Record

Ref NoMS 4000/5/1/1/10
TitleSound recording of Harry Cox of Catfield, Norfolk (b.1885) singing traditional songs and playing the fiddle and [Charles Parker] demonstrating his tap dancing mannequin.
LevelFile
Date30 August 1963
DescriptionRecording of interview by Charles Parker of Harry Cox (HC) of Norfolk (b.1885) talking about and singing traditional songs and playing the fiddle.

Track 1: Duration (min/sec): 0.11 Description of track: [silent start to tape]
Track 2: Duration (min/sec): 3.03 Description of track: [CP] demonstrates the tap dancing marionette while HC playing the fiddle
Track 3: Duration (min/sec): 0.46 Description of track: HC sings ['Well well' first line]
Track 4: Duration (min/sec): 4.29 Description of track: HC sings 'The Man of Birmingham Town
Track 5: Duration (min/sec): 2.04 Description of track: HC sings ['Come heave up your' first line of sailing song]
Track 6: Duration (min/sec): 0.53 Description of track: HC sings 'The Briny Deep'
Track 7: Duration (min/sec): 0.51 Description of track: HC sings 'Rose of May'

Total duration: (min/sec): 12.19
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 7674
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; recording stops and starts intermittently.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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