Traditional music in England
May Song / Where is St George?
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Type
sound
Duration
00:01:59
Shelf mark
2CDR0004968 (copy of C903/190)
Subjects
English folk songs and music (Cornwall)
Recording date
1976-05-01
Is part of (Collection)
Reg Hall Archive
Recording locations
The streets of Padstow, Cornwall, England, UK
Performers
Old 'Obby 'Oss Party
Recordist
Leader, Bill
Description
Performer's note: singers with accordions and drums. Item note: Old 'Obby 'Oss Party singing "The May Song" in the distance; followed by crowd at the May Pole singing "The May Song" and "Where is St George?". Part of the May Day celebrations recorded in the streets of Padstow on May Day, 1976. Preceded by 2.00' recording made in pub
Metadata record:
May Song / Where is St George?
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