A master of the harmonica, as played for step-dancing, Jim also sings two songs "What's the life of a man?" and "Henry, my son". Before retirement, Jim served as a guide at Gough's Cavern. In addition to playing a selection of waltzes and hornpipes, including "The Shepton", Jim describes how he used to fit a megaphone to his mouth-harp when playing for morris and sword dancing, for which his local team won many prizes (Colour 1983/ 30 mins)- Hear him on CD FTX-138 & 327
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1. Harmonica: "Waltzes"
2. Song: "What's the life of a man?"
3. Talk about Cheddar Caves
4. Ballad: "Henry, my son"
5. Harmonica: "Step Dance"
6. "Father's Waltz"
7. "Soldier's Joy"
8. "The Shepton Hornpipe"
9. The "Megaphone"
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