; matrix M766; as A Gie Bicker, Part 1 on Beltona 2369 - Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman acc. banjo & fiddle: The Leprechaun
(Roud 5274)
(1.50)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall at Bill's mother's home, Camden Town, London, May 7, 1968 - Jumbo Brightwell: The Derby Miller (The Three Rogues)
(Roud 138; Laws Q21)
(2.33)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Leiston, Suffolk, spring 1975;
from Songs from the Eel's Foot (12T261, 1975) - Will Atkinson mouth organ: Tell Her I Am / Teviot Brig
jigs
(2.00)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Broom Hill Farm, near Alnwick, Northumberland, 1974;
from Bonny North Tyne: Northumbrian Country Music (12TS239, 1974) - Walter Pardon: The Hungry Army
(Roud 1746)
(3.31)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, June 25, 1978;
from A Country Life (12TS392, 1982) - Jimmy MacBeath: Hieland Rory
(Roud 5146)
(1.53)
recorded by Peter Hall in a private house in Scotland, July 19/20, 1971;
from Bound to Be a Row (12T303, 1978) - Percy Brown melodeon: Old Joe, The Boat Is Going Over / Untitled Polka
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Aylsham, Norfolk, May 1972;
from English Country Music from East Anglia (12T229, 1973)
Font Whatling & Wattie Wright melodeon & stepping: The Pigeon on the Gate stepdance (3.36)
recorded by Keith Summers in The Swan, Worlingworth, Suffolk, Febrary 2, 1975;
from The Earl Soham Slog: Step Dance and Country Music from Suffolk (12TS374, 1978) - Austin Flanagan: The Barley Grain
(Roud 164)
(2.56)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in the singer's home, Luogh, Doolin Co. Clare, August 1974 - Ned Pearson fiddle: The Heel and Toe Polka / The Morpeth Rant
country dance
(2.01)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, June 16, 1954;
from BBC 20622, BBC 20622 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Charlie Potter: Sing Ivy
(Roud 21093)
(1.22)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the singer's home, Horsham, Sussex, September 1956 - Harry Upton: I Am a Donkey Driver
(Roud 1147)
(2.04)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Balcombe, Sussex, c. 1975;
from Green Grow the Laurels: Country Singers from the South (12TS285, 1976) - Michael Grogan accordion: The Queen of the Fair / The Lark in the Morning
jigs
(3.03)
recorded in the 2RN radio station, Dublin, April 25, 1937; matrix CAS12-1; Regal Zonophone G23380 - Willie Kemp & Curly MacKay acc. piano accordion: The Ball O' Kerriemeer
(Roud 4828)
(3.18)
recording studio, Edinburgh, c. 1938; matrix M721; Beltona 2372 - Albert Smith jew's harp & vocals: The Pigeon on the Gate
stepdance /
The Next Song on the Programme
(3.01)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, leiston, Suffolk, August 1977;
the second as The Next Tune Tonight on Sing, Say and Play: Traditional Songs and Music from Suffolk (12TS375, 1978)
Jasper Smith: Tiddliewink Old Man
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, April 26, 1974
Minty Smith: Derby, Derby
recorded by Mike Yates, Epsom, Surrey, c. 1974;
both from The Travelling Songster: An Anthology from Gypsy Singers (12TS304, 1977)
Ray Driscoll: We Are the Peckham Boys
recorded by Gwilym Davies in the singer's home, Dulwich, London, October 27, 1993
Joe Jones: Yonder Comes the Devil
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's trailer, Star Lane, Orpington, Kent, c.1973;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979)
Albert Smith: Old Brown Sat in The Rose & Crown
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, leiston, Suffolk, August 1977;
the second as The Next Tune Tonight on Sing, Say and Play: Traditional Songs and Music from Suffolk (12TS375, 1978)
Jasper Smith: Climbing Up My Old Apple Tree / St. Patrick's Day jig
recorded by Mike Yates, near Epsom, Surrey, April 26, 1974;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Willy Taylor, Joe Hutton & Will Atkinson fiddle, small pipes & mouth organ: Off to Califomia / The Greencastle
hornpipes
(3.12)
recorded by Doc Rowe at the National Folk Music Festival, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, April 20, 1991 - Martin Gorman: It's Nowt to Do With Me
(Roud 5315)
(1.52)
recorded by Reg Hall in the clubroom at The Fox, Islington Green, London, November 16, 1966 - Phil Tanner: The Four-Hand Reel (a.k.a. Pigeon on the Gate)
(2.34)
recording studio, London, November 1936; matrix CA16054-2; as The Gower Reel on Columbia FB1569 - Jimmy MacBeath: Johnny McIndoe
(Roud 3390)
(2.26)
recorded by Sean Davies in his studio at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, 1966 or 1967;
from Wild Rover No More (12T173, 1967) - Bob Brader: 0ld John Wallis
(Roud 294)
(2.05)
recorded by Fred Hamer in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshre, July 29, 1967; Vaughan William Memorial Library VWML003 - Julia Clifford fiddle: Ballydesmond / Knocknabowl
Kerry polkas
(2.23)
recorded by Reg Hall in Lucy and Eric Farr's home, Ladywell, London, August 16, 1964;
from The Star of Munster Trio: Music from Sliabh Luachra 2 (12TS310, 1977) - George Spicer: I Wish There Was No Prisons
(Roud 1708)
(1.09)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Selsfield, West Hoathly, Sussex, May 26, 1973;
from Blackberry Fold (12TS235, 1974) - Donald Davidson mouth organ: The Inverness Gathering / Dornoch Links
pipe marches
(3.27)
Edison Bell Winner studio, Peckham, London; August 12 or 13, 1931; matrix M13725; Beltona 1716 - Johnny Doughty: I'm Going to Be Mother Today
(Roud 8093)
(1.42)
recorded by Mike Yates and Camilla Saunders in the singer's home in Brighton, Sussex, August 24, 1976;
from Round Rye Bay for More: Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast (12TS324, 1977) - Unidentified & Margaret Barry acc. banjo: A Parody
(Roud 12926)
(4.07)
recorded by Bill Leader in The Bedford Arms, Camden Town, London, 1957 or 1958 - Gargan's Athlone Accordion Band: The Soldier's Joy
reel
(3.10)
recorded in the 2RN radio station, Dublin, April 25, 1937; matrix CAL16-1; Regal Zonophone MR2563
> Folk Music > Records > As Me and My Love Sat Courting
As Me and My Love Sat Courting
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The Voice of the People Volume 15: Topic Records TSCD665 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- William Kimber concertina: Haste to the Wedding
Morris dance tune
(2.02)
recording studio, London, October 31, 1946; matrix OEA11335-1;
from HMV B9519 and The Art of William Kimber (12T249, 1974) - Belle Stewart: Queen Amang the Heather
(Roud 375)
(3.43)
recorded by Fred Kent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, May 1976;
from Queen Among the Heather (12TS307, 1978) - Jimmy Halpin: Johnny Harte
(Roud 2929)
(4.44)
recorded by Keith Summers in Derrydonnelly, co. Fermanagh, August 8, 1980 - Pop Maynard: The Aylesbury Girl
(Roud 364)
(3.49)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in his own home, West Hoathly, Sussex, October 1956 - Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman acc. banjo & fiddle: The Half-Door
(Roud 5275)
(3.18)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall at Bill's mother's home, Camden Town, London, mid-1968 - Louise Fuller: Green Grow the Laurels
(Roud 279)
(2.01)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Lingfield, Surrey, c. 1974;
from Green Grow the Laurels: Country Singers from the South (12TS285, 1976) - John Reilly: Old Carathee
(Roud 3377)
(1.45)
recorded by Tom Munnelly in his own home in Dublin, Winter 1967;
from The Bonny Green Tree: Songs of an Irish Traveller (12T359, 1977) - Diddy Cook w/ chairman & chorus: The Blackbird
(Roud 387)
(3.23)
Recording supervised by A.L. Lloyd in The Eel's Foot Inn, Eastbridge, Suffolk, May 13, 1938; BBC 2168 - Jamesy McCarthy: Coochie Coochie Coo Go Way
(Roud 120; Child 281)
(2.30)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in Ollie Conway's bar, Mullagh, Co. Clare, July 1976 - Walter Pardon: I Wish, I Wish
(Roud 495)
(1.21)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, June 25, 1978;
from A Country Life (12TS392, 1982) - Jane Turriff: What Can a Young Lassie Dae Wi' an Auld Man?
(Roud 1295)
(3.36)
recorded by Bill Leader and Peter Hall in the singer's home, Fetterangus, Aberdeenshire, August 18, 1967 - Paddy Tunney: Johnny, Lovely Johnny
(Roud 6168)
(2.22)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from The Irish Edge (12T165, 1966) - Mary Ann Connelly: Lurgan Stream
(Roud 6881)
(3.15)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Wattlebrdge new Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh, August 6, 1980 - Michael Gorman & Margaret Barry fiddle & banjo: I'll Marry and I Won't Be A Nun
march or two-step
(1.46)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall at Bill's mother's home, Camden Town, London, May 17, 1968 - Walter Pardon: One Cold Morning in December
(Roud 1745)
(4.21)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, June 24, 1978;
from A Country Life (12TS392, 1982) - Liz Jefferies: Rosemary Lane
(Roud 269; Laws K43)
(1.51)
recorded by Barry and Chris Morgan in their own home in Bristol, September 1976 - Robert Cinnamond: It Was Early, Early All in a Spring
(Roud 152; Laws M1)
(4.40)
recorded by Sean O'Boyle, probably in Co. Antrim, August 1955;
from BBC 24837 and You Rambling Boys of Pleasure (12T269, 1975) - Stanley Robertson w/ chorus: Moorlough Maggie
(Roud 12939)
(3.38)
recorded by Bill Leader at a folk-club meeting in The Royal Hotel, Aberdeen, February 23, 1973 - Stephen Baldwin fiddle: Just As the Tide Was Flowing
Morris dance tune
(2.13)
recorded by Russell Wortley and Rollo Woods with the Travelling Morrice in the primary school at Bishop Upton, Herefordshire, June 22, 1954 - Paddy Tunney: The Wearing of the Britches
(Roud 1588)
(2.06)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from The Irish Edge (12T165, 1966) - Harry Burgess: A Week Before Easter
(Roud 154)
(3.36)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the singer's home, Glynde, Sussex, June 19, 1956 - Jimmy MacBeath: I'm a Stranger in This Country
(Roud 3388)
(2.32)
recorded by Sean Davies in his studio at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, 1966 or 1967;
from Wild Rover No More (12T173, 1967) - Bob Brader: The Banks of Sweet Dundee
(Roud 148; Laws M25)
(3.29)
recorded by Fred Hamer in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshre, July 29, 1967; Vaughan William Memorial Library VWML003 - Tom Lenihan: Sixteen Years, Mama
(Roud 1570)
(1.36)
recorded by Pat Mackenzie and Jim Carroll in the singer's home in Knockbrack, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, September 30, 1977 - Paddy Tunney: Bonny Tavern Green
(Roud 3110)
(2.50)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from A Wild Bee's Nest (12T139, 1965)
> Folk Music > Records > You Lazy Lot of Bone-Shakers
You Lazy Lot of Bone-Shakers
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The Voice of the People Volume 16: Topic Records TSCD666 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- The Britannia Coconut Dancers with The Nutters Band: The Nut Dance
live performance
(4.59)
recorded by Dave Bland in the street in Bacup, Lancashire, Easter Sunday, April 1, 1972 - Jinky Wells (of Bampton Morris) fiddle & voice: Highland Mary
Morris dance tune
(1.45)
recording studio, London, December 20, 1936; matrix CA16127-1; EFDSS OEB377/8 - Bampton Morris: The Quaker
(Roud 3093)
live performance
(2.33)
recorded by Douglas Cleverdon in the open air in Lavender Square, Bampton, Oxfordshire, April 24, 1937; BBC 1322 - Emma Vickers (of Burscough Pace-Eggers): The Pace-Egging Song
(Roud 614)
(3.27)
recorded by Fred Hamer in Burscough, Lancashire, October or November 1963; Vaughan William Memorial Library VWML003 - The Merrymakers (Padstow): The Happy Wanderer
live performance
(2.17)
recorded by Doc Rowe in the street in Padstow, Cornwall, August 29, 1981 - George Dunn: While Shepherds Were Watching Their Flocks by the Night
(Roud 16898)
(2.52)
recorded by Bill Leader and Roy Palmer in the singer's home at Quarry Bank, Staffordshire, December 4, 1971 - Wrenboys (Listowel): By the Bright Silvery Light of the Moon / Highland Fling
live performance
(2.38)
recorded near Listowel, Co. Kerry, St. Stephens's Day, December 26, 1976; Doc Rowe Collection - William Kimber (of Headington Quarry Morris Dancers) concertina: Double Set Back
Morris dance tune
(1.16)
recording studio, London, October 31, 1946; matrix OEA11338-1;
HMV B9578 and The Art of William Kimber (12T249, 1974) - Mummers, including Freddie James, RQMS Williams and G.W. Greening vocals and probably Harry Hawkins acc. melodeon: So Now We've Gained Our Victory
(Roud 12928) /
The Quaker
(Roud 3093)
(3.36)
recorded in the Town Hall, Dorchester, Dorset, December 14, 1936, BBC 14289 and 14290 - Wapping Irish Flute & Drum Band & Guest Pipers : Dublin Fair / The Boys of Wexford / Garryowen
marches
(3.05)
recorded by Reg Hall in the street outside St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Social Club and St. Patricks Roman Catholic Church, Wapping, London, June 24, 1990 - Stephen Baldwin fiddle: The Girl I Left Behind Me
Morris dance tune
(1.12)
recorded by Russell Wortley and Rollo Woods with the Travelling Morrice in the primary school at Bishop Upton, Herefordshire, June 22, 1954 - The Ripon Sword Dancers (Mummers)
live performance
(3.20)
recorded by Doc Rowe in The Black Bull in Ripon, Yorkshire, Boxing Day, December 26, 1980 - Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers: Jockey to the Fair
live performance
(2.14)
recorded by Dave Bland in a hall in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Mayor's Day, June 17, 1972 - Phil Tanner: The Wassail Song
(Roud 209)
(2.30)
recording studio, London, November 1936; matrix CA16053-1; as The Gower Wassail Song on Columbia FB1569 - Helston Town Band: The Furry Dance
live performance
(1.24)
recorded in the street in Helston, Cornwall, May 8, 1944; BBC 1083 - Scan Tester concertina: While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks By Night
(Roud 16898)
(1.58)
recorded by Reg Hall in his own home, Croydon, August 8, 1964;
I Never Played to Many Posh Dances (2-12TS455/6, 1990) - Frank Bond (of North Waltham Jolly Jacks): God Bless the Master of This House
(Roud 1066)
(1.10)
recorded by Bob Copper in The Fox, North Waltham, Hampshire, August 13, 1955;
BBC 21862 and Songs and Southern Breezes: Country Singers from Hampshire and Sussex (12T317, 1977) - Sam Bond (of North Waltham Jolly Jacks): Where Does Father Christmas Go To?
(Roud 12927)
(2.34)
recorded by Paul Marsh and Steve Roud in the singer's home, Basingstoke, Hampshire, November 1978; Forest Tracks FTC6026 - Bampton Morris: Bobbing Around
live performance
(2.26)
recorded by Douglas Cleverdon in the street in Bampton, Oxfordshire, Whit Monday, June 9, 1943; BBC 6496 - The Sailors' Hobby Horse (Minehead)
live performance, tune:
Joe, the Boat Is Tipping Over
(2.28)
recorded by Doc Rowe in the street in Minehead, Somerset, May 3, 1979 - Billy Buckingham & others: The Waysailing Bowl
(Roud 209)
(2.45)
recorded by Gwilym Davies in The Royal Arms, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, February 1979 - Widnes Star Novelty Band: The Great Little Army March
(2.53)
recorded in The Bozzadrome Picture Hall, Widnes, Lancashire, spring 1932; matrix OYR126;
Zonophone 6158 and Postcards Home (12TS318, 1977) - Wassailers (Bodmin)
live performance
(Roud 209)
(2.15)
recorded by Dave Bland outside a house in Bodmin, Cornwall, January 6, 1973 - The Abbots Bromley Horn Dancers: Cock o' the North
live performance
(1.42)
recorded in the open air in Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, September 8, 1947; BBC 11323 - The Britannia Coconut Dancers with The Nutters Band: Live Performance - The Garland Dance No. 3
(2.33)
recorded by Tony Engle in the street in Bacup, Lancashire, Easter Sunday, April 1, 1972 - The Merrymakers (Padstow): The Sash
live performance
(3.26)
recorded by Doc Rowe at the street carnival in St. Columb, Cornwall, August 15, 1981
> Folk Music > Records > It Fell on a Day, a Bonny Summer Day
It Fell on a Day, a Bonny Summer Day
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The Voice of the People Volume 17: Topic Records TSCD667 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Lizzie Higgins: A Beggar Man
(Roud 118; Child 279)
(2.25)
recorded by Doc Rowe at the National Folk Music Festival, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, April 12, 1988 - John Reilly: Lord Baker
(Roud 40; Child 53)
(7.23)
recorded by Tom Munnelly in his own home in Dublin, Winter 1967;
from The Bonny Green Tree: Songs of an Irish Traveller (12T359, 1977) - Walter Pardon: Jack Hall
(Roud 369; Laws L5)
(3.10)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, August 2, 1976;
from A Country Life (12TS392, 1982) - John MacDonald acc. accordion: The Bonnie Hoose o' Airlie
(Roud 794; Child 199)
(2.27)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - Mary Delaney: Buried in Kilkenny
(Roud 10; Child 12)
(5.43)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in the singer's home in Hackney, London, October 14, 1977 - Willie Scott: The Dowie Dens o' Yarrow
(Roud 13; Child 214)
(4.53)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, November 3, 1967;
from The Shepherd's Song (12T183, 1968) - Packie Manus Byrne: Young Alvin
(Roud 2988)
(7.20)
recorded by Tony Engle and Mike Yates, London, 1974;
from Songs of a Donegal Man (12TS257, 1975) - Sheila Stewart w/ chorus: The Mountain Streams Where the Moorcocks Crow
(Roud 2124)
(4.00)
recorded by Doc Rowe at the National Folk Music Festival, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, April 12, 1988 - Robert Cinnamond: There Was a Lady Lived in the West
(Roud 64; Child 100)
(5.14)
recorded by Diane Hamilton, probably in Co. Antrim, probably 1961;
as The Rich Shipowner's Daughter on You Rambling Boys of Pleasure (12T269, 1975) - Harry Cox: In Worcester City
(Roud 218; Laws P36)
(3.17)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the singer's home, Catfield, Norfolk, September 1958 - Mary Delaney: What Put the Blood?
(Roud 200; Child 13)
(7.46)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in their own home in Putney, London, May 29, 1977 - Lizzie Higgins: Lady Mary Ann
(Roud 31; Laws O35)
(1.49)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Aberdeen, January 1975;
from Up and Awa' with the Laverock (12TS260, 1975) - John Reilly: Once There Lived a Captain
(Roud 3376)
(3.01)
recorded by Tom Munnelly in his own home in Dublin, Winter 1967;
from The Bonny Green Tree: Songs of an Irish Traveller (12T359, 1977) - Jeannie Robertson: The Gypsy Laddies
(Roud 1; Child 200)
(6.08)
recorded by Hamish Henderson in the singer's home, Aberdeen, 1953;
from Jeannie Robertson (10T52, 1959) - Harry Cox: Young Edmund
(Roud 182; Laws M34)
(5.22)
recorded by an unidentified woman in the singer's home, Catfield, Norfolk, late 1950s - early 1960s; Ewan MacColl Collection, National Sound Archive - Sarah Makem: Barbara Allen
(Roud 54; Child 84)
(6.53)
recorded in the singer's home, Keady, Co. Armagh, 1967;
from Ulster Ballad Singer (12T182, 1968)
> Folk Music > Records > To Catch a Fine Buck Was My Delight
To Catch a Fine Buck Was My Delight
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The Voice of the People Volume 18: Topic Records TSCD668 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Bob Roberts: While Gamekeepers Lie Sleeping
(Roud 363)
(2.05)
recorded by Tony Engle in the singer's home, Ryde, Isle of Wight, August 1977;
from Songs from the Sailing Barges (12TS361, 1978) - Geordie Hanna: On Yonder Hill There Sits a Hare
(Roud 5173)
(2.02)
recorded by Robin Morton in Sarah Anne O'Neill's home near Derrytresk, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone, 1977;
from On the Shores of Lough Neagh (12TS372, 1978) - Willie Scott: The Irthing Water Hounds
(Roud 5692)
(4.22)
recorded by Bill Leader at a concert in The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, August 13, 1967;
from Festival at Blairgowrie (12T181, 1968) - Joseph Taylor: The White Hare
(Roud 1110)
(2.25)
recording studio, London, July 9, 1908; organised by Percy Grainger; matrix 8750e;
from Gramophone 2-2974 and Unto Brigg Fair (Leader LEA 4050, 1972) - Jimmy Knights: Out With My Gun in the Morning
(Roud 1847)
(2.15)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Little Glemham, Suffolk, April 3, 1975;
from Sing, Say and Play: Traditional Songs and Music from Suffolk (12TS375, 1978) - Big John Maguire: The Huntsman's Horn
(Roud 12920)
(3.57)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Newtonbutler, Co. Fermanagh, August 10, 1980 - Harry Burgess: The Hungry Fox
(Roud 131)
(2.59)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in the singer's home, Glynde, Sussex, June 19, 1956 - Wiggy Smith: The Oakham Poachers
(Roud 1686)
(1.47)
recorded by Mike Yates in The Cat & Fiddle, Whaddon, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, January 2, 1974;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Felix Doran Uilleann pipes & vocals: The Fox Hunt
(3.02)
recorded by Sean Davis during a concert at Keele Folk Festival, Staffordshire, July 18, 1965;
from Davjon DJ1020 and The Last of the Travelling Pipers (12TS288, 1976) - Jasper Smith: Thornymoor Park
(Roud 222)
(1.16)
recorded by Mike Yates near Epsom, Surrey, probably April 26, 1975;
from Songs of the Open Road (12T253, 1975) - Philip McDermott: The Fair of Rosslea
(Roud 12935)
(3.17)
recorded by Keith Summers in McGrath's bar, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, August 6, 1980 - Pop Maynard: William Taylor
(Roud 851)
(3.53)
probably recorded in the singer's home, Copthorne, Sussex, c. 1960 - Willie Scott: The Kielder Hunt
(Roud 5126)
(4.40)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, November 3, 1967;
from The Shepherd's Song (12T183, 1968) - Wiggy Smith: Hares in the Old Plantation
(Roud 363)
(2.10)
recorded by Mike Yates in The Cat & Fiddle, Whaddon, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, January 2, 1974;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Jack Elliott: Champion He Was a Dandy
(Roud 12934)
(3.14)
recorded in the club room of The Barley Mow, Birtley, Co. Durham, early or mid-1960s - Philip McDermott: The Reaping of the Rushes Green
(Roud 3380)
(4.59)
recorded by Keith Summers in McGrath's bar, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, August 6, 1980 - Harry Brazil: Bold Keeper
(Roud 321; Laws M27)
(1.33)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's caravan, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, probably February 18, 1978;
from Travellers: Songs, Stories and Tunes from English Gypsies (12TS395, 1979) - Charlie Wills: The House That Jack Built
(4.29)
recorded by Bill Leader and Robin Teague in the singer's home at Pothills, Ryall, Dorset, January 1971 - Walter Pardon: The Poachers' Fate
(Roud 793; Laws L14)
(4.34)
recorded by Bill Leader and Peter Bellamy in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, May 11, 1974 - Jimmy Halpin: Killafole Boasters
(Roud 12922)
(3.08)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Newtonbutler, Co. Fermanagh, August 8, 1980 - George Tremain melodeon: The Huntsman's Chorus
(2.50)
recording studio, St. John's Wood, London, early July 1935; matrix OEA2169; HMV B8365
> Folk Music > Records > Ranting & Reeling
Ranting & Reeling
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The Voice of the People Volume 19: Topic Records TSCD669 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Will Atkinson mouth organ: Hexham Races / The Stool of Repentance
jigs
(1.57)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Broom Hill Farm, near Alnwick, Northumberland, 1974;
from Bonny North Tyne: Northumbrian Country Music (12TS239, 1974) - Tom Hunter & Billy Ballantine fiddle & piccolo: The Gilsland Hornpipe
rant
(1.14)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in a byre at Ashley Grove near Bewcastle, Cumberland, June 30, 1954;
from BBC 20626 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Ned Pearson fiddle: Untitled Hornpipe & Untitled Polka
(1.58)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, June 16, 1954;
from BBC 20623 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Billy Ballantine piccolo: Bonny North Tyne
waltz
(1.57)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in Wark, Northumberland, June 29, 1954;
from BBC 20616 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Willy Taylor fiddle: The Braemar Gathering / J.D.Burgess
pipe marches
(2.27)
recorded in Northumberland, 1959 - Will Atkinson mouth organ: The Friendly Visit / The Greencastle / The Lass on the Strand
hornpipes
(2.50)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Broom Hill Farm, near Alnwick, Northumberland, 1974;
from Bonny North Tyne: Northumbrian Country Music (12TS239, 1974) - Willy Taylor, Joe Hutton & Will Atkinson fiddle, small pipes & mouth organ: Christie MacLeod / The Gallowglass Rant / Charlie Hunter
jigs
(3.29)
recorded by Doc Rowe at the National Folk Music Festival, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, April 20, 1991 - Jim Rutherford fiddle: The Morpeth Rant
country dance
(1.13)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in Rocherster, Northumberland, July 8, 1954;
from BBC 20628 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Arthur Marshall melodeon & The Loftus Sword Dancers: The Oyster Girl - 1st Figure / The Lass of Dallowgill - 2nd Figure
(4.04)
recorded at a team practice in Loftus, Yorkshire, 1960s - Willy Taylor fiddle: Willy Taylor's Polka / There's Nae Good Luck
jig
(2.03)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in The Swan, Warenford, Northumberland, June 7, 1954;
from BBC 20630 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Willy Taylor accordion: The Pop Along Polka
(1.18)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in The Swan, Warenford, Northumberland, June 7, 1954;
from BBC 20630 and as The Linehope Lope on Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Willy Taylor, Joe Hutton & Will Atkinson fiddle, small pipes & mouth organ: Mrs Jamieson's Favourite
slow air
/ Parnell's March
(4.33)
recorded by Doc Rowe at the National Folk Music Festival, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, April 20, 1991 - Ned Pearson fiddle: The Polka Mazurka / Paddle Your Own Canoe
quadrille tune
(1.59)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, June 16, 1954; BBC 20621 - Will Atkinson mouth organ: Farewell to the Creeks
pipe march
(2.16)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Broom Hill Farm, near Alnwick, Northumberland, 1974;
from Morpeth Rant: Northumbrian Country Music (12TS267, 1975) - Adam Gray fiddle: Tom Hepple's Polka / The Tow House Polka
(3.13)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in the musician's home ib Bardon Mill, Northumberland, July 1, 1954;
from BBC 20613 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Bob Forrester mouth organ with Alf Adamson's Border Square Dance Band: The Wild Rover / Copshawholm Fair / Yon Flowery Garden
waltzes
(2.31)
recorded at a dance in the Village Hall, Low Hesket, Cumberland, spring 1956 - Will Atkinson mouth organ: J.B. Milne
reel
/ The New High Level
fast hornpipe
(3.11)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Broom Hill Farm, near Alnwick, Northumberland, 1974;
from Bonny North Tyne: Northumbrian Country Music (12TS239, 1974) - Davie Rogerson fidle: The Tenpenny Bit / The Rakes of Kildare / I Lost My Love and I Care Not
jigs
/ Untitled Reel
(3.24)
recorded in John Armstrong's farmhouse, Carick, near Elsdon, Northumberland, 1962-4 - Billy Ballantine & Jimmy Hunter piccolo & mouth organ: Rosalie, the Prairie Flower
schottische
/ My Lodging / Blow the Wind Southerly
waltzes
(2.45)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, July 6, 1954;
from BBC 20628 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Ned Pearson fiddle: Corn-Rigs / Untitled Jigs for the Sylph 1 & 2
country dances
(2.48)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, June 16, 1954;
from BBC 20622 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Will Atkinson mouth organ: Longueval
waltz
(2.20)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Broom Hill Farm, near Alnwick, Northumberland, 1974;
from Morpeth Rant: Northumbrian Country Music (12TS267, 1975) - Jake Hutton, Tom Hunter & Billy Ballantine two fiddles & piccolo: The Kielder Schottische
(tune: The Lad with the Plaidie)
(1.38)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in a byre at Ashley Grove near Bewcastle, Cumberland, June 30, 1954;
from BBC 20626 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Billy Ballantine piccolo: The Sylph
country dance
/ Proudlock's Hornpipe
(2.15)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in Wark, Northumberland, June 29, 1954;
from BBC 20615; the second tune also on Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Ned Pearson fiddle: The Highland Laddie
country dance
/ The Pin Reel
country dance
(tune: The Fiery Clockface)
/ The Cambo March
(3.36)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, June 16, 1954;
from BBC 20620 and Holey Ha'penny (12T283, 1976) - Will Atkinson mouth organ: A.M. Shinnie / The Hogmaney Jig / Elizabeth Adair
jigs
(4.00)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Broom Hill Farm, near Alnwick, Northumberland, 1974;
from Morpeth Rant: Northumbrian Country Music (12TS267, 1975) - Davie Rogerson fiddle: Untitled Hornpipe / The Swallow's Tail
reel
(1.52)
recorded in John Armstrong's farmhouse, Carick, near Elsdon, Northumberland, 1962-4 - The Cheviot Ranters: The Ideal Schottische
(tune: Jack Thompson's Fancy)
(4.07)
recorded at Livingstone Studios, London, September 24, 1972;
from The Cheviot Hills (12TS222, 1973) - Willy Taylor, Joe Hutton & Will Atkinson fiddle, small pipes & mouth organ: Kelso Accordion and Fiddle Club / Linda McFarlane / The Scairlaveg
marches
(4.33)
recorded by Doc Rowe at the National Folk Music Festival, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, April 20, 1991
> Folk Music > Records > There Is a Man Upon the Farm
There Is a Man Upon the Farm
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The Voice of the People Volume 20: Topic Records TSCD670 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Belle Stewart: The Overgate
(Roud 866)
(3.16)
recorded by Fred Kent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, May 1976;
from Queen Among the Heather (12TS307, 1978) - Paddy Tunney: The Wee Weaver
(Roud 3378)
(1.49)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the crypt of St John the Baptist, Kensington, London, February 1975;
from The Mountain Streams Where the Moorcocks Crow (12TS264, 1975) - Fred Jordan: We Shepherds are the Best of Men
(Roud 284)
(3.05)
recorded by Bill Leader and Mike Yates in a private room in The Bay Malton Hotel, Oldfield Brow, Altringham, Cheshire, 1966;
from Songs of a Shropshire Farm Worker (12T150, 1966) - The Belhavel Trio fiddle, Uilleann pipes & accordion: The Job of Journeywork
(3.03)
recorded by a mobile unit in Jury's Hotel, Dublin, March 14, 1938, matrix CAL111-2, Culumbia IFB271 - Ted Laurence: The Flies Are on the Tummits
(Roud 1376)
(2.02)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Shelfanger, near Diss, Norfolk, May 15, 1976 - Jimmy MacBeath: Come All You Tramps and Hawkers
(Roud 1874)
(3.37)
recorded by Sean Davies in his studio at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, 1966 or 1967;
from Wild Rover No More (12T173, 1967) - Jumbo Brightwell: Muddley Barracks
(Roud 1735)
(2.21)
recorded by Tony Engle and Keith Summers in the singer's home, Leiston, Suffolk, spring 1975;
from Songs from the Eel's Foot (12T261, 1975) - Willie Scott: The Shepherd’s Song
(Roud 5124)
(4.19)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, November 3, 1967;
from The Shepherd's Song (12T183, 1968) - Jack Elliott w/ chorus: In the Bar-Room
(Roud 3486)
(2.22)
recorded in the club room of The Barley Mow, Birtley, Co. Durham, early or mid-1960s - Seán Mac Donnchadha: An Spailpín Fánach (The Migrant Labourer)
(2.10)
recorded by Bill Leader in Connemara, Co. Galway, 1967;
from Grand Airs of Connemara (12T177, 1968) - Jamesy McCarthy: Come to the Hiring
(Roud 12936)
(2.30)
recorded by Jim Carroll and Pat Mackenzie in Ollie Conway's bar, Mullagh, Co. Clare, July 1976 - John MacDonald acc. accordion: The Wandering Shepherd Laddie
(Roud 5150)
(1.22)
recorded by Tony Engle and Tony Russell in the singer's caravan, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Morayshire, November 1974
from The Singing Molecatcher of Morayshire (12TS263, 1975) - Harry Holman: There Was a Poor Thresherman
(Roud 19)
(1.45)
recorded by Frank Purslow and Ken Stubbs in The Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, May 18, 1960 - Big John Maguire: The Neatly Thatched Cabin
(Roud 8121)
(2.10)
recorded by Keith Summers in the singer's home, Newtonbutler, Co. Fermanagh, August 10, 1980 - Jack Elliott w/ chorus: The Banks of the Dee
(Roud 3484)
(2.34)
recorded in the club room of The Barley Mow, Birtley, Co. Durham, mid-1960s - Mary Ann Carolan: My Father's a Hedger and Ditcher
(Roud 846)
(1.08)
recorded by Roly Brown in the singer's home, Hill o' Rath, Co. Louth, 1978;
from Songs from the Irish Tradition (12TS362, 1982) - Pop Maynard: Ground for the Floor
(Roud 1269)
(4.51)
recorded by Reg Hall and Mervyn Plunkett in The Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, February 4, 1956; same performance but different recording as The Sun Being Set on Ye Subjects of England: Traditional Songs from Sussex (12T286, 1976) - Jimmy MacBeath: Arlin's Fine Braes
(Roud 517)
(2.05)
recorded by Peter Hall in a private house in Scotland, July 19/20, 1971;
from Bound to Be a Row (12T303, 1978) - Mary Ann Haynes: The Little Ball of Yarn
(Roud 1404)
(2.14)
recorded by Mike Yates in the singer's home, Brighton, Sussex, July 17, 1974;
from Sussex Harvest (12T258, 1975) - Paddy & Jimmy Halpin: To Reap and Mow the Hay
(Roud 12937)
(5.21)
recorded by Keith Summers in McGrath's bar, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, July 18, 1977 - Tom Willett: The Roving Journeyman
(Roud 360)
(1.53)
recorded by Bill Leader and Paul Carter in the singer's home on a caravan site near Ashford, Middlesex, 1962;
from The Roving Journeymen (12T84, 1962) - Willie Scott: When the Kye Comes Hame
(Roud 12919)
(4.13)
recorded by Bill Leader in his studio, Elland, Yorkshire, May 24, 1976 - Belle Stewart: The Berry Fields o' Blair
(Roud 2154)
(2.31)
recorded by Bill Leader at a concert in The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, August 13, 1967;
from Festival at Blairgowrie (12T181, 1968)
> Folk Music > Records > The Voice of the People: A Selection from the Series of Anthologies
The Voice of the People
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The Voice of the People Topic Records TSCD751 (CD, UK, October 1998) |
Tracks
- Paddy Tunney: When a Man's in Love He Feels No Cold
(Roud 990; Laws O20)
(3.30)
recorded by Bill Leader in his own home, Camden Town, London, 1965;
from A Wild Bee's Nest (12T139, 1965) - Sam Larner: In Scarborough Town
(Roud 185; Laws K18)
(4.03)
recorded by Phil Donnellan for the BBC in the singer's home in Winterton, Norfolk, 1958 or 1959;
from A Garland for Sam (12T244, 1974) - Belle Stewart: Two Brothers
(Roud 38; Child 49)
(4.02)
recorded by Fred Kent in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, May 1976;
from Queen Among the Heather (12TS307, 1978) - Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman acc. banjo & fiddle: Farewell, My Own Dear Native Land
(Roud 1455)
(2.46)
recorded by Bill Leader and Reg Hall at Bill's mother's home, Camden Town, London, mid-1968 - Joe Heaney: The Rocks of Bawn
(Roud 3024)
(3.46)
recorded by Dick Swettenham and Bill Leader at Olympic Studios, London, 1962 or 1963;
from Irish Traditional Songs in Gaelic & English (12T91, 1963) - Joseph Taylor: Bold William Taylor
(Roud 158; Laws N11)
(3.47)
recording studio, London, July 11, 1908; organised by Percy Grainger; matrix 2518f;
from Gramophone 02148 and Unto Brigg Fair (Leader LEA 4050, 1972) - Charlie Wills w/ chorus: Up to the Rigs of London Town
(Roud 868)
(2.26)
recorded by Mervyn Plunkett in The Sun, Powerstock, Dorset, August 1956 - Sarah Makem: The Wind That Shakes the Barley
(Roud 2994)
(3.21)
recorded in the singer's home, Keady, Co. Armagh, 1967;
from Ulster Ballad Singer (12T182, 1968) - Scan Tester & Rabbity Baxter concertina & tambourine: Untitled Polka
(2.33)
recorded by anon. and Ken Stubbs in The Half Moon, Balcombe, Sussex, June 27, 1962;
from Boscastle Breakdown: Southern English Country Music (12T240, 1974) - Pop Maynard: The Seeds of Love
(Roud 3)
(3.54)
recorded by Reg Hall and Mervyn Plunkett in The Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, February 4, 1956; same performance but different recording than BBC 23092 and Ye Subjects of England: Traditional Songs from Sussex (12T286, 1976) - Phoebe Smith: The Tan Yard Side
(Roud 1021; Laws M28)
(2.19)
recorded by Paul Carter and Frank Purslow in the singer's home, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1969;
from Once I Had a True Love (12T193, 1970) - Harry Cox: Just As the Tide Was A-Flowing
(Roud 1105)
(3.24)
recording supervised by E.J. Moeran in The Windmill, Sutton, Norfolk, December 18, 1945; BBC 17231 - Davie Stewart: I’m Often Drunk and I’m Seldom Sober
(Roud 3135)
(3.21)
recorded by Hamish Henderson at the home of James Ross, Edinburgh, probably 1955 but possibly 1962;
from Davie Stewart (12T293, 1978) - Phil Tanner: The Four-Hand Reel (a.k.a. Pigeon on the Gate)
(2.34)
recording studio, London, November 1936; matrix CA16054-2; as The Gower Reel on Columbia FB1569 - Jimmy MacBeath: I'm a Stranger in This Country
(Roud 3388)
(2.32)
recorded by Sean Davies in his studio at Cecil Sharp House, Camden Town, London, 1966 or 1967;
from Wild Rover No More (12T173, 1967) - The Sailors' Hobby Horse melodeon & two drums: Live Performance (tune: The Boat Is Tipping Over)
(1.51)
recorded by Dave Bland in the street in Minehead, Somerset, May 1, 1972 - Jeannie Robertson: The Gypsy Laddies
(Roud 1; Child 200)
(6.08)
recorded by Hamish Henderson in the singer's home, Aberdeen, 1953;
from Jeannie Robertson (10T52, 1959) - Walter Pardon: The Poachers' Fate
(Roud 793; Laws L14)
(4.34)
recorded by Bill Leader and Peter Bellamy in the singer's home, Knapton, Norfolk, May 11, 1974 - Will Atkinson mouth organ: Hexham Races / The Stool of Repentance
jigs
(1.57)
recorded by Tony Engle in the musician's home, Broom Hill Farm, near Alnwick, Northumberland, 1974;
from Bonny North Tyne: Northumbrian Country Music (12TS239, 1974) - Fred Jordan: We Shepherds are the Best of Men
(Roud 284)
(3.05)
recorded by Bill Leader and Mike Yates in a private room in The Bay Malton Hotel, Oldfield Brow, Altringham, Cheshire, 1966;
from Songs of a Shropshire Farm Worker (12T150, 1966)
> Folk Music > Records > You Never Heard So Sweet
You Never Heard So Sweet
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The Voice of the People Volume 21: Topic Records TSCD671 (CD, UK, April 9, 2012) |
Selected and presented by Shirley Collins from classic recordings made in the 1950s by Peter Kennedy & Bob Copper.
Musical Tradition review by Mike Yates
Tracks
- Ned Adams:
The Bold Princess Royal
(Roud 528; Laws K29)
(2.50)
recorded by Bob Copper in the London Trader, Hastings, Sussex, November 13, 1954 - Joe Spicer:
Heave on the Trawl
(Roud 1788)
(1.56)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Sussex, September 4, 1963 - Lily Cook:
Caroline and Her Young Sailor
(Roud 553; Laws N17)
(4.28)
recorded by Bob Copper at Lily's cottage, North Chailey, Sussex, September 10, 1954 - George Maynard:
Down By the Seaside
(Roud 1712)
(2.35)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at George's cottage, Copthorne, Sussex, December 3, 1955 - Noah Gillette:
The Bonny Bunch of Roses O
(Roud 664; Laws J5)
(4.41)
recorded by Bob Copper at Hollington, St. Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, November 14, 1954 - Bob & Ron Copper:
The Birds in the Spring
(Roud 356)
(1.42)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at the Central Club, Peacehaven, Sussex, March 1955 - George Burton:
The Pretty Ploughboy
(Roud 186; Laws M24)
(1.20)
recorded by Bob Copper at Southwater, Sussex, October 16, 1954 - Lily Cook:
The Lark in the Morning
(Roud 151)
(1.51)
recorded by Bob Copper at Lily's cottage, North Chailey, Sussex, September 10, 1954 - Luther Hills & Mark Fuller:
Dame Durden
(Roud 1209)
(2.09)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in Luther's smithy at East Denn, Sussex, December 2, 1952 - Jim Barrett:
Spencer the Rover
(Roud 1115)
(3.29)
recorded by Bob Copper at the Fox Inn, North Waltham, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, August 10, 1955 - Jim Swain:
Jim the Carter Lad
(Roud 1080)
(2.03)
recorded by Bob Copper at the Woodman's Arms, Hammerpot, Sussex, October 30, 1954 - Turp Brown:
Six Jolly Miners
(Roud 877)
(1.40)
recorded by Bob Copper at Cheriton, Hampshire, November 1957 - Fred Hewett: While Jones's Ale Was New (Roud 139) (1.55)
- Mrs. Hewett
(sister of Enos White):
Old Johnny Buckle
(Roud 19111)
(1.18)
both recorded by Bob Copper at Fred & Mrs. Hewett's home in Mapledurwell, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, July 26, 1955 - George Attrill:
The Broken-Down Gentleman
(Roud 383)
(2.33)
recorded by Bob Copper at Fittleworth, Sussex, Novemer 25/26, 1954 - George Maynard:
Cloddy Banks
(Roud 266; Laws N40)
(4.46)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at George's cottage, Copthorne, Sussex, December 3, 1955 - Enos White:
The Bold Dragoon
(Roud 321; Laws M27)
(1.58)
recorded by Bob Copper at Enos' cottage in Axford, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, July 25, 1955 - Jim Copper:
Lemany
(Roud 193)
(2.24)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Rottingdean, Sussex, August 1, 1951 - Gladys Stone:
Deep in Love
(Roud 18829)
(3.06)
recorded by Bob Copper at Fittleworth, Sussex, Novemer 27, 1954 - Luther Hills with Mark Fuller:
The Foggy Dew
(Roud 558; Laws O3)
(2.30)
recorded by Peter Kennedy in Luther's smithy at East Denn, Sussex, December 2, 1952 - George Spicer:
The Folkestone Murder
(Roud 897)
(3.50)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at the Cherry Tree, Copthorne, Sussex, February 4, 1956 - Harry Upton:
Canadee-I-O
(Roud 309)
(3.40)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at Balcombe, Sussex, September 5, 1963 - Lottie Chapman: The Silver Pin (Roud 573) (2.17)
- Frank Cole:
The Bold Trooper
(Roud 311)
(5.27)
both recorded by Bob Copper at the Fox Inn, North Waltham, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, August 10, 1955 - Albert Beale:
The Moon Shines Bright
(Roud 702)
(1.39)
recorded by Peter Kennedy and Maud Karpeles at Kenardington, Kent, January 14, 1954 - Bob & Ron Copper:
Shepherds, Arise!
(Roud 1207)
(3.34)
recorded by Peter Kennedy at the Central Club, Peacehaven, Sussex, March 1955
> Folk Music > Records > I'm a Romany Ray
I'm a Romany Ray
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The Voice of the People Volume 22: Topic Records TSCD672D (2 CD, UK, April 9, 2012) |
Selected and presented by Shirley Collins from classic recordings made in the 1950s by Peter Kennedy & Bob Copper.
Musical Tradition review by Danny Stradling
Tracks
CD 1: I Were Borned in an Old Gypsy's Wagon
- Phoebe Smith: I'm a Romany Rai (Roud 4844) (1.55)
- Tom Willett: The Roving Journeyman (Roud 360) (2.01)
- Janet Penfold: Won't You Buy My Sweet Blooming Lavender? (Roud 854) (1.25)
- Rebecca Penfold: The Banks of Sweet Primroses (Roud 586) (2.51)
- Charlie Scamp: How Old Are You, My Pretty Fair Maid? (Roud 277; Laws O17) (0.47)
- Mary Fuller: Oh, What a Life (Roud 9683) (0.39)
- Wally Fuller: The Game of Cards (Roud 232) (1.55)
- Charlie Scamp: Come, Father, Build Me a Boat (Roud 273; Laws K12) (3.05)
- Sheila Smith: Dear Father, Pray Build Me a Boat (Roud 273; Laws K12) (1.48)
- Phoebe Smith: Higher Germanie (Roud 904) (2.04)
- Tom Willett: The Rose of Ardene (Roud 2816) (2.50)
- Rebecca Penfold: Meeting is a Pleasant Place (Roud 454) (0.56)
- Jack Fuller: Briny O'Then (Roud 294) (2.17)
- Wally Fuller: The Bold Drunkards (Roud 1165) (1.38)
- Chris Willett: The Little Ball of Yarn (Roud 1404) (1.56)
- Jack Fuller: Green Grow the Laurels (Roud 279) (2.30)
- Rebecca Penfold: The Banks of the Sweet Dundee (Roud 148; Laws M25) (4.05)
- Charlie Scamp: Young Leonard (Roud 189; Laws Q33) (4.13)
- Phoebe Smith: Down by the Sheepfold (Roud 559; Laws O10) (4.38)
- Chris Willett: Thorny Park (Roud 222) (1.19)
- Wally Fuller: The Bold Poachers (Roud 902) (1.34)
- Tom & Chris Willett: Down by the Tanyard Side (Roud 1021; Laws M28) (3.31)
- Wally Fuller: I Am a Man That's Done Wrong to My Parents (Roud 1386) (2.11)
- Charlie Scamp: Barbary Allen (Roud 54; Child 84) (5.28)
- Charlie Scamp: A Blacksmith Courted Me (Roud 816) (1.10)
- Phoebe Smith: A Blacksmith Courted Me (Roud 816) (5.35)
Tracks 6-7, 9, 13-14, 16, 21, 23 recorded by Peter Kennedy at Laughton, near Lewes, Sussex, November 11, 1952;
Tracks 5, 8, 18, 24-25 recorded by Peter Kennedy and Maud Karpeles at Chartham Hatch, near Canterbury, Kent, January 15, 1954;
Tracks 1, 10, 19, 26 recorded by Peter Kennedy at Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, July 8, 1956;
Track 3 recorded by Peter Kennedy in Battersea, London, December 1, 1958;
Tracks 2, 11, 15, 20, 22 recorded by Peter Kennedy at Paddock Wood, Kent, September 4, 1963;
Tracks 4, 12 recorded by Peter Kennedy at Mount Pleasant, Broadwood Kelly, Devon, April 15, 1973;
Track 17 recorded by Peter Kennedy at Mount Pleasant, Broadwood Kelly, Devon, April 18, 1973
CD 2: Caroline Hughes and Her Family
All tracks are by Caroline Hughes unless noted otherwise
- The Soldier and the Lady (Roud 140; Laws P14) (2.30)
- The Sprig of Thyme (Roud 3) (2.16)
- A Blacksmith Courted Me (Roud 816) (2.31)
- The London Murder (Roud 263; Laws P35) (2.44)
- Caroline Hughes & daughter: As I Was A-Walking One May Summer's Morning (Roud 586) (2.06)
- Once I Had a Colour (Roud 954) (2.13)
- My Father He Built Me a Shady Bower (Roud 199; Child 106) (3.19)
- Georgie (Roud 90; Child 209) (1.13)
- Young Willie (Roud 945) (1.31)
- My Black Dog and Sheep Crook (Roud 948) (0.48)
- If I Were a Blackbird (Roud 387) (1.53)
- Down by the Old Riverside (Roud 564; Laws P18) (1.48)
- A Wager, a Wager (Roud 34; Child 43) (2.15)
- The Brake of Briars (Roud 18; Laws M32) (1.16)
- The Bird in the Bush (Roud 290) (1.19)
- Flash Girls and Airy (Roud 277; Laws O17) (0.55)
- The Game of Cards (Roud 232) (1.34)
- Catch Me, Bold Rogue, If You Can (Roud 2638; Laws L2) (1.57)
- Celia Warren: Jealousy Thoughts (Roud 218; Laws P30) (1.56)
- John Hughes: The Long Lost Child (Roud 1549) (1.57)
- Carrie Hughes: Henry My Son (Roud 10; Child 12) (1.56)
- John Hughes: Barbry Allen (Roud 54; Child 84) (2.42)
- Caroline Hughes & daughter: Billy Boy (Roud 326; Child 12 appendix) (1.04)
- The Cuckoo (Roud 413) (2.18)
- Died for Love (Roud 60; Laws P25) (1.42)
- Lord Thomas and Fair Ellender (Roud 4; Child 73) (1.41)
- The Little Boy (Roud 45; Child 65) (2.49)
- Adieu to Old England (Roud 1703) (1.19)
- The Butcher Boy (Roud 409; Laws P24) (2.14)
- My Truelove Was a Sailor Lad (Roud 60; Laws P25) (2.03)
- Meet Me Tonight in the Moonlight (Roud 767) (1.42)
- Tuning (0.58)
- The Draggle-Tailed Gypsies (Roud 1; Child 200) (1.03)
All tracks recorded by Peter Kennedy in Caroline Hughes' caravan near Blandford, Dorset, April 19, 1968
> Folk Music > Records > Good People, Take Warning
Good People, Take Warning
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The Voice of the People Volume 23: Topic Records TSCD673T (3 CD, UK, April 9, 2012) |
Selected and presented by Steve Roud from recordings made in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Musical Traditions review by Rod Stradling
Tracks
CD 1
- Bob & Ron Copper: The Bold Fisherman (Roud 291; Laws O24) (3.37)
- Jean Elvin: The Boston Smuggler (Roud 261; Laws L16) (4.05)
- Maggie Chambers (Murphy): Doran's Ass (Roud 1010; Laws Q19) (1.50)
- Bess Cronin: Molly Bawn (Roud 166; Laws O36) (2.11)
- Paddy Doran: Seven Yellow Gypsies (Roud 1; Child 200) (1.35)
- Ben Butcher: In Sheffield Park (Roud 860) (1.39)
- Maggie Stewart: The Braes o' Strathblane (Roud 1096) (4.05)
- Phil Tanner: The Bonny Bunch of Roses (Roud 664; Laws J5) (3.09)
- Jeannie Robertson: Johnnie Cock (Johnnie o' Breadislee) (Roud 69; Child 114) (9.23)
- Gabriel Figg: Holloman's Ivy (Roud 21093) (2.34)
- Sarah Makem: Caroline and the Sailor (Roud 553; Laws N17) (4.17)
- Lucy Stewart: The Jolly Beggar (Roud 118; Child 279) (1.18)
- Thomas Moran: The Blind Beggar's Daughter (Roud 132; Laws N27) (2.44)
- Jim O'Neill: Her Mantle So Green (Roud 714; Laws N38) (4.40)
- Mick McAlinden: My Father's Serving Boy (Roud 1910; Laws M11) (5.17)
- Maureen Melly: The Trip over the Mountain (Roud 9632) (1.39)
- Sam Larner: The London Steamer (Roud 17760) (2.13)
- Phoebe Smith: The Oxford Girl (Roud 263; Laws P35) (4.13)
- Margaret Jeffrey: When I Was a Young Maid (The Female Drummer) (Roud 226) (3.41)
CD 2
- Jean Elvin: Blooming Caroline (Roud 398; Laws P27) (6.17)
- Harry Cox: The Crabfish (Roud 149) (2.31)
- Bess Cronin: Barbara Allen (Roud 54; Child 84) (2.11)
- Mary Toner: Jogging up to Claudy (Roud 6336) (1.46)
- Harry List: The Light Dragoon (Roud 162; Child 299) (1.42)
- Dodie Chalmers: The Golden Victory (Roud 122; Child 286) (3.36)
- Gladys Stone: Her Servant Man (Roud 539; Laws M15) (2.43)
- Seamus Ennis: Captain Wedderburn (Roud 36; Child 46) (4.10)
- Sarah Makem: Our Ship She's Ready (Roud 2995) (1.50)
- Paddy McCluskey: Willie and Mary (Roud 348; Laws N28) (2.15)
- Lucy Stewart: Two Pretty Boys (Roud 38; Child 49) (1.16)
- Jim Copper: You Seamen Bold (Roud 807) (3.46)
- Jean Mathew: the American Stranger (Roud 1081) (3.43)
- Paddy Grant: McCaffery (Roud 1148) (4.01)
- Thomas Moran: The Blind Man He Could See (Roud 183; Laws Q2) (1.49)
- Ethel Findlater: The Maid of the Cowdie and Knowes (Roud 92; Child 217) (2.01)
- Harry Upton: The Wreck of the Northfleet (Roud 1174) (4.54)
- Mary Doran: Oxford City (Roud 218; Laws P30) (3.24)
- Joe Thomas: The Banks of the Sweet Dundee (Roud 148; Laws M25) (2.00)
- Dot Fourbister: The Brig Columbus (Roud 8098) (2.35)
- Michael Gallagher: The Devil and the Bailiff (Roud 5294) (1.48)
- Jim O'Neill: The Moorlough Shore (Roud 2946) (3.30)
- Charlotte Higgins: Lord Bateman (Roud 40; Child 53L) (4.36)
CD 3
- Maggie Chambers (Murphy): The Banks of the Silvery Tide (Roud 561; Laws O37) (4.13)
- Bob & Ron Copper: The Hungry Fox (Roud 131) (2.25)
- Lucy Stewart: The Twa Sisters (Roud 8; Child 10) (3.38)
- Thomas Moran: Handsome Polly (Roud 545) (2.49)
- Peter Donnelly: John McCann (Charming Mary Neill) (Roud 142; Laws M17) (6.25)
- Togo Crawford: The Gates o' the Drum (Roud 247; Child 236) (2.35)
- Mary Anne Stewart: The Dowie Dens o' Yarrow (Roud 13; Child 214) (5.46)
- Harry Cox: The Squire and the Gypsy (Roud 1628) (2.26)
- Emily Bishop: Blow the Windy Morning (Roud 11; Child 112) (2.10)
- Joseph Higgins: The Banks of the Bann (Roud 889; Laws O2) (2.44)
- Michael Gallagher: Hiring Time (Roud 2516) (1.43)
- Jean Mathew: The Bleacher Lassie (Roud 3325) (2.08)
- Joe Moran: Willie Lennix (Roud 189; Laws Q33) (2.49)
- Sam Larner: Pretty Polly (The Cruel Ship's Carpenter) (Roud 15; Laws P36A) (3.59)
- Bess Cronin: Well Sold the Cow (Roud 2637; Laws L1) (4.32)
- Fred Jordan: Six Pretty Maids (The Outlandish Knight) (Roud 21; Child 4) (3.58)
- George Bloomfield: Young George Oxbury (Roud 90; Child 209) (1.34)
- Mary McGarvey: Young But Growing (Roud 31; Laws O35) (2.56)
- Leslie Johnson: Butter and Cheese and All (Roud 510) (2.57)
> Folk Music > Records > Sarah Makem: The Heart Is True
Sarah Makem: The Heart Is True
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The Voice of the People Volume 24: Topic Records TSCD674 (CD, UK, April 9, 2012) |
Classic recordings made in the 1950s and 1960s by Peter Kennedy,
Sean O'Boyle, Diane Hamilton and Paul Carter.
Presented and selected by Rod Stradling.
Musicians
Sarah Makem, vocals
Tracks
- As I Roved Out (Seventeen on Sunday) (Roud 277; Laws O17) (0.51)
- The Banks of Red Roses (Roud 603) (2.58)
- Barbara Allen (Roud 54; Child 84) (7.05)
- The Butcher Boy (Roud 409; Laws P24) (4.49)
- The Canny Oul Lad (Marrowbones) (Roud 183; Laws Q2) (3.49)
- Caroline and Her Young Sailor Bold (Roud 553; Laws N17) (4.23)
- Derry Gaol (Roud 896; Laws L11) (4.43)
- The Factory Girl (Roud 1659) (4.50)
- Our Ship She's Ready (Roud 2995) (2.01)
- It Was in the Month of January (Roud 175; Laws P20) (5.28)
- Jackets Green (Roud 9520) (3.28)
- The Jolly Thresher (Roud 19) (3.03)
- The Laurel Wear (Cupid's Garden) (Roud 297) (2.54)
- Robert Burns and His Highland Mary (Roud 820; Laws O34) (5.02)
- Mary of Kilmore (Roud 2918) (3.26)
- A Servant Maid in Her Master's Garden (The Broken Token) (Roud 264; Laws N42) (4.46)
- I Courted a Wee Girl (Roud 154) (4.11)
Tracks 15 recorded by Peter Kennedy and Sean O'Boyle, July 11, 1952;
Track 7 recorded by Peter Kennedy and Sean O'Boyle, July 14, 1952;
Track 11 recorded by Peter Kennedy and Sean O'Boyle, July 30, 1952;
Tracks 3, 8, 17 recorded by Diane Hamilton, 1955;
Tracks 1, 5 recorded by Diane Hamilton, 1956;
Tracks 2, 4, 6, 9-10, 12-14, 16 recorded by Paul Carter and Sean O'Boyle, 1967;