Traditional music in England

Ben Norman interview, part 04

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:06:15

  • Cultures

    English

  • Shelf mark

    1CDR0012377 (copy of C1033/225)

  • Recording date

    1990-09-12

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Bob and Jacqueline Patten Collection

  • Recording locations

    Watchet, Somerset, England, UK

  • Interviewees

    Norman, Ben (speaker, male interviewee)

  • Interviewers

    Patten, Bob (speaker, male)

  • Recordist

    Patten, Bob

  • Abstract

    The Watchet Cow legend. Doesn’t remember the old songs. John Short (who was known for singing shanties) used to sing The Sweet Nightingale [Roud Folk Song Index No. 371] and A Roving [Roud Folk Song Index No. 649]. He got the handle from John Shorts old sea chest, unfortunately the chest was chopped up before he could get that. Local song: The Robbers Retreat. Local singers, Desmond Chump and Tom Milton. The Watchet Carol. Nicknames.

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Ben Norman interview, part 04

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