Traditional music in England

Rocking alone in an old rocking chair

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:01:53

  • Shelf mark

    1CDR0010645 (copy of C1002/78)

  • Subjects

    English folk songs and music (Suffolk); popular

  • Recording date

    1974

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Keith Summers Collection

  • Recording locations

    A public house in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK

  • Performers

    King, Jimmy (singer, male)

  • Recordist

    Summers, Keith

  • Description

    Item notes: First line: Sitting alone in an old rocking chair. Followed by general conversation. Performer notes: From Debach, Suffolk. age 94. Recording notes: Recording becomes muffled during the last verse

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Rocking alone in an old rocking chair

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