Traditional music in England
Sam Sherry interview, part 03
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Type
sound
Duration
00:02:02
Shelf mark
2CDR0010826 (copy of C1047/10)
Recording date
1979-06-06
Is part of (Collection)
Bob Davenport Archive
Recording locations
Unknown location (possibly Sam Sherry's home), Lancashire, England, UK
Recordist
Tise, Edward
Abstract
The amazing variety of novelty acts; performer who danced on a giant xylophone; Dan Leno (world champion dancer); Johnson Elwood; the Sherry family’s own steps;
Description
Item notes: Includes announcements of slate and take numbers with clapperboard . Interviewee notes: Variety theatre entertainer and speciality dancer, particularly known for his acrobatic clog dancing. Recording notes: Recorded with 50Hz crystal neopilot track (not audible on playback copy).
Metadata record:
Sam Sherry interview, part 03
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