Traditional music in England

The light in the window

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:01:49

  • Cultures

    English

  • Shelf mark

    1CDR0010822 (copy of C1033/27)

  • Subjects

    English folk songs and music (Somerset)

  • Recording date

    1974-11-05

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Bob and Jacqueline Patten Collection

  • Recording locations

    Low Ham, Langport, Somerset, England, UK

  • Performers

    Ford, Amy, 1905-1983 (singer, female)

  • Recordist

    Patten, Bob

  • Description

    Item notes: First line: There's a light in the window burns brightly for thee, my brave sailor laddie so long gone from me. Song learnt from her Mother. Probably Roud Folk Song Index No. 4987. Performer notes: Granddaughter of Frederick Crossman. Recording notes: Radio interference in the background

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The light in the window

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