1962 | Traditional English folk singing | Sam Larner and Harry Cox [RESTORED VIDEO/AUDIO]

This video exists for educational purposes. The audio, which was poor in the original footage, has been significantly restored. The film has been artificially colorized and edited. Detailed on-screen historical commentary and lyrics have been added.

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0:00 Introduction
0:39 Sam Larner sings “Windy Old Weather” (Roud 472)
2:07 Sam Larner talks about his fishing career
3:47 Sam Larner sings “Dewy Morning” (Child 112, Roud 11)
5:53 Harry Cox presents his “dancing doll”
6:45 Harry Cox talks about his father and work
7:43 Harry Cox sings “Seventeen Come Sunday” (Roud 277)
10:23 Harry Cox talks about his education
11:30 Sam Larner talks about his early days as a fisherman and the fishing culture of Winterton
13:03 Harry Cox talks about where he learnt his songs
13:50 Harry Cox sings “Come All You Brisk Young Seamen” (Roud 388)
14:42 Sam Larner talks about singing in pubs and at sea
16:27 Harry Cox sings “The Bold Drover” (Roud 311)
19:05 Sam Larner sings and discusses two non-traditional songs
21:19 Harry Cox sings “The Spotted Cow” (Roud 956)
22:54 Sam Larner talks about his favourite song: "Henry Martin" / "Lofty Tall Ship" (Child 167/250, Roud 104)
23:44 Sam Larner sings “Before the Daylight in the Morning” (Roud 5714)
24:48 Harry Cox sings “Betsy the Milkmaid” (Roud 559)
25:50 Sam Larner sings “The Wild Rover” (Roud 1173)
28:32 Concluding Notes [Sam Larner "Henry Martin" / "Lofty Tall Ship" (Child 167/250, Roud 104)]
29:35 Concluding Notes [Harry Cox sings "Georgie" (Child 209, Roud 90)]


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