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Sam Larner
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Sam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and tradit… read moreSam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and traditional sea-faring songs. He was born in 1878 in Winterton, Norfolk and was recorded by Ewan MacColl… read moreSam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and traditional sea-faring songs. He was born in 1878 in Winterton, Norfolk and was recorded by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger in Norfolk between 1958-60. View wiki
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Pop Maynard
374 listeners
George ‘Pop’ Maynard was born in Smallfield, Surrey, on Old Christmas Day, 6th January, 1872. In childhood he moved with the family to the… read moreGeorge ‘Pop’ Maynard was born in Smallfield, Surrey, on Old Christmas Day, 6th January, 1872. In childhood he moved with the family to the next village, Copthorne, on the Surrey and Sussex border, and lived there for most of the rest of… read moreGeorge ‘Pop’ Maynard was born in Smallfield, Surrey, on Old Christmas Day, 6th January, 1872. In childhood he moved with the family to the next village, Copthorne, on the Surrey and Sussex border, and lived there for most of the rest of his long life - but worked over a wide area of those counti… read more
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Harry Upton
291 listeners
Harry Upton: was another well-known Sussex singer who lived a few miles from George Spicer’s home. By trade he was a cowman - retired - an… read moreHarry Upton: was another well-known Sussex singer who lived a few miles from George Spicer’s home. By trade he was a cowman - retired - and had known George from working on neighbouring farms. Although I never saw them singing together… read moreHarry Upton: was another well-known Sussex singer who lived a few miles from George Spicer’s home. By trade he was a cowman - retired - and had known George from working on neighbouring farms. Although I never saw them singing together, they had clearly heard each other in the past and I suspec… read more
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Walter Pardon
1,027 listeners
A Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born … read moreA Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born in it, and worked as a carpenter. In the 1970's a tape of his was heard by Peter Bellamy, ano… read moreA Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born in it, and worked as a carpenter. In the 1970's a tape of his was heard by Peter Bellamy, another singer, and Walter Pardon became known to the wider world. View wiki
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Paddy Tunney
1,902 listeners
Paddy Tunney (1921 – 2002) was an Irish traditional singer, poet, writer, raconteur, lilter and songwriter. He was affectionately known as … read morePaddy Tunney (1921 – 2002) was an Irish traditional singer, poet, writer, raconteur, lilter and songwriter. He was affectionately known as the Man of Songs. He collected many songs that have now become standards. Paddy Tunney was born of… read morePaddy Tunney (1921 – 2002) was an Irish traditional singer, poet, writer, raconteur, lilter and songwriter. He was affectionately known as the Man of Songs. He collected many songs that have now become standards. Paddy Tunney was born of Irish parents in Glasgow, Scotland, on January 28, 1921 (th… read more
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Fred Jordan
752 listeners
Fred Jordan (5 January 1922 – 30 July 2002) was a farm worker from Ludlow, Shropshire, and is noted as one of the great musically untutored… read moreFred Jordan (5 January 1922 – 30 July 2002) was a farm worker from Ludlow, Shropshire, and is noted as one of the great musically untutored traditional English singers. He was first recorded in the 1940s by folk music researcher Alan Lom… read moreFred Jordan (5 January 1922 – 30 July 2002) was a farm worker from Ludlow, Shropshire, and is noted as one of the great musically untutored traditional English singers. He was first recorded in the 1940s by folk music researcher Alan Lomax and, over subsequent decades endeared himself to the Engl… read more
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Lizzie Higgins
618 listeners
Lizzie Higgins (1929-1993) was an Aberdeenshire ballad singer. Born Elizabeth Ann Higgins in Guest Row, Aberdeen, she was the daughter of s… read moreLizzie Higgins (1929-1993) was an Aberdeenshire ballad singer. Born Elizabeth Ann Higgins in Guest Row, Aberdeen, she was the daughter of settled Travellers the piper Donty Higgins and the singer Jeannie Robertson. In 1941, after her sch… read moreLizzie Higgins (1929-1993) was an Aberdeenshire ballad singer. Born Elizabeth Ann Higgins in Guest Row, Aberdeen, she was the daughter of settled Travellers the piper Donty Higgins and the singer Jeannie Robertson. In 1941, after her school was twice bombed, Lizzie moved with her mother to the ru… read more
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Nora Cleary
309 listeners
Norah Cleary was born at a place called The Hand,half way between Ennis and Miltown Malbay,I have no doubt but she has relations there and … read moreNorah Cleary was born at a place called The Hand,half way between Ennis and Miltown Malbay,I have no doubt but she has relations there and I think her sister is married to Pappy Downes and is still alive,I remember her vaguly as I come f… read moreNorah Cleary was born at a place called The Hand,half way between Ennis and Miltown Malbay,I have no doubt but she has relations there and I think her sister is married to Pappy Downes and is still alive,I remember her vaguly as I come from Doolough,{close by] and she used to sing at all the danc… read more
