Record

Ref NoMS 4000/5/1/1/7
TitleSound recording of Harry Cox of Catfield, Norfolk (b.1885) singing traditional songs and playing the fiddle. Tape 9.
LevelFile
Date25 July 1963
DescriptionRecording of interview by Charles Parker of Harry Cox of Norfolk (b.1885) talking about and singing traditional songs and playing the fiddle.

Track 1: Duration (min/sec): 0.25 Description of track: [silent start to tape]
Track 2: Duration (min/sec): 0.43 Description of track: HC sings beginning ['On Monday morning' first line] [followed by strange noise]
Track 3: Duration (min/sec): 3.51 Description of track: HC sings ['On Monday morning' first line] a song of his grandfathers and been sung for 200 years
Track 4: Duration (min/sec): 3.09 Description of track: HC plays the fiddle 'A Week Before Easter'; after playing the song HC sings it
Track 5: Duration (min/sec): 3.43 Description of track: HC sings 'A Week Before Easter' to a different tune he had heard on one hearing in a pub
Track 6: Duration (min/sec): 4.55 Description of track: HC sings ['Once I could lay in a bed' first line] and later also starts plucking the fiddle; HC starts to sing 'Firelock Style' [tape stops abruptly]

Total duration: (min/sec): 16.48
Related MaterialSee also LC/BPL 15 listening cassette of Harry Cox of Catfield, Norfolk and MS 4000/5/9 for folk music lyrics, magazines and booklets.
Physical DescriptionListening copy: 1 x CD-R serial number CF129 K006 7474
Original tape:
Size: 5" tape reel
Gauge: 1/4" tape (0.625cm)
Speed: 7.5ips (19cm/s);
EQ Curve used: IEC
Track configuration: Half Track Stereo
Dubbing Date: 12/02
Notes: Volume level fluctuates; sticky tape causes audio warbling
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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