FF-2202 - THE HARD TIMES OF OLD ENGLAND

An interview by PK with the late Bob Copper outside his bungalow at Peacehaven, near Brighton, Sussex, 26th April 1983, contains the title song (complete) and one verse of Claudy Banks as well as an explanation of their particular vocal style of two-part singing, repertoire, farming and shepherding and how their family, by taking part in the BBC radio programme, "Country Magazine", were partly responsible for the beginnings of the post-war Folk Revival (Colour 1983 - 28 mins)- Hear the CDs FTX- 081-082 & 238

1. Beginning

2. Country Magazine

3. Song: "Claudy Banks"

4. "The Hard Times of Old England "

5. Peacehaven

6. Shepherding

7. Repertoire

 
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